# Johannes Lühders KG – Confectionery with Character

> Johannes Lühders KG is a traditional German confectionery manufacturer based in Stelle near Hamburg, Germany. Founded in 1909 and run as a family business in its third generation, the company produces vegan fruit gummies, ginger specialties, functional gummies and private-label confectionery – made in Germany, IFS-certified, halal on request. Lühders operates five brands and supplies national and international retail partners, brand developers and distributors.

## Company

- Founded: 1909
- Location: Zum Reiherhorst 6, 21435 Stelle, Niedersachsen, Germany
- Contact: info@luehders.com · +49 4174 59 29-0
- Certifications: IFS Food, GMP, Halal (on request), Vegan (selected products)
- Languages: German, English
- Type: Family-owned manufacturing company, 3rd generation

## Brands

- [LÜHDERS Quality](https://www.luehders-suesswaren.de/): House brand. Authentic classics such as Hamburger Speck (traditional pink-and-white marshmallow), fruit jellies and vegan gummies with high fruit juice content.
- [SUPPLEMENTS4YOU](https://www.supplements4you.com/): Functional gummies with vitamins, minerals and botanical extracts – Energy, Beauty, Sleep. Always vegan, sometimes sugar-free.
- [FANDOM SNACKS](https://www.luehders-suesswaren.de/#brands): Pop-culture confectionery – Tetris Gums, Pac Man Gummies, Space Invaders. Creative designs, thematic flavour experiences.
- [BUDERIM GINGER](https://www.ingwer.de/): Exclusive German distribution of premium Australian ginger products – confection, slices, syrup, candied pieces.
- [J.LÜHDERS](https://www.luehders.com/): International design brand. Lifestyle-oriented confectionery for global markets.

## Products (selection)

- Vegan smoothie gummies (natural flavours, no gelatine)
- Omega-3 fruit gummies with algae oil (vegan DHA & EPA)
- Halal-certified comic fruit gummies
- Functional gummies: Energy, Beauty, Sleep (sugar-free, botanical extracts)
- Gaming gummies: Tetris, Pac Man, Space Invaders (licensed designs)
- Hamburger Speck – traditional North German marshmallow sweet
- Peppermint brittle (Pfeffis) – pink and white classic
- Ginger confection assortment, glazed ginger
- HOT ginger syrup with turmeric
- Limited editions: liquorice cubes, marshmallow mushrooms

## Private Label & B2B

- [Private Label overview](https://www.luehders-suesswaren.de/#private-label)
- Custom recipe development (vegan, functional, halal, sugar-free)
- Flexible packaging: pouches, stand-up bags, confectionery trays, jars, tins
- In-house design and label creation
- Certified production (IFS, GMP, Halal)
- Export and logistics worldwide – ex works or delivered
- One-stop partner: concept → recipe → packaging → logistics

## Quality & Certificates

- [IFS Food Certificate 2025 (DE/EN PDF)](https://www.ingwer.de/buderim/img/2025_IFS_DE_ENG.pdf)
- [GMP Certificate 2025 (PDF)](https://www.ingwer.de/buderim/img/2025_GMP.pdf)
- [Product Catalogue 2025 (PDF)](https://www.ingwer.de/buderim/img/2025_KATALOG_LEH_web.pdf)
- Transparent ingredient lists, sustainable packaging, regional raw material sourcing

## Pages

- [Homepage (DE)](https://www.luehders-suesswaren.de/)
- [Homepage (EN)](https://www.luehders-suesswaren.de/en/)
- [Imprint](https://www.luehders-suesswaren.de/legal/impressum.html)
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.luehders-suesswaren.de/legal/datenschutz.html)

## Optional

Johannes Lühders KG has supplied major German and international food retail chains and drugstores for decades, often under confidentiality agreements. The company offers a complete one-stop solution: from initial product idea and recipe development to packaging design, certified production and international logistics. Key differentiators are the combination of strong proprietary brands with flexible private-label expertise, deep knowledge of vegan and functional confectionery, and over 115 years of manufacturing experience in Germany.

Frequently asked questions:
- Are Lühders gummies vegan? Yes, produced without animal gelatine, vegan starch-bound.
- Does Lühders offer private label? Yes, full service from recipe to shelf.
- Is Lühders IFS certified? Yes, IFS Food certified.
- Is Lühders halal? Halal production available on request.
- Where is Lühders based? Stelle near Hamburg, Germany (Zum Reiherhorst 6, 21435 Stelle).
- When was Lühders founded? 1909.