Haribo Polka gummy candy

Haribo Polka is a specific variety of gummy confectionery featuring a mix of fruit-flavored gums and black licorice, popular in the European market. The brand Haribo, famous for its 'Goldbears', was founded in Bonn, Germany, in 1920 by Hans Riegel. The name is an acronym for Hans Riegel Bonn.

Haribo remains a private, family-owned business. While it originated in Germany, it has expanded into a global powerhouse with production facilities located across numerous countries including Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Denmark, Austria, Spain, Turkey, and Brazil. This particular product, found in an Italian vending machine, is typically supplied via Haribo's European production network. The brand is managed globally from its headquarters in Grafschaft, Germany.