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1. Company History

Liberty Orchards — A Sweet Legacy from the Orchard Country

• Liberty Orchards was founded in 1918 in Cashmere, Washington, originally as an apple orchard.

• Its founders, Armenian immigrants, saw an opportunity to use surplus fruit from their orchard to make a candy reminiscent of the “lokum” (Turkish delight) they enjoyed in childhood.

• The result was a unique confection — soft, chewy fruit-and-nut candies combining apples or apricots with walnuts — that later became known as the iconic products of the brand. 

• Over time, Liberty Orchards evolved from a simple orchard/farm business into a full-fledged confectionery company, recognized for its fruit-and-nut delicacies and preserving artisanal quality, time-tested recipes, and honest ingredients. 

• Today, Liberty Orchards continues that tradition — combining heritage and craftsmanship with modern adaptations (such as vegan options, updated packaging, and a diverse flavor lineup) to appeal to both long-time fans and new customers.

2. Processes / How We Make Our Candies

• Candies are crafted from orchard-fresh fruits (such as apples, apricots, and other fruit purées) and high quality nuts (e.g. walnuts, pecans, macadamia, depending on the flavor).

• The process relies on traditional methods — “slow-simmering” fruit juices or purées, careful blending with nuts, to create a smooth and gently chewy texture.

• Many of the candies remain handmade or produced with attention to craftsmanship — the same values the founders had when starting the “modest candy kitchen.”

• Over the years, Liberty Orchards has modernized by adding vegan options, nut-free and sugar-free varieties, and chocolate-coated treats — expanding the traditional recipes to meet contemporary dietary preferences and tastes.

Most products are "gluten-free", "vegan", "no artificial flavors/colors/preservatives".

3. FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q: What is Liberty Orchards famous for?
A: Liberty Orchards is best known for its signature fruit-and-nut candies inspired by traditional lokum — most notably the classics Aplets & Cotlets (apple & walnut) and apricot-walnut confections.

Q: Are your candies suitable for people with dietary restrictions?
A: Yes — many products are labelled gluten-free, vegan, and some are nut-free or sugar-free. And also kosher and GMO-free.

Q: Do you use artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives?
A: Our traditional candies use honest, natural ingredients. For example, our Aplets & Cotlets have no artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives. 

Q: Where do your ingredients come from?
A: We source our fruits from orchards and combine them with quality nuts. Our process reflects the heritage of orchard-grown fruit turned into classic confections.

Q: What types of products do you offer?
A: We offer fruit-and-nut candies (like Aplets & Cotlets), fruit delights, orchard bars, chocolate-covered candies, sugar-free & nut-free varieties, single-wrapped treats, gummies, dried fruit & nuts, honey, jarred goods, and souvenir items.

Q: Where do you ship? What is your shipping policy?
A: We ship internationally.

4. Ingredients Overview (What’s Inside Our Candies)

• Base ingredients: fruit juice or purée (such as apple, apricot), nuts (walnuts, pecans, macadamia, depending on flavor), sugar or natural sweeteners, pectin (or natural gelling agent), corn syrup or modified corn starch (depending on recipe), natural flavors, citric/malic acid for flavor balance.

• Dietary info: many products are gluten-free, vegan, and made with no artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives.

• Alternative varieties: sugar-free options; nut-free variants for those with nut allergies.

5. All Types of Sweets / Product Categories

Here is a breakdown of the main product types Liberty Orchards offers (categories), with short descriptions:

• Fruit & Nut Candies — Classic confectionery inspired by lokum, combining fruit purées (apple, apricot, etc.) and nuts. Example: Aplets & Cotlets.

• Fruit Delights — Other fruit-forward variations (e.g. berry, pineapple, etc.), sometimes with different nuts or flavor profiles.

• Orchard Bars — Bar-style snacks made from fruits and nuts (for a grab-and-go format).

• Chocolate Treats — Traditional fruit-and-nut candies or other sweets coated or combined with chocolate.

• Sugar-Free & Nut-Free Varieties — For customers with dietary restrictions or preferences.

• Single-Wrapped Treats — Individually wrapped candies — convenient for sharing, gifting, or portion control.

• Gummies and Other Sweets — Apart from fruit-and-nut traditional candies, Liberty Orchards offers gummies and possibly other confections.

• Dried Fruit & Nuts, Honey, Jarred Goods, Souvenirs — Non-candy products or accompaniments (nuts, honey, preserves, souvenir items), broadening the product line beyond sweets.

6. Shipping Info

• Orders over US $40 qualify for free U.S. shipping per shipment address.

• Shipping destinations: USA, Canada, England, Germany, Japan, Korea and etc
  

• Contact information for shipping inquiries: customer services email / phone as listed on site (e.g. service@libertyorchards.com, 1-800-888-5696)