Haribo wants more money – and Lidl doesn’t want to pay. The discounter and the gummy bear manufacturer therefore no longer do business with each other. It looks like Haribo can afford it.

Lidl branches across Europe are currently running out of Haribo gummy bears and other products. The discounter and the fruit gum manufacturer have recently stopped doing business with each other, reports connoisseurs of the food scene. The reason for this is a dispute over prices. “It’s true that you won’t find our products on the shelves at Lidl at the moment,” confirms a Haribo spokesman.

And: “We consider price increases to be justified against the background of immensely increased prices for logistics and raw materials.” Lidl initially did not comment on request.

Disputes about the conditions are the order of the day in the consumer goods business. However, high inflation has exacerbated the situation. Manufacturers are faced with sharp cost increases. Retailers have to deal with consumers who compare prices more accurately than they have in a long time.

Mars products are missing at Edeka

In this situation, the conflicts take on extraordinary proportions. Edeka boss Markus Mosa reported at the end of April that the dealer was no longer supplied by 17 manufacturers and had listed the items from four suppliers. For example, products from the Mars Group – this includes Whiskas cat food in addition to chocolate bars – have been missing from Edeka shelves for months.

Haribo should also have endurance this time. As industry insiders report, the manufacturer has grown significantly in the past year. The demand for Goldbaren, Color-Rado and the like is said to be so great that Haribo could sell more than the Bonn-based company is producing. So it seems bearable that Lidl is not a customer until further notice.