American Licorice Company, makers of Sour Punch Straws and Red Vines Candy, announced today that it has been selected as one of the 2018 national winning companies by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR). The award recognizes excellence in employee relations, innovation to motivate employees and the ability to effectively implement creative compensation programs.
Family owned and operated since 1914, American Licorice Company has held steadfast to its roots as an organization committed to offering employees a rewarding and community-driven work experience. With robust programs designed to make the workplace a both fulfilling and enjoyable environment, American Licorice Company is constantly evolving to uplift employees, helping to better serve the communities where they live and operate, enriching the lives of those they touch.
The 2018 national winning companies were assessed by an independent research firm which reviewed a number of key measures relative to other nationally recognized winners. Honorees will be awarded at the National Best and Brightest Summit - Illuminate 2019 symposium and awards gala on September 15-17, at the Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel, located at 1 W Wacker Drive, in Chicago, IL.
“Profitability and stability is essential for businesses in today’s economic climate. Companies that recognize that their employees are the key to their success achieve staying power. Our 2018 winners create their human resource standards to ensure employee satisfaction and they set standards for every business to aspire toward,” said Jennifer Kluge, President and CEO, National Association for Business Resources. “We are proud to honor this year’s winners and can’t wait to celebrate them in September.”
The Best and Brightest Program honored 512 national winning organizations from across the country out of 2,400 nominations. In addition to honoring all national winners, the top 101 National winning companies were also announced. With over 20 years of experience conducting the Best and Brightest competitions, the National Association for Business Resources (NABR) have identified numerous best Human Resource practices and provided benchmarking for companies that continue to be leaders in employment standards.
“Receiving this award validates the hard work that American Licorice Company does to ensure we positively impact our Associates,” said Karen Kopka, sr. human resources manager of American Licorice Company. “It honors our mission statement of ‘Investing in Happiness: People, Community and Environment’ and we truly give thanks to all of our Associates who make this such an amazing place to be!”
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. The brand aims to bring happiness to consumers with its classic Red Vines candy, one of the top-selling licorice twists in the western United States. In 1990, American Licorice Company 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. In addition, the brand continues to make 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.
