La PORTE, Ind. – Get ready for a treat that will tantalize your taste buds! American Licorice™ Company and the SOUR PUNCH® brand have officially launched their newest candy innovation: Sour Punch Assorted Gummies. With a delightful new gummy texture and irresistible sourness, these gummies are set to be a hit among candy lovers. Let’s dive into what makes this new candy venture so exciting!

A Burst of Flavor and Texture:
Sour Punch Assorted Gummies combine the beloved flavors of grape, lemon, strawberry, and blue raspberry into lightning bolt and Pun-Chi face shapes. Each bite delivers a perfect balance of sour and sweet, providing a mouthwatering experience for candy enthusiasts. The delightful gummy texture adds a new dimension to the already popular Bites and Straws from the Sour Punch lineup.

Healthy and Kosher Certified:
Not only do these Sour Punch Gummies offer an explosion of flavor, but they also cater to health-conscious consumers. They are free from fats and sodium, making it a guilt-free indulgence. In addition, Sour Punch Assorted Gummies are Kosher certified, ensuring their suitability for a wide range of dietary needs.

An Inclusive Offering:
Wendy Dattilo, American Licorice Co. Product Manager, expressed great excitement about this new addition to the Sour Punch family. She believes that the combination of delectable flavors and the introduction of the new gummy texture will captivate both existing fans and newcomers. The incorporation of the adored Sour Punch mascot, Pun-Chi, adds an extra touch of fun to the product line.

Availability:
Starting summer 2024, Sour Punch Gummies will gradually roll out in retail stores and are also available for purchase online at Shop.AmericanLicorice.com. Keep an eye out for these delectable treats and be prepared to embark on a sour-yet-sweet adventure.

A Legacy of Deliciousness:
With over a century of candy-making experience, American Licorice Company has become one of the top manufacturers in the industry. Renowned for their popular Red Vines® candy, they entered the sour candy market in 1990 with the release of Sour Punch® candy and haven’t looked back since. Their commitment to producing high-quality candies ensures a delightful experience with every bite.

Get ready to pucker up and enjoy the mouthwatering goodness of Sour Punch Assorted Gummies! With their combination of exciting flavors, gummy texture, and Sour Punch’s signature sweet-yet-sour punch, these candies are sure to become a favorite among candy enthusiasts. Check out www.AmericanLicorice.com and www.SourPunch.com for more information and to find a store near you. Treat yourself to this tantalizing new candy and step into a world of pure sour bliss!

Source: American Licorice Company

(Family Features) A beautifully designed charcuterie board may feel more like a grown-up treat, but with the right ingredients, delicious grazing boards can provide fun and nutrition for the whole family.

No matter what you call it, charcuterie boards, grazing boards and snack platters are all basically the same thing. The boards make a trendy addition to an entertaining menu, but a platter or kid-friendly board can be equally pleasing.

What you serve on a grazing board is entirely up to you. Most include a selection of meats and cheeses, and many incorporate nuts, crackers, dips and jams. Some also incorporate fresh fruits and vegetables. Creating your own board means there really are no rules; you can add just about anything you want.

To build a successful board, keep these tips in mind:

Choose ingredients and elements that don’t require temperature control. The idea of a grazing board is that it sits out for a while. Avoid anything that needs refrigeration, heat or will lose its shape or flavor if it rests for an extended amount of time.

Select a surface large enough to hold a variety of food. It can be a simple cutting board or a cute platter. There’s no specific size requirement but err on the side of bigger; spacing out your goodies can be more attractive and less messy.

Use high-quality ingredients to ensure every bite is delicious and nutritious. While shopping, remember to look for the Produce for Kids and Healthy Family Project logos next to favorite items in the produce department, as adding these flavorful fruits and veggies to your cart can help make a difference in your community.

Build your board around a theme to add an extra element of fun. Use mini cookie cutters to make fun, kid-friendly shapes out of cheese and meats. Be mindful of colors; a rainbow platter is vibrant and appealing, and colorful fruits and veggies offer a strong mix of nutrients.

Remember it doesn’t have to be elaborate. Classic favorites are all you need. Even kid favorites like sections of mandarin oranges, carrot sticks and chocolate chips are fair game for a family-friendly board.

Find more ideas for creating family-friendly treats at healthyfamilyproject.com.

Taco Tuesday Board

Recipe courtesy of Healthy Family Project’s “Come Graze With Us” e-cookbook

• Guacamole
• Salsa
• Queso
• Hard and soft taco shells
• Ground turkey, seasoned and browned
• Lettuce
• Diced tomatoes
• Shredded cheese
• Chopped onions
• Chopped peppers
• Sour cream
• Cilantro
• Lime wedges

1. On grazing board or platter, arrange guacamole, salsa, queso, taco shells, ground turkey, lettuce, tomatoes, shredded cheese, onions, peppers, sour cream, cilantro and lime wedges.

Weekend Breakfast Grazing Board

Recipe courtesy of Healthy Family Project’s “Come Graze With Us” e-cookbook

• Hard-boiled eggs
• Cooked sausage links
• Mini frozen waffles, toasted
• Mini frozen pancakes, toasted
• Mini muffins
• Yogurt
• Fresh fruit
• Syrup
• Jelly

1. On grazing board or platter, arrange eggs, sausage links, toasted waffles, toasted pancakes, muffins, yogurt, fruit, syrup and jelly.

SOURCE:
Healthy Family Project

In a strategic partnership that aims to bring more convenience to customers, Instacart and Uber Technologies have announced a collaboration that will allow Instacart customers to order from hundreds of thousands of restaurants through the Instacart app, powered by Uber Eats.

The partnership will introduce a new “Restaurants” tab in the Instacart app, providing a user-friendly interface for customers to browse menus, place orders, and track deliveries in real-time. This addition will complement Instacart’s existing service of ordering groceries from various retail banners across the United States. Instacart+ members will enjoy even more value, with $0 delivery for orders over $35.

The CEO of Uber, Dara Khosrowshahi, expressed excitement about the partnership, stating that the collaboration would bring the magic of Uber Eats to more consumers, drive more business for restaurants, and create more earning opportunities for couriers. Fidji Simo, the CEO and Chair of Instacart, highlighted the convenience that this partnership would provide, allowing customers to fulfill all their food needs from a single app.

For Uber, the partnership provides an additional channel to generate more orders for Uber Eats restaurant partners. It also allows the company to expand its restaurant selection to millions of Instacart users across the United States, including suburban markets.

This collaboration is part of both companies’ efforts to support brick-and-mortar businesses. By providing technologies and solutions that help restaurants and retailers grow, Uber and Instacart aim to increase opportunities for these businesses to reach new customers and drive more sales through an enhanced Instacart experience.

Uber’s mission of creating opportunity through movement aligns with Instacart’s goal of transforming how people shop by partnering with grocers and retailers. Instacart’s partnership with over 1,500 national, regional, and local retail banners, as well as its network of shoppers, allows millions of people to conveniently shop for groceries from their favorite retailers.

The partnership between Instacart and Uber Eats opens up new possibilities for both businesses and customers, providing a seamless experience for ordering groceries and restaurant meals in a single app. With this collaboration, Instacart and Uber continue to revolutionize the way people access food and other goods, making it easier and more convenient for everyone.

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