Items Tagged with 'Sour Punch'

ARTICLES

State of the Candy Industry 2021: Jellies, fruit chews, licorice bolstered by growth of non-chocolate chewy category

Flavor innovation continues to drive growth across the three categories.

July 9, 2021

With chewy texture profiles continuing to dominate the sugar confectionery market, the jellies, licorice and chews categories are seeing steady growth.

American Licorice launches 5 products inspired by fan feedback

Most new products are shipping November 2020.

August 11, 2020

No Comments

American Licorice Co. is introducing five new products under its Sour Punch and Red Vines brands that are inspired by feedback from fans.

Sour Punch Chicks & Bunnies

American Licorice Co., La Porte, Ind.

April 8, 2020

No Comments

This mix of chewy, sweet and sour gummies features Lemon-flavored chicks and Watermelon-flavored bunnies.

Meiji America, American Licorice, Bazooka win 2020 Kids Choice Awards

Judging held during ECRM Christmas & Halloween Candy Planning session.

Alyse Thompson

February 26, 2020

No Comments

ECRM hosted its annual Candy Planning: Christmas & Halloween program Feb. 16-19 at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.

Sour Punch, Red Vines Valentine’s Day offerings

American Licorice Co., La Porte, Ind.

January 28, 2020

No Comments

The Sour Punch and Red Vines brands are offering chewy candy and licorice in a variety of pack sizes for Valentine’s Day.

Sour candy trends: Building on more adventurous palates

Sour candy sees steady growth, thanks to rise in chewy candy, consumers' increasingly adventurous palates.

Alyse Thompson

May 17, 2019

No Comments

Some of the most popular candy is leaving a sour taste in consumers' mouths - and that's exactly the point.

American Licorice Co. updates Sour Punch packaging

Each package features message of self-love, kindness.

January 8, 2019

No Comments

American Licorice Co. has unveiled a new packaging design for its Sour Punch product line.

Sour Punch Bats and Pumpkins

American Licorice Co., La Porte, Ind.

Alyse Thompson

October 23, 2018

No Comments

New for Halloween 2018, Sour Punch has introduced bats and pumpkin shapes in 0.5-oz. pouches, perfect for trick-or-treaters.

New Red Vines, Sour Punch candy

American Licorice Co., La Porte, Ind.

Alyse Thompson

August 16, 2018

No Comments

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

American Licorice

American Licorice turns 100, refreshes flagship Red Vines brand

Company started in 1914 in Chicago.

Crystal Lindell

March 26, 2014

One Comment

It’s been 100 years since American Licorice Co. first began doing business in a rented space on W. Jackson Blvd. in Chicago in 1914.

2021 Candy State of the Industry

On Demand Confectionery industry experts weigh in on the state of the candy industry, which has gone through the most massive shift in recent memory after grappling with COVID-19. While confectionery as a whole proved to be “pandemic proof,” not every individual category fared so well. Experts will share the insights they’ve gleaned over the last year, while also offering predictions on what’s to come.

Seasonal Candy Trends in a Post-Pandemic World

Seasonal candy continues to drive innovation and growth in the industry, and candymakers are tapping into that potentially more than ever before. While the focus on traditional fall and winter holidays remains strong, candy companies are creating more products for non-traditional celebrations during other times of the years, and they are marketing them in exciting new ways to reach consumers both in-store and online.

Poll

Does your company plan to develop or introduce products over the next year that fit any of the following trends?

View Results

Poll Archive

Products

Natural Food Flavors and Colorants, 2nd Edition

Although many foods are appealing, and even perceived as natural, in spite of containing synthetic additives, consumer increasingly prefer food products which are fully natural.

See More Products

Items Tagged with 'Sour Punch'

ARTICLES

State of the Candy Industry 2021: Jellies, fruit chews, licorice bolstered by growth of non-chocolate chewy category

American Licorice launches 5 products inspired by fan feedback

Sour Punch Chicks & Bunnies

Meiji America, American Licorice, Bazooka win 2020 Kids Choice Awards

Sour Punch, Red Vines Valentine’s Day offerings

Sour candy trends: Building on more adventurous palates

American Licorice Co. updates Sour Punch packaging

Sour Punch Bats and Pumpkins

New Red Vines, Sour Punch candy

American Licorice turns 100, refreshes flagship Red Vines brand

Get our eNewsletter delivered to your inbox Twice-weekly!

Candy Industry delivers new product information, trends, news and insider perspectives to your inbox each Monday and Wednesday. You will also receive 'Breaking News' editions that will provide you news that matters most to your business.