# Vegan Licorice Candies These Natural Licorice Candies Come in a Variety of Different Flavors By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-06-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natural-licorice References: [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/green-food/hawaiian-licorice-company-offers-new-mouth-watering-flavors.html) & [hawaiianlicoricecompany](http://hawaiianlicoricecompany.com/) The Hawaiian Licorice Company produces interesting flavors of natural licorice that do not harm your health like other candies do. Candy is not always known for being healthy and so the fact that this licorice has "no artificial coloring, preservatives, GMOS, is vegan and low in fat and cholesterol" makes it a rare option in the market. Flavors in this natural licorice line include strawberry, cherry, red apple, orange, [pineapple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pineapple-chews), black licorice and a mango flavor. The colorful packaging of this natural licorice gives off a tropical feel and the candies themselves are also brightly hued. With the increase in health awareness comes the sacrifice of eating candy and other foods deemed unhealthy, however this licorice candy provides a harmless alternative for people who are careful about what they consume. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Health-conscious Candies:** Opportunity for the creation of more natural, low-fat, and cholesterol-free candy options to cater to health-conscious consumers. - **Vegan Candy Alternatives:** Opportunity to develop a variety of vegan candy options that do not contain animal products, appealing to the growing vegan market. - **Colorful Natural Packaging:** Opportunity to create visually attractive packaging for natural candies that evoke a sense of tropical paradise. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can explore the creation of healthier and vegan candy options to meet the demands of health-conscious consumers. - **Confectionery:** The confectionery industry can leverage the rising popularity of veganism by developing new vegan candy alternatives, expanding their product offerings. - **Packaging:** The packaging industry can cater to the market need for visually appealing packaging for natural candies, offering unique and vibrant designs that capture consumer attention. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Low Fat Iconic Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sour-punch-fan-favorites.md) - [Plant-Based Chewy Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-candy.md) - [Plant-Based Low-Sugar Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-thingz.md) - [Salty Licorice Twists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salty-black-licorice.md) - [Low-Sugar Plant-Powered Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yumy-candy.md) - [Vegan Sea Salt Caramels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-sea-salt-caramels.md) - [Seasonal Licorice Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-licorice-company-halloween.md) - [Flavor-Enhanced Healthy Gumdrops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthy-gumdrops.md) - [Tri-Color Licorice Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trio-of-soft-licorice-twists.md)