Cadbury Dairy Milk Chocolate

Cadbury is one of the most iconic British brands, founded by John Cadbury in Birmingham, England, in 1824. Originally a purveyor of tea, coffee, and drinking chocolate, the brand evolved to become a pioneer in the chocolate industry, most notably with the introduction of the Dairy Milk bar in 1905, which featured a higher proportion of milk than previous bars.

Today, Cadbury's manufacturing is a global operation. While its historic home at Bournville in Birmingham remains a primary production hub for the UK market, the brand's products are manufactured in numerous countries including Australia, India, Ireland, and Canada to serve various regional markets.

Since 2010, the brand has been under the ownership of what is now Mondelēz International (originally part of Kraft Foods). This transition marked a major shift from a traditional British family-founded business to a massive multi-national conglomerate. As of 2026, Mondelēz continues to manage Cadbury as one of its 'power brands,' focusing on sustainable sourcing through programs like Cocoa Life while maintaining the brand's distinct heritage and purple identity.