Milka Chocolate

Milka is an iconic European chocolate brand, easily recognized by its distinctive lilac packaging and Alpine cow mascot. The brand was originally established in Switzerland in 1901 by Philippe Suchard, who had opened his first confectionery shop in Neuchâtel decades earlier. The name 'Milka' is a portmanteau of the German words for its primary ingredients: Milch (milk) and Kakao (cocoa).

While its roots are Swiss, Milka is now produced across various European locations, including significant manufacturing facilities in Germany (Lörrach), Austria (Bludenz), and Poland. This regional production strategy helps maintain its status as one of Europe's leading chocolate brands. Since 2012, Milka has been owned by the Chicago-based American multinational Mondelez International, which took over the brand during the spin-off of Kraft Foods. The brand continues to focus on its Alpine heritage, sourcing milk from the Alpine region while operating under the global sustainability umbrella of the Cocoa Life program.