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Hans Riegel
German entrepreneur (1923–2013)
For his father, see Hans Riegel Sr.
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| Born | Johannes Peter Riegel (1923-03-10)10 March 1923 Bonn, Germany |
| Died | 15 October 2013(2013-10-15) (aged 90) Bonn, Germany |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Years active | 1946–2013 |
| Known for | Owner and operator of Haribo |
Johannes Peter "Hans" Riegel, also known as Hans Riegel Jr. (10 March 1923 – 15 October 2013),[1][2] was a German entrepreneur who owned and operated the confectioner Haribo since 1946.[3]
Biography
Born in Bonn, Riegel was the oldest son of the company's founder Hans Riegel Sr., who invented the gummy bear in 1922.[3] The name of the company, Haribo, comes from the first two letters of his name and where he was from (HANS RIEGEL BONN). Riegel was captured and held as an Allied prisoner-of-war during World War II.[4] Upon his release, Riegel returned to Bonn, and, along with his brother Paul, assumed leadership of Haribo in 1946.[5&# As an entrepreneur, Dr. Hans Riegel stood out time and again because of his innovative ideas and products. That is why trade associations and institutions honored him with awards such as the Golden Sugar Loaf (Goldener Zuckerhut, Lebensmittel Zeitung), the Candy Kettle Award (European Sugar Association) and the Golden Watch (Goldene Uhr, international confectionary association Sweets Global Network). In 1972, Dr. Hans Riegel received the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (Verdienstkreuz am Band des Verdienstordens der Bundesrepublik Deutschland) from the Federal President at the time, Gustav Heinemann. In 1993, he was awarded with the 1st Class Federal Cross of Merit (Verdienstkreuz Erster Klasse), and in 1999 the US confectionary trade association - the National Sales Association of America - inducted Dr. Hans Riegel into the Candy Hall of Fame, an honor only very few Europeans have had so far. In January 2006, Dr. Hans Riegel received the Bröckeännchen Award from the Bonn Media Club. This award honors personalities who have made a na For his father, see Hans Riegel Sr. Quick facts for kids Hans Riegel Riegel in 2005 Johannes Peter Riegel Bonn, Germany Bonn, Germany Johannes Peter "Hans" Riegel, also known as Hans Riegel Jr. (10 March 1923 – 15 October 2013), was a German entrepreneur who owned and operated the confectioner Haribo since 1946. Born in Bonn, Riegel was the oldest son of the company's founder Hans Riegel Sr., who invented the gummy bear in 1922. The name of the company, Haribo, comes from the first two letters of his name and where he was from (HANS RIEGEL BONN). Riegel was captured and held as an Allied prisoner-of-war during World War II. Upon his release, Riegel returned to Bonn, and, along with his brother Paul, assumed leadership of Haribo in 1946. After his graduation from the Jesuit boarding school Aloisiuskolleg, he did his doctorate in 195
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(1923-03-10)10 March 1923Died 15 October 2013(2013-10-15) (aged 90) Occupation Entrepreneur Years active 1946–2013 Known for Owner and operator of Haribo Biography
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