Ritter Sport Unwraps U.S. Holiday Chocolate Collection With New Festive Formats

RITTER SPORT UNWRAPS U.S. HOLIDAY CHOCOLATE COLLECTION WITH NEW FESTIVE FORMATS

Premium German chocolate brand unveils holiday lineup designed for sharing and sparking moments of joy with its signature snap-open treats

CHICAGO – November 10, 2026 – Ritter Sport, the premium German chocolate brand known for its iconic square bars and high-quality, whole-ingredient inclusions, is creating moments of joy and connection with the launch of its newest U.S. holiday collection.

The lineup features several festive, ready-to-gift formats perfect for the 2026 holidays, including Mixed Minis and Choco Cubes Stand Up Bags, Holiday Tower Gift Sets, Novelty Ornaments and the return of the Advent Calendar. The joyful assortment spans from popular flavors like Double Caramel and Butter Biscuit, to classics, such as Milk Chocolate with Whole Hazelnuts and Chocolate Mousse, alongside the brand’s newest Pistachio flavor, offering a delicious option for everyone on this season’s list.

“The holiday season is all about creating meaningful memories with loved ones. As a family-owned brand that’s been part of these moments for more than 100 years, Ritter Sport is looking forward to making holiday celebrations even sweeter this season with our new chocolate varieties perfect for sharing and enjoying together,” said Sara Famulari, Vice President of Marketing for Ritter Sport USA.

As the fastest growing premium chocolate brand in the U.S.1, Ritter Sport continues to expand its market presence and deepen its connection with chocolate-loving consumers. The holiday lineup builds on a series of recent innovations, including the launch of Ritter Sport’s new Cookie DUO and the fall debut of its mixed caramel varieties.

“Our seasonal innovations are a natural extension of Ritter Sport’s role in creating meaningful moments year-round and are designed to make those moments even more special,” remarked Famulari. “By continually introducing joyful and unique offerings, we’re helping shoppers discover Ritter Sport and giving loyal fans fresh ways to experience the brand they know and love, especially during the holidays.”

Ritter Sport’s seasonal Minis and Choco Cubes assortments will be available at Target, Whole Foods, Walgreens, CVS, The Fresh Market, Aldi and Lidl (starting at $4.79 SRP). The Advent Calendar will be available at Whole Foods, Fresh Market and World Market (starting at $23.79 SRP).

To learn more about Ritter Sport, you can visit ritter-sport.com.

1 Nielsen TOTAL US xAOC week end 7.11.26

About Alfred Ritter GmbH & Co. KG

Established in 1912, the family-owned company based in the German town of Waldenbuch, with a second production facility in Breitenbrunn in Austria and subsidiaries in other international markets, currently employs around 1,900 people and achieved sales of 605 million euros in 2024. Alfred Ritter GmbH & Co. KG is the first major chocolate bar manufacturer to source only certified cocoa for its entire range, which includes the Ritter Sport and Amicelli brands. Ritter Sport consistently appears in the Chocolate Scorecard as a top company “Leading in policy and practice” globally for its sustainable cocoa sourcing.  Ritter has been a balance sheet climate-neutral company since 2020 - another example of its own purpose to do the right thing to create really good chocolate. The colorful Ritter Sport squares are sold in more than 100 countries around the world.