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    Haribo is a German confectionery company, founded in 1920 by Johannes Riegel, Sr.
    Haribo is a German confectionery company, founded in 1920 by Johannes Riegel, Sr.

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    Haribo is headquartered in Bonn and the name is an acronym for Hans Riegel, Bonn.
    Haribo is headquartered in Bonn and the name is an acronym for Hans Riegel, Bonn.

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    Haribo made the first gummy candy in 1922 when Hans Riegel, Sr. made the first Gummibärchen.
    Haribo made the first gummy candy in 1922 when Hans Riegel, Sr. made the first Gummibärchen.

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    After Hans Riegel, Sr. died during World War II, his son, also named Hans Riegel, took
    After Hans Riegel, Sr. died during World War II, his son, also named Hans Riegel, took

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    over the company.
    over the company.

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    Haribo expanded its operations, taking over many local confectionery manufacturers in
    Haribo expanded its operations, taking over many local confectionery manufacturers in

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    countries all over the world.
    countries all over the world.

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    Haribo is one of the biggest manufacturers of gummy and jelly sweets in the world, with
    Haribo is one of the biggest manufacturers of gummy and jelly sweets in the world, with

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    its products mainly consisting of gummy bears, other jelly sweets and liquorice.
    its products mainly consisting of gummy bears, other jelly sweets and liquorice.

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    The company has five factories in Germany and 13 throughout the rest of Europe, and
    The company has five factories in Germany and 13 throughout the rest of Europe, and

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    sales offices in almost every country in Europe, as well as in the United States and Australia.
    sales offices in almost every country in Europe, as well as in the United States and Australia.

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    Slogans Haribo's German catch phrase is Haribo macht
    Slogans Haribo's German catch phrase is Haribo macht

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    Kinder froh – und Erwachsene ebenso, and in English-speaking countries, it uses the
    Kinder froh – und Erwachsene ebenso, and in English-speaking countries, it uses the

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    slogan "Kids and grown-ups love it so – the happy world of Haribo".
    slogan "Kids and grown-ups love it so – the happy world of Haribo".

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    The German advertisements have been voiced by Thomas Gottschalk since 1991.
    The German advertisements have been voiced by Thomas Gottschalk since 1991.

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    Slogans used in various languages around the world seem to be variations on the same theme,
    Slogans used in various languages around the world seem to be variations on the same theme,

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    written to rhyme in most languages.
    written to rhyme in most languages.

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    Slogans around the world include: Key brands
    Slogans around the world include: Key brands

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    Haribo's key brands in the UK are Starmix, Tangfastics, Supermix, and Maoam, with Maoam
    Haribo's key brands in the UK are Starmix, Tangfastics, Supermix, and Maoam, with Maoam

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    being its own line of chewy sweets.
    being its own line of chewy sweets.

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    They were once the distributor of Pez products in the United Kingdom, but this is no longer
    They were once the distributor of Pez products in the United Kingdom, but this is no longer

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    the case.
    the case.

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    Haribo makes Pontefract Cakes at their factory in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, and other locations.
    Haribo makes Pontefract Cakes at their factory in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, and other locations.

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    The Fraise Tagada is one of the best-selling varieties in France.
    The Fraise Tagada is one of the best-selling varieties in France.

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    Products UK products:
    Products UK products:

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    Chamallows Cola Twist
    Chamallows Cola Twist

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    Dominion Mallows Fantasy Mix
    Dominion Mallows Fantasy Mix

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    Farmyard Friends Fizzicles
    Farmyard Friends Fizzicles

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    Fizzy Cola Fizzy Sea World
    Fizzy Cola Fizzy Sea World

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    Football Mix Fruity-Frutti
    Football Mix Fruity-Frutti

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    Funny Mix Games Mix
    Funny Mix Games Mix

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    Gold Medals Goldbears
    Gold Medals Goldbears

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    Happy Cola Heart Throbs
    Happy Cola Heart Throbs

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    Hearts and Rings Jelly Babies
    Hearts and Rings Jelly Babies

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    Jelly Beans Jolly Jungle
    Jelly Beans Jolly Jungle

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    Juicy Goldbears Liquorice Favourites
    Juicy Goldbears Liquorice Favourites

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    Mallow Mania Milkshakes
    Mallow Mania Milkshakes

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    Minions Pinballs
    Minions Pinballs

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    Pinballs with blue pinballs Pontefract Cakes
    Pinballs with blue pinballs Pontefract Cakes

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    Smurfs Sour Cherries
    Smurfs Sour Cherries

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    Sour Strawbs Starmix
    Sour Strawbs Starmix

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    Starmix with Bluebears Strawbs
    Starmix with Bluebears Strawbs

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    Supermix Tangfastics
    Supermix Tangfastics

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    Tangfastics with Watermelon slices Tropifrutti
    Tangfastics with Watermelon slices Tropifrutti

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    Winegums Yellow Bellies
    Winegums Yellow Bellies

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    US Products: Hanging Bags
    US Products: Hanging Bags

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    Rattle-Snakes Frogs
    Rattle-Snakes Frogs

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    Clown Fish Mini Rainbow Frogs
    Clown Fish Mini Rainbow Frogs

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    Jelly Babies Fruity Pasta
    Jelly Babies Fruity Pasta

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    Happy Cola Sour S'ghetti
    Happy Cola Sour S'ghetti

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    United States presence
    United States presence

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    Haribo had been imported into the United States for many years by German food importers and
    Haribo had been imported into the United States for many years by German food importers and

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    sold at German and other gourmet stores at "gourmet prices", mostly in bulk.
    sold at German and other gourmet stores at "gourmet prices", mostly in bulk.

