Switzer's Licorice returns to market

At a specialty licorice store in Lincoln, Neb., almost 10 percent of the customers seek a particular old-fashioned favorite by name: What, they wonder, ever became of Switzer's licorice? "If you mention ...

[cindra rowland]

I also wonder where the good licorice has gone.I was told they would be back with new packaging some years ago. Have never seen switzers since.

[Carol]

I had been looking for years for Switzers licorice and and when I finally found it I was thrilled. To my disappointment, when I received it, it was nothing like the switzers I remembered. The one I loved was not shiny and it was soft and oh so tasty. This was shiny, hard and the taste was certainly not what I knew. I was terribly disappointed. What happened to my Switzers licorice?

[Michelle]

I am excited to hear Switzers is back. If I am correct, I remember them making a grape flavor before the brand disappeared. I have not tried it since it came out again because I have not yet seen it in Chicago. I am going to look for it and when I find it, I pray it tastes the same.

[John Young]

been looking for switzeds for years glad to hear it is coming back to market but want to know where in Phoenix Arizona I can buy it. If anyone knows please contact me at [e-mail]

[Mark Giannullo]

Carol wrote:

I had been looking for years for Switzers licorice and and when I finally found it I was thrilled. To my disappointment, when I received it, it was nothing like the switzers I remembered. The one I loved was not shiny and it was soft and oh so tasty. This was shiny, hard and the taste was certainly not what I knew. I was terribly disappointed. What happened to my Switzers licorice?

Hi All, I have been a licorice "junky" since the 50's. Have eaten every brand name of licorice that I have come across since I was a boy. None I really like till now. Actually here are 2.#1 is REDVINES black bars-NOT the twists. Although they are a bit hard to chew, the flavor is certainly worth the effort.#2 LUCKY COUNTRY, Aussie Style Soft Gormet Licorice. Theu have a black and a red. Only tried the black and it IS THE BEST!!! Flavor and texture are to die for!! I live in NJ and I found both of these at Wahlgreens pharmacy. GOOD Hunting! The old style is out there we just have to keep looking. Peace, Mark @ [e-mail]

[raylene]

cindra rowland wrote:

I also wonder where the good licorice has gone.I was told they would be back with new packaging some years ago. Have never seen switzers since.

It can be bought at Cracker Barrel Restaurants. Although it's not as good as it used to be. It's not as soft either.
Was very disappointed!

[Carol]

Have you seen this story?
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH WARNS CONSUMERS NOT TO EAT LUCKY COUNTRY AUSSIE STYLE SOFT GOURMET LICORICE BLACK CANDY
DATE: August 21, 2008

SACRAMENTO – Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today warned consumers not to eat Lucky Country Aussie Style Soft Gourmet Black Licorice candy after tests by CDPH found elevated levels of lead.

[Rich Rhymestine]

Not sure about the licorice but am wondering if Cindra is my old friend from Hydro-Aire?

[handybob]

switzers licorice was made by hershey and is not made any more there is no and i mean no licorice that is as good as the licorice made by hershey if by chance you fine the original let me know thanks bob [e-mail]

[Todd]

I would like to find a copy of their artwork to help design a new box for them. It woul;d be better than having to redraw the horse and carriage.

[john]

www.switzercandy.com/ - 8k

[dadams]

they have relaunched it and you cam find it in the candy isle at local st. louis markets, but beware: you will be in for a HUGE let down. It is not at all the same licorice I knew as a kid in the late 80's. Boo. Let's help them change back to the old recipe!

[Bill]

I get an imported Australian licorice at an Amish candy stall in a market near me in New Jersey. I believe it is called "Kookabura" brand. It is the real thing, not Aussie "style" like Lucky Country, and not that plastic trash they try and pass off now. I certainly do remember the old Switzers, and the old Nibs, and this is as close as you can get. I grew up in Camden, N.J, home of McAndrew & Forbes, a liorice root extraction plant (also home of "Right Dress mulch), so I know my licorice. I hope some of you can find this, cause it's out there.

[tidycat]

Well they replaced the sugar with CORN SYRUP. That'll spoil anything. I remember the real thing from when I was a child. I was so hoping to find the real thing.

[i dont no]

i have been a moonshiner for 17 long years.