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Think outside the box (of Chocolate) this Valentine's Day
Say I Love You with Sour Punch® and Red Vines®, instead! American Licorice® Company launches Valentine's Day seasonal sweets.
La Porte, Ind. (February , 2022) – Sour Punch® Candy Hearts come in festive shades of fuchsia with individual pouches made perfect for classroom gift exchanges and safe snacking. Celebrate the annual day of love with watermelon, strawberry lemonade, and fruit punch flavors.
Sweet seasonal candy offerings are available on the American Licorice Company websiteand retailers nationwide now to include the following items:
• Red Vines® Valentine's Day Tray: Skip the box of chocolates and indulge in Original
Red® Licorice Twists in limited-edition Valentine's Day packaging. Available in the
same great taste, Red Vines is always fat-free, low sodium, and Kosher & Halal certified.
$1.39 - $1.79/4oz tray, $9.99/9-pack). Available at Dollar General, WinCo, Harris Teeter,
SuperValu and shop.americanlicorice.com.
• Torie & Howard® Valentine's Day Chewie Fruities: Say "I love ya" with organic
candy chews from Torie & Howard. Jampacked with assorted fruit flavors and Vitamin
C, this better-for-you candy comes in individual pouches ideal for classroom gift
exchanges this Valentine's Day! USDA Organic, non-GMO, Kosher certified and Vegan,
with no artificial colors or flavors. In addition, the Chewies are always dairy-free, gluten-
free, egg-free, soy-free and nut-free for allergen-friendly snacking and gift exchanges!
$7.99/8oz bag with 20 snack packs. Available at Rite Aid, Ingles, SuperValu and
torieandhoward.com.
• Sour Punch® Candy Hearts (8oz resealable bag): Spoil yourself and your sweetie with
chewy candy hearts from Sour Punch! These heart-shaped confections are the ideal sour
candy pick-me-up, so pucker up and indulge in 3 flavor favorites: Watermelon,
Strawberry Lemonade & Fruit Punch. $3.49/8oz bag. Available at Harris Teeter, Hobby
Lobby, Hy-Vee, Giant Eagle, Ingles, Rite-Aid, Target, WinCo and
shop.americanlicorice.com.
• Sour Punch® Candy Hearts (2.5oz pouches): Spread the love with Sour Punch Hearts
candy in convenient share-size pouches. Offering three delicious fruit candy flavors per
pouch, many hearts are sure to throb for this unique Valentine's Day candy! $1.49/2.5oz
pouch. Available at Target, Rite Aid, Walgreens, Harris Teeter and
shop.americanlicorice.com.
• Sour Punch® Candy Hearts (.5oz pouches): Show some love at work or school with
our Sour Punch Hearts candy in small share-size pouches. Boasting three fruity-sour
candy flavors and about 25 pouches per bag, these chewy candies are sure to be a hit
wherever you share them! $5.99/25ct pack of .5oz pouches. Available at CVS, Giant
Eagle, Hy-Vee, Ingles, Smart & Final, Target and shop.americanlicorice.com.
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Having a sweet tooth doesn't mean you need to worry about extra added sugar, either. Indulge in
swoon-worthy seasonal recipe options like the Red Vines Low-Sugar Strawberry Shortcake
Recipe and the Sour Punch Strawberry Cheesecake Bites at valentines.americanlicorice.com.
About American Licorice Company:
American Licorice™ Company has been creating delicious confections for over 100 years.
Family-owned and operated since 1914, American Licorice is one of the original licorice
manufacturers in the United States and one of the oldest candy companies in the industry.
American Licorice Company's mission is to Invest in Happiness, and they have done so for
generations of consumers who love the best-selling brand of licorice candy in the western United
States, Red Vines® candy. In 1990, American Licorice was one of the first confectioners to break
into the sour candy market with the launch of Sour Punch® candy. Headquartered in La Porte,
Indiana with a manufacturing facility in Union City, California, American Licorice is proud to
create sweet (and sometimes sour!) moments for candy fans across the country, and the globe.
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About the Red Vines® Brand:
Red Vines® candy is the deliciously rewarding treat that has been making special moments even
sweeter for generations. Always fat-free and made without preservatives, the Red Vines® brand
delivers an exceptional flavor that sets itself apart from the competition. Made in small batches,
using artisanal techniques passed down through five generations, Red Vines® candy has a rich
heritage built on our dedication to consistent quality, flavor, and freshness. Whether you pick up
our classic tray at the movie theater concession stand or pack up our timeless jar for a family
picnic, Red Vines® candy has been an essential part of celebrating life's sweet moments for
decades.
About the Sour Punch® Brand:
Sour Punch® candy is the brand of mouth-watering, sweet-yet-sour chewy treat that excites
candy fans of all ages. One of the first brands to enter the sour candy market in the 1990's, Sour
Punch® candy continues to tease taste buds with its fun colors and fruity flavors; all packing the
extra "punch" of sweet and sour. Sour Punch® candies satisfy that sour craving through its many
forms: Straws, Bites, Bits and Twists. Sour Punch® Straws are the sweet-and-sour candy slurp
that comes in delicious flavors, from the ever-popular Strawberry and Blue Raspberry to
awesome Apple, Cherry, and Watermelon. Sour Punch® Bites and Bits are bite-size sour, chewy
pieces that tantalize your taste buds. For sour sharing, Sour Punch® Twists are the individually
wrapped sour candy; perfect for snacking anytime. Sour Punch® candy is the perfect treat to
make your mouth pucker.
