At beginning of each new year, I like to spend some time devoted to thinking “deep thoughts” and pondering important philosophical matters. So my question to you is: Twizzlers or Red Vines?
When I first developed my love of licorice, I was living on the East Coast. I grew up eating Twizzlers. No funky flavors like [...]

My favorite candy company that I can never remember is Perfetti Van Melle. Born out of the fusion of Perfetti (Italy) and Van Melle (Netherlands), this company boasts one of the largest confectionery operations in the world.
But, if you don’t recognize the name, you might be wondering what they make. Well, aside from their long [...]

Today, April 12 is National Licorice Day! So go out and get yourself some licorice and celebrate! If you’re not into the real stuff (the black licorice), I heartily recommend some Red Vines – man they’re good.
If you are into the hard stuff, drop by Licorice International – they can hook you up with some [...]

Red Vines is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its Red Vines Original Twist Trays by bringing back its drawing contest with lots of great prizes, including an educational scholarship or a vacation for four and the chance to have winning drawings featured on the Red Vines tray packaging.
Just create a Red Vines themed piece [...]

A few weeks ago, a production company here in New York City contacted Brian about a pilot they were producing for the Food Network. It seems they were looking for “experts” to interview about movie snacks, including those old standbys of the theater experience – red licorice, Goobers, M&Ms, Sno-Caps, etc. That’s where I came [...]