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
- Food › Confectionery › Candy & 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
Where Trolli sits in Ferrero
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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 16 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] Ferrara Candy Company — our brands — Ferrara Candy Company, Official document; retrieved 16 September 2026.
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