Who owns Maoam?
Maoam is owned by Haribo (Germany), which has owned the brand since 1986.[1] Maoam was founded in 1930 in Germany and was independent until 1986.
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- HARIBO GmbH & Co. KG reported
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1930–1986)
- Owner HQ
- 🇩🇪 Germany, Grafschaft
- Origin
- 🇩🇪 Germany
- Founded
- 1930
- Category
- Food › Confectionery › Candy & sugar confectionery
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Maoam
Maoam is a chewy fruit sweet created in Germany in 1930 and acquired by Haribo in 1986. Its Stripes and Kracher lines are sold across Europe, and it is one of the largest chew brands in Germany and the United Kingdom.
Ownership timeline of Maoam
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Maoam?
The parent company of Maoam is Haribo, a family-owned company headquartered in Germany.
Is Maoam German?
Yes. Maoam originated in Germany in 1930 and its owner, Haribo, is also headquartered in Germany.
Since when has Haribo owned Maoam?
Haribo has owned Maoam since 1986.
Who owned Maoam before Haribo?
Maoam was an independent company from its founding in 1930 until Haribo acquired it in 1986.
Is Maoam still owned by Haribo?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Maoam is still owned by Haribo. 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] HARIBO — our products — HARIBO GmbH & Co. KG, Official document; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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