Ritter Sport creates delicious, natural, high-quality chocolates. Its commitment to premium confections has stood for over 100 years. Started in 1912 by Alfred E. Ritter and his wife Clara as a family business, the company is still run by the Ritter family today. Grandchildren Alfred O. Ritter and Marli Hoppe-Ritter are both heavily involved in the business. Alfred O. Ritter is the current Chairman of the Advisory Board. This dedication to being a family business, even with the large growth and success, has led to even more success