Christmas

'Muslim' Advent calendar causes Facebook fury

Chocolate manufacturer Lindt was the target of an online mob this week, after Facebook users mistook the building on their oriental-themed Advent calendar for a mosque.

copyright

Lindt and Haribo bears must get along: court

A German court ruled on Wednesday that German Haribo gummy bears had no grounds to complain about copyright infringement by their Swiss chocolatey cousins from Lindt.

Lindt

Haribo loses battle of the bears to Lindt

German sweet maker Haribo suffered a legal setback on Friday when a court ruled that Swiss chocolate maker Lindt is not infringing on the patent of Haribo's "gold bear" jellies.

Easter

Lindt loses bunny battle

Swiss chocolate giant Lindt has lost its legal fight to stop a German rival from selling chocolate bunnies wrapped in golden foil, bringing to an end a decade-long dispute over the traditional Easter treat.

Food and Drink

Haribo mauls Lindt in gummy bear battle

A German gummy bear maker won a court battle Tuesday against a Swiss manufacturer of chocolate teddy bears over the marketing of their sweets.