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
- Food › Confectionery › Chocolate
- 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
Where Riesen sits in Storck
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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] Storck — the company — August Storck KG, Official document; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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