Licorice International Gets a Friendly Shoutout in Family Circle Magazine

Licorice International received national attention in the September 2011 issue of Family Circle magazine.

Thanks to Vicki Clarke, Lincoln, Nebraska was featured in the current issue of the magazine. Vicki mentioned several wonderful aspects of the city and included Licorice International as top spot for friendly snacks.

Here's what she said about Licorice International: "The kids like to get snacks from Licorice International, which offers more than 150 types from 12 countries. It's our favorite part of town--we love that the past and present of Lincoln mingle in such a family-friendly atmosphere."

Click here to read Vicki's article about Lincoln, Nebraska.

A Team-Building Activity at Licorice International

Are you looking for a fun activity for your club or group? Here's an idea: Take a Taste 'n Tour at Licorice International.

That's what this group of coworkers from the Patient Financial Services/Accounting department at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital in Lincoln, Nebraska did as a team-building exercise.

Elizabeth shared a bit of the history of the business with a look behind the scenes at the internet fulfillment area. Ardith gave lots of samples and took photos.

What a brave group! They all tried black licorice and from the purchases they made, I think they liked it.

From left to right: Amanda, Barb, Nancy, Tara and Cherise.

To schedule a Taste 'n Tour for your group, please contact Elizabeth at 402.488.2230.

Licorice Ladies Attend 2010 Summer Fancy Food Show in New York City

The Licorice Ladies, Ardith and Elizabeth, enjoyed the 2010 Summer Fancy Food Show in New York City, where they sampled some delightful treats, including some great new products they plan to make available through Licorice International.  Be watching the website for new items.

Ardith's sister-in-law Gina sampling some Mexican liquor.

While they were there, the Licorice Ladies got to do a bit of sight seeing, including St. Patrick's Cathedral, the World Financial Center, Ground Zero, and the Statue of Liberty.

Click here for more pictures of their trip.

Watch This Video from Irish Potato Factory

During a recent trip to Philadelphia, Licorice Lady Elizabeth Erlandson enjoyed a tour of Oh Ryan’s, the largest manufacturer of Irish Potatoes, a special kind of candy. Never heard of Irish Potatoes? “They aren’t Irish and there’s no potato in it whatsoever,” said owner Dave Lamparelli. Irish Potatoes are made from coconut cream coated in cinnamon, a tasty treat that looks a little like a potato. In Philadelphia they’re a common treat around St. Patrick’s Day.

The process starts with the coconut cream going through the “cut roll machine,” a 70-year-old machine that cuts the coconut cream and rolls it into little balls. Then the treats go through the “cinnamonizer,” where they are coated in pure cinnamon. The little potatoes are hand wrapped, packaged and sent to distributors. From January 1st through St. Patrick’s Day, about 20 employees are kept busy 12 hours a day, making an average of 2000 pounds of Irish Potatoes every day. That’s 85,000 pounds per season!

Most Irish Potatoes are sold in Philadelphia, along with other unique Philly treats such as scrapple and Tasty Cakes. But Lamparelli said they have sent the candies as far away as Alaska, where an Irish dance troupe used them for a fundraiser.

And now you can buy Irish Potatoes through Licorice International. They’re available in our retail store and online. Click here to order Irish Potatoes. Order early to make sure you get them in time for St. Patrick’s Day.

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