Ritter Sport Dark Chocolate with Whole Hazelnuts

Ritter Sport is a world-renowned German chocolate brand famous for its iconic square-shaped bars. Founded in 1912 by Alfred Ritter and Clara Ritter in Bad Cannstatt, Stuttgart, the brand's 'Ritter’s Sport Chocolate' was introduced in 1932, designed to fit perfectly into a sport jacket pocket without breaking.

Today, the brand remains a family-owned enterprise, with manufacturing primarily located at their original headquarters in Waldenbuch, Germany. The company is noted for its commitment to sustainability, being one of the first major chocolate manufacturers to utilize 100% certified sustainable cocoa sourcing. Their ownership structure is unique in the modern confectionery industry as they have resisted acquisition by larger multinational conglomerates, maintaining their independence under the Alfred Ritter GmbH & Co. KG umbrella.