Who owns Werther's Original?
Werther's Original 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
- 1909
- Category
- Food › Confectionery › Candy & sugar confectionery
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Werther's Original
Werther's Original is a butter caramel named after the village of Werther where it was first made in 1909. Its advertising, in which a grandfather passes one to a grandchild, ran in near-identical form for decades and is among the most parodied campaigns in confectionery.
Ownership timeline of Werther's Original
Where Werther's Original sits in Storck
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Werther's Original?
The parent company of Werther's Original is Storck, a family-owned company headquartered in Germany.
Is Werther's Original German?
Yes. Werther's Original originated in Germany in 1909 and its owner, Storck, is also headquartered in Germany.
Is Werther's Original still owned by Storck?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Werther's Original 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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