Ritter Sport White Whole Hazelnuts

Product identification and description

The photographed item is the Ritter Sport "White Whole Hazelnuts" 100 g chocolate bar — a white chocolate square bar with whole roasted hazelnuts (and rice crisps in this recipe) from Ritter Sport's Nut Selection. (ritter-sport.com)

Brand origin and company

Ritter Sport is a German chocolate brand originally created by Clara and Alfred E. Ritter; the brand and products trace back to the Alfred Ritter family business founded in 1912. The company behind the brand is Alfred Ritter GmbH & Co. KG. (en.wikipedia.org)

Manufacturing and production

Ritter Sport chocolate is produced primarily in Germany (headquartered and long associated with production in Waldenbuch, near Stuttgart, with historical production facilities in the region). While the brand sells worldwide and may use regional distribution partners, the core manufacturing footprint is based in Germany. (fundinguniverse.com)

Ownership and corporate details

The brand remains owned by the Alfred Ritter family through Alfred Ritter GmbH & Co. KG; the company remains privately held and emphasizes sustainable sourcing initiatives and on-site cocoa programs as part of its corporate activities. (en.wikipedia.org)