Cadbury Dairy Milk Chocolate

Cadbury is one of the world's most iconic confectionery brands, with a history dating back to 1824 when John Cadbury opened a grocery shop in Birmingham, England. The brand revolutionized the industry in 1905 with the launch of Dairy Milk, which featured a higher proportion of milk than previous chocolate recipes. For over a century, the brand has been synonymous with British heritage and quality chocolate manufacturing.

While Cadbury originated as a family-run Quaker business, it underwent significant corporate changes in the 20th and 21st centuries. In 1969, it merged with Schweppes to form Cadbury Schweppes. In 2010, the company was acquired by the American conglomerate Kraft Foods following a high-profile and controversial takeover. In 2012, Kraft Foods spun off its global snacks business into a new company, Mondelēz International, which remains the ultimate owner today.

Manufacturing remains centered in the United Kingdom, particularly at its historic Bournville plant in Birmingham, which continues to produce millions of bars every year. However, to meet global demand, Cadbury products are also manufactured in various other countries including Ireland, Australia, Canada, and India, often tailored to local regional tastes and regulations.