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Ritter Sport cuts 70 jobs in Waldenbuch amid rising costs and profit decline

Ritter Sport’s reputation as a top family employer adds weight to the decision

In the quiet town of Waldenbuch, where the scent of cocoa has long drifted from factory floors into residential streets, Ritter Sport’s management gathered employees on Tuesday, April 21st, to deliver news that breaks a 114-year streak: for the first time in its history, the chocolate maker is cutting jobs. The announcement affects roughly one … Weiterlesen …

Ritter Sport cuts over 10% of headquarters jobs amid cocoa price surge and losses

Ritter Sport cuts over 10% of headquarters jobs amid cocoa price surge and losses

Ritter Sport is cutting more than one in ten jobs at its headquarters in Waldenbuch, marking the first workforce reduction in the company’s 110-year history. The announcement came after the chocolate maker posted a loss in 2025 despite a 17.7 percent increase in revenue to 712 million euros (approximately 765 million dollars). Sales growth came … Weiterlesen …