There is a difference between US and UK. Each county offers vegetarian options differently than the others. So, as we always do. I answer this question in two parts, one in the US & other in the UK. Are Haribos Vegetarian? US Claire James, Trade Marketing Manager at HARIBO, comments: “Our seasonal sharing bags are an excellent way for shoppers to get into the spirit of Christmas. As we countdown to the festive season, which according to research starts earlier and earlier each year 2, this fun and themed format drives impulse sales for retailers.” Do you love dipping your hand into a bag of Gummy bears? These little fruit gum candies can be so morish, but they are also pretty interesting. Here are ten facts about Gummy Bear sweets that you might find more amazing than the taste of them…

Claire adds: “Sweets have a role to play at Christmas and provide a suitable alternative to chocolate. According to our research, one in three shoppers expect to see jelly and foam sweets with 50% saying HARIBO is ideal 4. After all, this range is bright, Christmassy, offers treat sizes, appeals to the whole family and is great fun!” HARIBO Starmixmas (175g) is the festive extension for Starmix and includes an apple strudel Bottle, a cherry trifle Heart, gingerbread Bears, a cherry & eggnog crumble Ring and eggnog Eggs. Growing by 80.7% within convenience in 2019 1, this fun and themed product has maintained buoyant sales volumes year-on-year since its launch in 2016 3. All other Haribos Flavors are not vegan since they contain animal by-products which are Gelatin And/or Beeswax. This makes them unsuitable for vegans. It was made by Elisabeth Windisch in Germany Duesseldorf in 2014. It took a total of 6 days to set and was made in cold storage. It’s a big bear that is for sure! FACT 5: They Were Not Invented by Haribo!When it comes to sharing this Christmas, HARIBO’s sharing tubs and pouches have grown by 53% in convenience 1. Perfect for the whole family, shoppers should look out for the Share the Fun Tub (600g) and Pouch (500g) which have become firm favourites. The answer is there are 2 vegan options that US Haribo offer. Since they do not contain meat-derived ingredients, the flavors that opt for a vegetarian diet are How did they get this name? It was because they were inspired by the trained bears that were often seen at street festivities and markets in Europe through to the 19th century. FACT 3: They Are Considered Good For Your Teeth! They were invented by Hans Riegel of Bonn from Germany, but He didn’t start the Haribo company, It was his son that did in 1920. That makes Gummy Bear almost 100 years old! FACT 6: Bears are Not The Best Selling Gummy!

The answer is YES & NO. Haribos UK offers four options that are free from Gelatin & Animal-byproduct components. Which are: To mix things up some colours are not the flavour you might expect. The green ones are often strawberry flavoured and the clear ones are pineapple flavour! FACT 8: You Can Swap Nuts For Gummy Bears at Haribo’s Bonn HQ This is a full table that explains each flavor of Haribos US, whether original or not. Haribo US Flavors This is a tradition that started almost as early as the company was formed. Once a year children can come to the factory with acorns and chestnuts and exchange them for some sweets. While this was originally used in the ingredients for other foods these days all the acorns and chestnuts and donated to wildlife sanctuaries. FACT 9: Gummy Bears Are Good Post-Workout Food! The rest of the flavors contain an animal byproduct, Gelatin, which makes them unsuitable for those following the Halal diet & Muslims. Haribo US FlavorsHeavy - Active for much of the day, walking non-stop and carrying objects. Typical jobs: hospital/ward nurse, waitressing in a busy restaurant, cleaner, porter, labourer/construction worker, gardener, farm worker. Leisure Activity Level Moderately active - Do light to moderate intensity exercise 3-4 times a week. E.g. going to the gym / swimming / cycling / horse riding / dance classes / playing golf. Daily dog walking (brisk pace, twice a day). You might think they got their name from the gelatin they are made from, but they got the name because originally they were made with Gum arabic which is a natural gum consisting of the hardened sap of various species of the acacia tree. FACT 2: They Were Original Called Dancing Bear Treats! This Question almost comes from US and UK. Each country has its own & specific flavors list, which lead us to answer this question in two-part, one of the US & other of the UK. Are Haribos Halal? UK Moderate - On your feet for much of the day, either standing or occasional slow paced walking. Typical jobs: shop assistant, teacher, chef/cook, bar worker, engineer.

It might not sound like an appetising name, but it does have meaning. The mould with all the bear shapes on is filled with cornstarch and this is what is called a starch mogul. But it just means a mould to stamp the starch into.

FACT 10: Gummy Bears Are Made in a Machine Called The Starch Mogul

Yougov.co.uk/topics/consumer/articles-reports/2019/12/11one-eight-brits-has-finished-chridtmas-shopping Inactive - Do very little exercise, going for the occasional walk (moderate pace, low intensity). Spend majority of leisure time doing activities such as watching TV, playing computer games, on the internet, reading, cooking, driving, general household chores.

In 2019, HARIBO’s seasonal range experienced growth at 9.3% 1 and played a leading role in success for the UK’s number one sweets manufacturer. With HARIBO seasonal medium bags reporting +14.2% 1, while giving and sharing products showed 19.5% 1, value sales were +3.9% during the Christmas period. 1 Light - Have a job that involves long periods of sitting (office-based / driving) or are home-based and sitting for much of the day. Typical jobs: office worker, sales rep, bus/taxi/lorry driver.The rest of the flavors are not vegetarian because they contain an animal by-product: Gelatin. The table below explains each UK flavor, whether vegan or not. Haribo UK Flavors