Licorice is something I can take it or leave it, but I enjoy Twizzlers (most flavors but the black or chocolate ones) and Red Vines much more than the old-fashioned black licorice.
There is a brand called Wiley Wallaby that is labeled "Australian Style" Liquorice. It is an incredibly soft-and-chewy 'gourmet' licorice that is a small, but a fat "chew" size; comes in some unusual flavors like huckleberry, green apple, watermelon or blueberry. I go for the red! They come in those re-sealable stand up bags, but I can go through a bag quickly.
Hope you get picked for that product test and let us know. It's gotten me to thinking about yummy Wiley Wallaby red licorice.