Haribo
Haribo GmbH & Co. KG, doing business as Haribo (German pronunciation: [ˈhaːʁiːboː], English: /ˈhærɪboʊ/ HARR-i-boh), is a German confectionery company founded by Hans Riegel Sr. It began in Kessenich, Bonn, Germany. The name "Haribo" is a syllabic abbreviation formed from Hans Riegel Bonn. The company created the first gummy candy in 1922 in the form of little gummy bears called Gummibärchen. The current headquarters are in Grafschaft, Germany.
Former headquarters in Kessenich, Bonn | |
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Confectionery |
| Founded | 13 December 1920 |
| Founder | Hans Riegel Sr. |
| Headquarters | , Germany |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Candy, especially gummy candy |
| Revenue | €1.7–2.0 billion |
Number of employees | ~7,000 (2018) |
| Website | haribo |
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