Haribo
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Confectionery manufacturer
Founded by Hans Riegel in Bonn, Germany in 1920. Made the first Gummy Bears in 1922. One of the biggest manufacturers of gummy and jelly sweets in the world.
Haribo GmbH & Co. KG | GER | website |
Company Assessment
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In 2017 German broadcaster ARD broadcast an investigative report that claimed two ingredients used in Haribo's sweets are tied to animal cruelty and gross violations of human rights. Gelatin from pigs raised in appalling conditions in Germany, and carnauba wax from plantations in Brazil where workers are reportedly underpaid and overworked.
Source: new article (2017)
In 2018 volunteers collected and catalogued more than 187,000 pieces of trash from beach cleanups around the world to find out which corporations are contributing the most to the global plastic pollution problem. While not in the top 10, this company ranked as one of the world's worst plastic polluters.
Source: #breakfreefromplastic (2018) |
In 2012 Germany's competition watchdog fined this company 2.4 million euros (US$2.9 million) for improperly sharing information on sales negotiations with three rivals. [Listed under Information due to age of court finding]
Source: news article (2012)
This company is a member of the RSPO. Follow link to see this company's statement on how it intends to comply with the RSPO Code of Conduct.
Source: news article (2012)
HARIBO products produced in their factory in Turkey are made with beef gelatin and are certified HALAL. Products from all other HARIBO factories are made with pork gelatin.
Source: news article (2015) |
Company Details
Type | Family-owned private company |
Revenue | 3.2 billion EUR (2019) |
Employees | 3,000 (2019) |
Subsidiaries | Haribo Australia Pty Ltd ![]() Confectionery Commenced Australian operations in 2012. Their lollies are manufactured in Europe. |
Contact Details
Address | Bonn, Germany |
Website | www.haribo.com |
Products / Brands
Haribo Australia
Haribo Sweets & Lollies |