Monday, May 17, 2010

Haribo Licorice losing the war against Katjes

Dusseldorf - decision in liquorice-war. The Bonn Haribo sweets producer may sell his "dropje" no longer in the previous bag.
The Düsseldorf Higher Regional Court confirmed that a ruling by the Landgericht Düsseldorf (EXPRESS reported>).
Reason for the court battle: the classic Haribo slogan "Haribo makes children happy and adults as well." Because of the high ammonia-share, the licorice-dropje are not suitable for children. Then was noted only in small print on the packaging, criticized the judge.
Haribo Katjes competitor had previously sought an injunction and the distortion of Bonn accused.
The two confectioners, arguing in court for years.
Also read: defeat for the thickness of Haribo> Haribo: Court victory against Katjes> Haribo Licorice loses dispute>