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Katjes
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- Brand origin
- Germany
- Main production
- Germany
Katjes is a German confectionery brand known for liquorice, fruit gums, sherbet products, and boiled sweets. Katjes is ultimately owned by the family-owned Katjes Fassin GmbH + Co. KG, headquartered in Germany.
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What is Katjes?
Katjes is a confectionery brand operated by Katjes Fassin GmbH + Co. KG. The company makes liquorice, fruit gums, sherbet products, and boiled sweets. Katjes is one of Germany’s three largest sweet manufacturers, according to the company.
Who owns Katjes?
Katjes is ultimately owned by Katjes Fassin GmbH + Co. KG, according to Made O’Meter’s ownership data verified on 13 September 2026. Katjes Fassin GmbH + Co. KG is a legal entity within the wider Katjes Group, alongside Katjes International GmbH + Co. KG and Katjesgreenfood GmbH + Co. KG. Katjes Fassin GmbH + Co. KG is family-owned. The company says Bastian Fassin, son of founder Klaus Fassin, runs the business with managing shareholder Tobias Bachmueller.
Where does Katjes come from?
Katjes originated in Germany, with its German business founded in 1950 by Klaus Fassin in Emmerich am Rhein. The company’s history goes back to 1910, when a Sicilian liquorice recipe became the starting point for production by the Fassin family’s earlier business. The name Katjes comes from the Dutch word for “little cat” and refers to the brand’s original liquorice cat.
What products does Katjes make?
Katjes makes fruit gums, liquorice, sherbet products, and boiled sweets. The company’s named brands include Katjes, Ahoj-Brause, SALLOS, and VICKS cough sweets. Katjes began producing fruit gums in the 1970s, including fruit gums made with yoghurt.
Where are Katjes products made?
Katjes manufactures products at three sites in Germany. The company produces fruit gums and liquorice in Emmerich, sherbet products in Remshalden near Stuttgart, and boiled sweets at its transparent candy factory in Potsdam-Babelsberg.
Frequently asked questions about Katjes
Are Katjes sweets vegetarian or vegan?
- Katjes says its products are vegetarian, and the company’s Katjes USA site describes its gummies as vegan. Product formulas can differ by market and product, so shoppers should check the packaging for the specific item.
What does the name Katjes mean?
- Katjes is the Dutch word for “little cat” or “kitten.” The name refers to the original liquorice sweets shaped like small cats.
Is Katjes a German company?
- Yes. Katjes is a German confectionery brand, and Katjes Fassin GmbH + Co. KG has its headquarters in Emmerich am Rhein, Germany.
Does Katjes make only fruit gummies?
- No. Katjes makes fruit gums as well as liquorice, sherbet products, and boiled sweets. The wider Katjes Fassin portfolio also includes Ahoj-Brause, SALLOS, and VICKS cough sweets.
Who founded the German Katjes business?
- Klaus Fassin founded the German Katjes business in 1950 in Emmerich am Rhein. The family’s confectionery history extends back to 1910.
Sources: katjes.com: history, katjes.com: faq, katjes.com: company, tv.de, de.wikipedia.org, marketingfacts.nl, en.wikipedia.org, shop.scandinavian-park.com
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