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American Licorice Co. joins New Plastic Economy Global Commitment

ALC aims to make all plastic packaging 100 recyclable, reusable or compostable by 2025.

July 23, 2019

American Licorice Co. is committed to making all plastic packaging 100 percent recyclable, reusable or compostable by the year 2025.

Wiley Wallaby Black Caramel Licorice

KLN Family Brands, Perham, Minn.

Alyse Thompson

April 5, 2019

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This limited-edition offering puts a spin on traditional black licorice.

Lakrids Love Collection

Lakrids by Bülow, Hvidovre, Denmark.

February 11, 2019

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These bite-sized Danish treats are handcrafted with organic licorice root and coated in chocolate, making them the perfect alternative to the typical heart-shaped candy box.

New Red Vines, Sour Punch candy

American Licorice Co., La Porte, Ind.

Alyse Thompson

August 16, 2018

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American Licorice Co. has introduced a slew of new items, all shipping in the Summer and Fall 2018.

Valeo Foods set to acquire Tangerine Confectionery for $127.6 million

Irish company acquired confectionery brands from Raisio in early 2018.

Alyse Thompson

August 15, 2018

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Valeo Foods is set to buy United Kingdom-based Tangerine Confectionery from private equity firm Blackstone Group for $127.6 million, according to media reports.

Nestlé New Zealand plans to sell sugar confectionery brands to private equity firm

Company to focus on chocolate, baking, medicated lozenge categories.

Alyse Thompson

July 18, 2018

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Nestlé New Zealand plans to offload its sugar confectionery brands to focus on business in the chocolate, baking and medicated lozenge categories.

Licorice trends: From tried and true to trying new

Traditional licorice lovers stay true to red and black varieties, but newer users are open to flavor, size and textural innovations.

Alyse Thompson

January 12, 2018

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When it comes to licorice, texture is king.

RJ’s Licorice

New Zealand Natural Goods, Manhattan Beach, Calif.

Alyse Thompson

October 17, 2017

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New Zealand Natural Goods, a Los Angeles area importer and distributor of specialty food products from New Zealand, has reintroduced RJ’s Licorice with new packaging.

Investment firm acquires Gimbal’s in move to build holding company’s confectionery portfolio

Highlander Partners forms Bettera Brands LLC; folds Hillside Candy into holding company.

Alyse Thompson

April 5, 2017

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Highlander Partners, a Dallas-based private investment firm, has created Bettera Brands, LLC, a new holding company to target acquisitions in the confectionery and snack industries.