Nestlé Yorkie Raisin & Biscuit chocolate bar

Yorkie is a prominent British chocolate brand with a heritage deeply rooted in the city of York, England. It was originally launched in 1976 by the confectionery company Rowntree's, which sought to create a chunkier, more substantial competitor to other solid milk chocolate bars. The name 'Yorkie' directly pays homage to its city of origin and manufacture.

In 1988, Yorkie became part of the Nestlé portfolio when the Swiss multinational acquired Rowntree Mackintosh. Since then, Nestlé has maintained the brand's association with its home city, continuing to produce tens of millions of bars annually at its major factory in York. The 'Raisin & Biscuit' variant, first introduced in 1979, remains a staple flavor in the range.

While the brand is now owned by a global conglomerate based in Switzerland, its production and identity remain distinctly British. The manufacturing process utilizes 100% certified sustainable cocoa as part of Nestlé's global commitment to ethical sourcing, while the product itself continues to be a fixture of the UK confectionery market.