Balisto Korn-Mix chocolate bar

Balisto is a popular whole-grain biscuit bar brand that was first introduced to the European market in 1981. Originally launched in West Germany, the brand was created to offer a more "wholesome" snacking alternative, leaning on the use of dietary fibers (reflected in its name, which derives from the German word Ballaststoffe for dietary fiber).

The product is famously manufactured at the Mars Wrigley facility in Viersen, Germany, which serves as a central production hub for several European markets. Balisto is widely recognized for its diverse range of flavors, typically distinguished by colorful wrappers; the orange wrapper specifically signifies the 'Korn-Mix' or Cereal-mix variety, featuring a crunchy whole-grain biscuit coated in milk chocolate.

Ownership of the brand has remained with Mars, Incorporated—an American global leader in confectionery, food, and pet care—since its inception. In recent years, the brand has been at the forefront of sustainability efforts within the company, piloting innovative paper-based packaging in Germany to reduce plastic waste.