Who owns Goldbears?
Goldbears is owned by Haribo (Germany).[1]
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- HARIBO GmbH & Co. KG reported
- Owned since
- Not recorded
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇩🇪 Germany, Grafschaft
- Origin
- 🇩🇪 Germany, Bonn
- Founded
- 1922
- Category
- Food › Confectionery › Candy & sugar confectionery
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Goldbears
Goldbears are the original gummy bear, created in 1922 and modelled on the trained bears that performed at German festivals. The recipe and shape have changed little in a century, and the product is now sold in more than a hundred countries.
Ownership timeline of Goldbears
Where Goldbears sits in Haribo
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Goldbears?
The parent company of Goldbears is Haribo, a family-owned company headquartered in Germany.
Is Goldbears German?
Yes. Goldbears originated in Germany in 1922 and its owner, Haribo, is also headquartered in Germany.
Is Goldbears still owned by Haribo?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Goldbears is still owned by Haribo. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] HARIBO — our products — HARIBO GmbH & Co. KG, Official document; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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