The American Licorice Company, family-owned and operated since 1914, is one of the original licorice manufacturers in the United States, & one of oldest privately held candy companies in the industry. American Licorice Co. seeks to bring happiness in every bite with the best-selling brand of licorice candy in the western United States, Red Vines® candy. In 1990, American Licorice Co. was one of the first candy companies to expand into the sour candy market with the launch of Sour Punch® candy.