Haribo Fruit Gums

Haribo is a world-renowned German confectionery brand founded in 1920 by Hans Riegel in Bonn. The brand name is an acronym for Hans Riegel Bonn. It is most famous for creating the original gummy bear, the Goldbear, which debuted in the 1920s. Today, Haribo remains a family-owned business, demonstrating significant longevity and independence in the global snacks market.

While the company originated in Germany, Haribo has expanded its manufacturing footprint significantly to meet global demand. It operates numerous production facilities across Europe (including Germany, France, the UK, and Austria) and has recently established large-scale manufacturing in the United States. This localized production strategy allows the brand to handle distribution efficiently across different continents.

Ownership of the brand stays within the Riegel family. The company is currently managed as a private entity, maintaining its heritage while evolving its product line to include hundreds of varieties of gummies, licorice, and marshmallows. Its headquarters remain in Grafschaft, Germany, serving as the central hub for its global operations.