Ritter Sport Olympia chocolate

Ritter Sport is an iconic German chocolate brand, widely recognized for its unique square-shaped bars and its hallmark slogan 'Quadratisch. Praktisch. Gut.' (Square. Practical. Good.), which is visible in the provided image. The brand was founded in 1912 by Alfred and Clara Ritter in Stuttgart, Germany. The idea for the square shape was specifically conceived by Clara Ritter in 1932 to create a chocolate bar that would fit into a sport jacket pocket without breaking, yet weigh the same as a normal long bar.

Today, the brand remains a family-owned enterprise, managed by Alfred T. Ritter GmbH & Co. KG. The manufacturing is primarily centered in Waldenbuch, Germany, where the company maintains a sustainable production facility. Ritter Sport is known for its environmental commitment, sourcing 100% of its cocoa from certified sustainable sources, such as the Rainforest Alliance mentioned on the packaging, and even operating its own cocoa plantation, El Cacao, in Nicaragua to ensure corporate responsibility and supply chain transparency.