The American Licorice Company, family-owned and operated since 1914, is one of the original licorice manufacturers in the United States, and 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. American Licorice Co. is headquartered in La Porte, Indiana and has a production facility in Union City, California.