Katjes Party Fred

Katjes Party Fred is a popular vegan fruit gum product known for its colorful pig-head shapes and variety of fruit flavors. The brand 'Katjes', which means 'kittens' in Dutch, was founded in Germany in 1950 and has since become one of the leading confectionery brands in the region.

Katjes is a family-owned business that has significantly pivoted towards sustainability and ethical production. As of 2010, the company began removing animal gelatine from its products, and by 2022, Katjes Germany transitioned its entire range to be 100% vegetarian or vegan. The product is primarily manufactured in Germany across its production facilities in Emmerich am Rhein, Remshalden, and Potsdam.

The brand is currently owned by Katjes Fassin GmbH & Co. KG, which remains an independent, family-managed company. It operates under the umbrella of the Katjes Group, which also includes various subsidiaries and international holdings, maintaining its status as a pioneer in the plant-based confectionery market.