Werther’s Original
Werther’s Original (from the original German: Werthers Echte) is a brand of caramel candy owned by the German company August Storck KG, based in Berlin, Germany. The candy is popular in Europe and North America.
History The sweet brand is named after the town of Werther in Westphalia, where the company was founded in 1903. From 1969, the sweet was marketed under the brand name Werthers Echte. The brand name Werther’s Original was adopted in the 1990s for the international market.[dead link] They are now manufactured nearby, in Halle (Westfalen). Product The original Werther’s Echte was a caramel hard candy. Later variants included chewy toffees, and a soft, waxy form which melts easily inside the mouth called “butterscotch-m… Continue Reading (2 minute read)