Licorice International is the largest specialty retailer of imported

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in the United States. The company distributes

from 14 countries through its internet site and retail store in

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. and provides a Licorice-of-the-Month Club. .

Products

Licorice International carries nearly 160 types of licorice. Its best sellers include: *

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Black Licorice Wheels *

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Black Pipes * Oatfield (confectionery) Creamy Licorice Toffee * Katjes Kinder (Cats) * Kookaburra Black Twists * Kookaburra Strawberry Twists * K & H/Gustafs Muntdrops (Coins) *

Pontefract Cakes * Gimbal’s Sugar-free Licorice Chews

History

Founded in 1996 by New York resident Larry Ring, the business was purchased in 2002 by Elizabeth Erlandson and Ardith Stuertz of Lincoln, Nebraska. The following year, they opened a retail store in Lincoln’s College View area, and in 2005, they moved the entire operations, including retail and distribution, to its current location at 803 Q Street, in Lincoln’s Historic Haymarket district, increasing their space from 1200 to and allowing for group or individual tours. In 2004, Licorice International founded National Licorice Day, celebrated on April 12. National Licorice Day is listed in Chase’s Calendar of Events and celebrates black

, its history, health benefits and world renown.''Chase’s Calendar of Events,2007'', pp. 216,217.

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External links

Licorice International website

1996 establishments in New York (state) Food and drink companies established in 1996 2002 mergers and acquisitions