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Who owns Riesen?

Riesen is owned by Storck (Germany).[1]

This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.

Key facts

Current owner
August Storck KG reported
Owned since
Not recorded
Previous owner
None recorded
Owner HQ
🇩🇪 Germany, Berlin
Origin
🇩🇪 Germany
Founded
1969
Category
FoodConfectioneryChocolate
Last verified
· 1 sources

About Riesen

Riesen is a chewy dark chocolate caramel sold in a roll or a bag, made since 1969. Its name means giant in German, and it is one of the few Storck brands to have built a substantial following in the United States as well as in Europe.

Ownership timeline of Riesen

Owners of Riesen from 1969 to 2026 Storck 1969–present Storck 197019801990200020102020
  1. 1969 – present Storck [1] reported

Where Riesen sits in Storck

Controlling ownership as of . Brands grouped under the entity that owns them; large groups are collapsed.

Where Riesen sits in Storck Tree of 5 brands under Storck. Storck Riesen merci nimm2 Toffifee Werther's Original

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the parent company of Riesen?

The parent company of Riesen is Storck, a family-owned company headquartered in Germany.

Is Riesen German?

Yes. Riesen originated in Germany in 1969 and its owner, Storck, is also headquartered in Germany.

Is Riesen still owned by Storck?

Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Riesen is still owned by Storck. 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. [1] Storck — the company — August Storck KG, Official document; retrieved 6 September 2026.

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