- Brand origin
- United Kingdom
- Main production
- United Kingdom
McVitie’s is a British snack food brand that began in Edinburgh in 1839 and is known for biscuits, cakes and other baked snacks. McVitie’s is ultimately owned by Turkey headquartered Yıldız Holding A.Ş. through its subsidiary group pladis.[1][2]
mcvities.comOwnership chain
- BrandMcVitie'sUnited Kingdom
- United Biscuits
- Pladis Foods Limited
- Ultimate ownerYıldız Holding A.Ş.Türkiye
About McVitie's
What is McVitie’s?
McVitie’s is a British baked snack brand with roots in Edinburgh, Scotland. McVitie’s products include biscuits, cakes and other packaged snacks sold in the United Kingdom and international markets. McVitie’s is part of the pladis portfolio alongside brands including Jacob’s and Carr’s.[2][3]
Who owns McVitie’s?
McVitie’s is ultimately owned by Yıldız Holding A.Ş., according to Made O’Meter’s ownership data verified on 13 September 2026. The ownership chain is McVitie’s to United Biscuits, United Biscuits to pladis Foods Limited, and pladis Foods Limited to Yıldız Holding A.Ş. Yıldız Holding A.Ş. is a family-owned business, and pladis brings United Biscuits together with other food businesses under Yıldız Holding.[2][4]
Where does McVitie’s come from?
McVitie’s originated in the United Kingdom and began in 1839 as a small provision shop on Rose Street in Edinburgh.[5] The business later expanded into biscuit production, and McVitie’s became part of United Biscuits in 1948.[6] Yıldız Holding acquired United Biscuits in 2014, and United Biscuits was brought under pladis in 2016.[2][4]
What products does McVitie’s make?
McVitie’s makes biscuits and baked snacks including Digestives, Chocolate Digestives, Hobnobs, Jaffa Cakes, Penguin, Mini Cheddars, Go Ahead and Twiglets.[3][7] Product ranges differ by market, and McVitie’s products are sold in more than 100 countries according to McVitie’s international brand information.[8]
Frequently asked questions about McVitie's
Are McVitie’s Digestives made by the same owner as McVitie’s Hobnobs?
- Yes. Digestives and Hobnobs are McVitie’s products, and both are ultimately owned by Yıldız Holding A.Ş. through United Biscuits and pladis.[2][7]
Is McVitie’s a British brand?
- Yes. McVitie’s originated in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1839 and is a British brand. Its ultimate owner, however, is Turkey headquartered Yıldız Holding A.Ş.[2][5]
Does McVitie’s make Jaffa Cakes?
- Yes. Jaffa Cakes are among the products associated with McVitie’s, alongside biscuits such as Digestives and Hobnobs.[3][7]
Who owns United Biscuits, the company behind McVitie’s?
- United Biscuits is a subsidiary of pladis, which is owned by Yıldız Holding A.Ş. United Biscuits has been part of the Yıldız Holding ownership structure since Yıldız Holding acquired the business in 2014.[2][4]
Where are McVitie’s products sold?
- McVitie’s products are sold in the United Kingdom and international markets. McVitie’s brand information says the products are enjoyed in more than 100 countries.[8]
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