SOUR PUNCH® AND FUNPOPS® TO COLLOBORATE ON SOUR FLAVOR FREEZE POP LAUNCH

BURLINGTON, N.C., May 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- American Licorice™ Company has partnered with Alamance Foods to develop and launch SOUR PUNCH® flavors with the popular FUNPOPS® brand of freeze pops.

Founded in 1914, the American Licorice Company has been delighting consumers with delicious, innovative, and fun candy products for more than a century. Their very popular Sour Punch® brand is a leader in the sour flavor market and has been a staple in the candy aisle for over 30 years. "We are thrilled up to welcome Alamance Foods and their well-known FunPops® products into the American Licorice Company's licensing program," said Wendy Dattilo, American Licorice Product Manager. 

Alamance Foods, a privately owned manufacturer and distributor of products including FunPops®, Coffee Toppers®, Whipt® and Classic Cream® branded whipped cream and cream alternatives marks 2025 as its 76^th year in business.  Alamance's President, Nick Wong said, "We are excited to partner with the American Licorice and Sour Punch in FunPops® first entry into the world of licensed products. Our teams have been working hard to deliver flavored FunPops® which are consistent with the quality and taste that fans of Sour Punch and sour candy will love."

The first products are planned to ship this summer and will feature Sour Punch's popular Tropical Citrus Surf, Kiwi Lagoon and Peachy Paradise flavors.

About American Licorice Company
The American Licorice^® Company, privately owned and operated since 1914, is one of the original licorice manufacturers in the United States and one of the oldest candy companies in the industry. We bring happiness to consumers with our classic Red Vines^® candy, the top-selling licorice twists in the western United States. In 1990, we expanded into the sour candy market with the launch of Sour Punch^® Straws. These iconic straws with their signature mouthwatering crystals satisfy anyone's sour craving. We continue to make our other nostalgic favorites such as Super Ropes^® and SNAPS^® candies. American Licorice^® Company is headquartered in La Porte, Indiana with a second manufacturing facility in Union City, California.

About Alamance Foods
Alamance Foods, Inc. is a family-owned and operated company with a proud heritage dating back to 1927. Headquartered in Burlington, North Carolina, the company is known for its diverse portfolio of fun, flavorful, and innovative food, and beverage products. Its signature brands include Classic Cream®, Whipt® FunPops®, Coffee Toppers® Cold Foam, and more. With a commitment to quality, innovation, and consumer satisfaction, Alamance Foods continues to be a leading name in both everyday indulgences and party favorites across America. 

Contact:

For American Licorice Company and Perpetual Licensing
Todd Lustgarten
[email protected]
(323) 284-5100
www.perpetuallicensing.com

For Alamance Foods
Mohamad Alhammouri – VP - Sales & marketing
[email protected]
www.alamancefoods.com

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