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    At home in Germany, Haribo was not an exclusive gourmet product, but a mass market candy.
    At home in Germany, Haribo was not an exclusive gourmet product, but a mass market candy.

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    When Haribo of America was incorporated in the 1980s in Baltimore, Maryland, Haribo's
    When Haribo of America was incorporated in the 1980s in Baltimore, Maryland, Haribo's

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    gummy candies were introduced to the US mass market through drugstores, grocery stores,
    gummy candies were introduced to the US mass market through drugstores, grocery stores,

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    discount stores, etc.
    discount stores, etc.

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    The packaging was translated into English, and package weights were adjusted to match
    The packaging was translated into English, and package weights were adjusted to match

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    U.S. candy price points and package sizes.
    U.S. candy price points and package sizes.

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    A laydown bag was developed for the US supermarket trade, instead of the hanging bag commonly
    A laydown bag was developed for the US supermarket trade, instead of the hanging bag commonly

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    found in German supermarkets, and a boxed product was developed for theaters.
    found in German supermarkets, and a boxed product was developed for theaters.

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    Once this was done and Haribo products in US-style packaging were introduced at confectionery
    Once this was done and Haribo products in US-style packaging were introduced at confectionery

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    and fancy food shows, Haribo became a popular item.
    and fancy food shows, Haribo became a popular item.

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    Sales soared the first year, and gummy bears became so popular in the US, Haribo in Germany
    Sales soared the first year, and gummy bears became so popular in the US, Haribo in Germany

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    could not supply enough product, so the US.
    could not supply enough product, so the US.

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    market was soon flooded with German competitors such as Trolli, Black Forest, and others.
    market was soon flooded with German competitors such as Trolli, Black Forest, and others.

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    The Landesmuseum Koblenz created a traveling exhibition about the history of Haribo in
    The Landesmuseum Koblenz created a traveling exhibition about the history of Haribo in

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    2006.
    2006.

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    Criticism Haribo was accused of using Jewish forced
    Criticism Haribo was accused of using Jewish forced

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    labor in its factories during World War II, but denies it.
    labor in its factories during World War II, but denies it.

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    Additionally, Haribo has come under fire for their sugarless Gold Bear variety which contains
    Additionally, Haribo has come under fire for their sugarless Gold Bear variety which contains

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    the sugar substitute Lycasin, which has shown to cause severe intestinal distress in those
    the sugar substitute Lycasin, which has shown to cause severe intestinal distress in those

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    who consume significant amount of the product.
    who consume significant amount of the product.

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    Many humorous reviews of this product on the Amazon.com website have gone viral.
    Many humorous reviews of this product on the Amazon.com website have gone viral.

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    References
    References

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    External links Official website
    External links Official website

All noun
confectionery
/kənˈfekSHəˌnerē/
word
Candy and other sweets considered collectively

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Intro:

Haribo is a German confectionery company, founded in 1920 by Johannes Riegel, Sr.
Haribo is headquartered in Bonn and the name is an acronym for Hans Riegel, Bonn.
Haribo made the first gummy candy in 1922 when Hans Riegel, Sr. made the first Gummibärchen.
After Hans Riegel, Sr. died during World War II, his son, also named Hans Riegel, took
over the company.. Haribo expanded its operations, taking over many local confectionery manufacturers in
countries all over the world.. Haribo is one of the biggest manufacturers of gummy and jelly sweets in the world, with
its products mainly consisting of gummy bears, other jelly sweets and liquorice.
The company has five factories in Germany and 13 throughout the rest of Europe, and
sales offices in almost every country in Europe, as well as in the United States and Australia.
Slogans Haribo's German catch phrase is Haribo macht
Kinder froh – und Erwachsene ebenso, and in English-speaking countries, it uses the
slogan "Kids and grown-ups love it so – the happy world of Haribo".
The German advertisements have been voiced by Thomas Gottschalk since 1991.
Slogans used in various languages around the world seem to be variations on the same theme,
written to rhyme in most languages.. Slogans around the world include: Key brands. Haribo's key brands in the UK are Starmix, Tangfastics, Supermix, and Maoam, with Maoam
being its own line of chewy sweets..

Video Vocabulary

slogans

/ˈslōɡən/

noun other

short and striking or memorable phrase used in advertising. Distinctive phrase used in political campaign, etc..

acronym

/ˈakrəˌnim/

noun

abbreviation formed from initial letters of other words.

distributor

/dəˈstribyədər/

noun

agent who supplies goods to retailers.

expanded

/ikˈspandəd/

adjective verb

being or having been expanded. To make something larger in size, number, amount.

throughout

/THro͞oˈout/

adverb preposition

in every part of something. Over/across an entire place/thing; in every part.

varieties

/vəˈrīədē/

noun other

quality or state of being different or diverse. Particular types of things or people.

variations

/ˌverēˈāSH(ə)n/

noun other

change or slight difference in condition, amount, or level. Some things almost the same as another but different.

offices

/ˈôfis/

noun other

place of business. Important job positions, often in governments.

manufacturers

/ˌmanyəˈfak(t)SHərər/

noun other

person or company that makes goods for sale. Groups or companies that make a certain product.

advertisements

/ˈadvərˌtīzmənt/

noun other

notice or announcement in public medium promoting product. Posters TV etc. showing advantages of new product.

company

/ˈkəmp(ə)nē/

noun verb

commercial business. associate with.

biggest

/biɡ/

adjective

of great size or extent.