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Who owns Trolli?

Trolli is owned by Ferrero (Italy) through its subsidiary Ferrara.[1]

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

Key facts

Current owner
Ferrero Group via Ferrara reported
Owned since
Not recorded
Previous owner
None recorded
Owner HQ
🇮🇹 Italy, Alba
Origin
🇩🇪 Germany
Founded
1948
Category
FoodConfectioneryCandy & sugar confectionery
Last verified
· 1 sources

About Trolli

Trolli is a German gummy maker founded in 1948 and best known internationally for its Sour Brite Crawlers. Ferrara holds the brand in North America, while the European business belongs to a separate German owner, so Trolli has two owners by territory.

Ownership timeline of Trolli

Owners of Trolli from 1948 to 2026 Ferrero 1948–present Ferrero 19501960197019801990200020102020
  1. 1948 – present Ferrero via Ferrara [1] reported

Where Trolli sits in Ferrero

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

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the parent company of Trolli?

The parent company of Trolli is Ferrero, a family-owned company headquartered in Italy. Trolli sits under Ferrero's subsidiary Ferrara.

Is Trolli German or Italian?

Trolli originated in Germany in 1948, but it is owned today by Ferrero, which is headquartered in Italy. So Trolli is a German-origin brand under Italian ownership.

Is Trolli still owned by Ferrero?

Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Trolli is still owned by Ferrero. 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] Ferrara Candy Company — our brands — Ferrara Candy Company, Official document; retrieved 6 September 2026.

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