American Licorice Company | 4,965 followers on LinkedIn. Happiness In Every Bite. | An industry leader in manufacturing and marketing candy products, the American Licorice Company is one of the original licorice manufacturers in the US candy industry. Since its establishment in 1914, American Licorice has brought happiness to consumers with their Red Vines®, Fruit Vines®, Sour Punch®, Punchies® and Super Ropes® candy. American Licorice continually strives to be better tomorrow than today through their manufacturing facilities, associates, and communities.