The History Of Haribo

Episode 43 of the Sprung On Food podcast, hosted by Katherine Sprung, titled "The History Of Haribo" was published on December 2, 2025 and runs 34 minutes.

December 2, 2025 ·34m · Sprung On Food

Summary

In this episode of Sprung On Food, host Kae Sprung and guest Justine Sterling, Editor in Chief of Sporked, dive into the world of Haribo, the iconic gummy candy brand. They explore Haribo's history, from its humble beginnings in post-WWI Germany to becoming a global candy powerhouse. Justine shares her personal love for Haribo, the unique chew of its gummy candies, and her favorite variants. The conversation also touches on Haribo's innovative gummy creations, market controversies, and their expansion into vegan and low-sugar options. Plus, they discuss some notable pop culture moments and fun facts, including Haribo's catchy jingle and collaborations with famous artists like Lincoln Park and Adele. Don't miss this sweet and informative journey into the legacy of Haribo gummies!You can follow and support Justine Sterling here:https://www.youtube.com/sporked https://www.instagram.com/jksterling https://sporked.com/ See behind the scenes photos and video here: http://instagram.com/sprungonfood Check back for new episodes, and make sure to also subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@iamsprung You can also learn more and follow Kae Sprung here:Website: http://katherinesprung.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamsprung TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamsprung Looking for half off your first 2 months to help make your own podcast? I recommend Riverside and Descript. You can find links below to sign up*:Riverside: https://riverside.cello.so/kbhJQ48RO1SDescript: descript.cello.so/4oB9cH6HfXHAbout the show:Sprung On Food is a digital and podcast series, hosted by Katherine "Kae" Sprung, an award-winning pastry chef and food and media entrepreneur. This season, we're talking about favorite foods- the history behind them and the role they play in the world today. Each episode features a special guest to talk about their favorite food, and help comment on the historical origins and pop-cultural and modern society moments tied to that food. Its food history meets food pop-culture, a dose of education, with sprinkles of comedy.*Please note that I'm an affiliate and might receive a commission from the links. If you plan on signing up for either app, please consider using the link to help support a fellow creator!00:00 Introduction to Haribo00:16 Guest Introduction: Justine Sterling00:47 Justine's Love for Haribo01:32 Haribo's Unique Qualities01:53 Haribo in Justine's Life05:53 The History of Haribo13:10 Haribo's Global Expansion24:43 Haribo's Production and Popularity29:10 Haribo in Pop Culture34:04 Conclusion and Farewell

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