After Eight Mints

After Eight thin mints are a classic chocolate confectionery brand known for their distinctive rectangular shape and peppermint fondant filling. The brand was originally created by Rowntree's in the United Kingdom in 1962 and was marketed as an after-dinner chocolate treat. Over the decades, it has become a staple of British confectionery culture and is sold in over 60 countries worldwide.

While the brand's heart remains in the United Kingdom, production has transitioned through several phases. Historically produced at the Rowntree factory in York, manufacturing for several international markets shifted to Germany (specifically Hamburg) and other European facilities following corporate restructuring. Today, it remains under the ownership of Nestlé, the world's largest food and beverage company.

Nestlé acquired the brand through its purchase of Rowntree Mackintosh in 1988. This acquisition was one of the largest in the food industry at the time and cemented Nestlé's position in the global chocolate market. The ultimate ownership sits with Nestlé S.A., headquartered in Vevey, Switzerland, which manages the brand as part of its diverse global snack and confectionery portfolio.