Germany’s family-run marzipan industry battles to survive in globalized world
LĂĽbeck is the spiritual home of Germany's delicious almond-based treats. But, with bigger sweet companies circling, the small city's marzipan companies have a fight on their hands to maintain their independence.
German gummy bear maker Haribo to open first US factory
German confectionary giant Haribo plans to open its first US factory in Wisconsin by 2020, the maker of gummy bears said in a statement Friday.
Tests find 'possible carcinogen' in Kinder sweets
A German food watchdog on Monday pushed for the recall of Kinder chocolate bars, among other snacks, after they tested positive for containing a possible carcinogen.
Far-right tries to lure voters with own-brand gummy bears
Germany's far-right party, the Alternative for Germany (AfD), have come up with an unusual marketing strategy on their website.
Germany's most famous biscuit celebrates 125 years
One of Germany’s very first national brands is celebrating its 125th birthday: The Leibniz biscuit.
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.