Mederer
German candy manufacturer
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Mederer GmbH is the fourth largest manufacturer of gummi candy in Germany behind Haribo, Storck and Katjes. Mederer´s most popular brand is Trolli, a brand launched in 1975.[2] Mederer GmbH also owns several other brands, notably Efrutti, Sugarland and Gummi Bear Factory.
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| Company type | GmbH & Co. KG |
|---|---|
| Industry | Confectionery |
| Founder | Willibald "Willi" Mederer[1] |
| Headquarters | Fürth , |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Herbert Mederer CEO (1981-Present) |
| Products | Produced by Trolli, Efrutti, Gummi Bear Factory: Gummi Candy, Marshmallows, Liquorice |
Number of employees | 2´500 (2010) |
The company was founded in 1948.[3][4]
Altogether, these brands produce gummi candy, licorice and marshmallows in well over one hundred shapes, sizes and flavors.[5]
Mederer employs roughly 2500 people in factories and offices located in Germany, China, Spain, Czech Republic, United States.[6]