Haribo is a German confectionery company that produces a wide range of gummy candies including gummy bears, licorice, and other fruity and sour candies.
Haribo was founded in Bonn, Germany in 1920 by Hans Riegel Sr.
The company name Haribo is an abbreviation of Hans Riegel Bonn.
The first product Haribo produced was the Gummibärchen (gummy bear).
In the 1960s, the company began expanding into other countries and continents.
In 1982, Haribo introduced its first sour candy, Sour Goldbears.
Today, Haribo is one of the largest confectionery companies in the world, with over 100 million Goldbears produced per day.
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Haribo's most popular product, Goldbears are gummy bear-shaped candies available in a variety of fruit flavors.
Haribo's licorice wheels are a popular licorice candy, available in cherry and raspberry flavors.
Haribo's sour version of their popular Goldbears candy.
While some Haribo products are vegetarian-friendly, none are vegan as they all contain gelatin which is derived from animal collagen.
Haribo candies have a long shelf life and can be stored for several months in a cool, dry place. However, they may lose their freshness over time and become hard or stale.
Haribo Goldbears are their most popular candy, with over 100 million Goldbears produced per day.
Haribo candies can be found in most grocery stores, convenience stores, and online retailers.
The fruit flavors in Haribo candies are typically artificial flavors, while licorice candies use a blend of licorice root extract and anise oil to create their unique flavor.