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Chewy candy and taffy · 1920s

Red Vines

Soft red twists with a raspberry-like flavor and no licorice root. First made in the 1920s by American Licorice Company.

Still made 1920s

By Original Candy House editors · Updated · How we check our facts

Red VinesFROM THE1920sSTILL MADE
Our illustration, not the real wrapper.
First made1920s
Made by thenAmerican Licorice Company
Made by nowAmerican Licorice Company (made in Union City, California)
StatusStill made
TypeChewy candy and taffy

What it is

Soft red twists with a raspberry-like flavor and no licorice root.

The story

  • 1920s: first made by American Licorice Company.

Fun facts

  • Raspberry "vines" came in the 1920s and got the Red Vines name in the 1950s.
  • The Original Red Twist recipe dates to 1952.

Are Red Vines still made?

Yes. Red Vines are still made, by American Licorice Company (made in Union City, California). Look for it at candy shops that stock old-fashioned candy, or search for Red Vines on Amazon.

If you like Red Vines

  • Squirrel Nut Zippers (mid-1920s): Small, soft vanilla caramels packed with peanuts.
  • Bit-O-Honey (1924): Honey-flavored taffy with bits of almond.
  • Abba-Zaba (1922): A chewy taffy bar with a peanut butter center, in a yellow and black checkerboard wrapper.
  • Twizzlers (1929): Twisted, chewy ropes, mostly strawberry.

See every candy from the 1920s or all chewy candy and taffy.

Frequently asked questions

When did Red Vines come out?

Red Vines were first made in the 1920s, by American Licorice Company.

Who makes Red Vines now?

American Licorice Company (made in Union City, California).

Are Red Vines discontinued?

No. Red Vines are still made by American Licorice Company (made in Union City, California).

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Sources

Checked October 22, 2026. Red Vines is a trademark of its owner; this page is not connected to the maker. How we check our facts.

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