Haribos

Haribo is a German confectionery company known for its gummy candies. Founded in 1920 by Hans Riegel in Bonn, the firm helped popularize the modern gummy candy format that became widely imitated around the world. The name Haribo is an acronym drawn from the founder’s given name and city of origin (Hans Riegel, Bonn).

One of Haribo’s most enduring products is the Gummibärchen, the bear-shaped gummy candy first produced in the early 1920s. The Goldbären, the company’s signature gummy bears, became its best-known product and contributed to its global expansion. Over the years Haribo has developed a broad range of gummies, including cola-flavored candies, fruit gums, and assorted mixes such as Starmix and Happy Cola varieties, among others.

Haribo operates as a privately owned company headquartered in Bonn. It maintains manufacturing facilities in several countries and distributes its products in more than 100 nations, placing it among the world’s leading producers of gummy candy. The company has diversified its offerings beyond bears to include a variety of shapes, flavors, and packaging to suit regional tastes and preferences.

In addition to its product development, Haribo engages in corporate activities typical of large food manufacturers, including supply chain management, branding, and sustainability initiatives aimed at improving sourcing, packaging, and energy use. The brand remains closely identified with gummy candies and the candy-loving culture associated with its products.