Cola Cao (soluble chocolate drink powder)

Overview

Cola Cao is a Spanish soluble chocolate/malted milk powder originally launched in the mid‑1940s and marketed as a cocoa-based drink mix to add to milk. (en.wikipedia.org)

Brand origin and historical maker

The product was created by the founders of Nutrexpa (José María Ventura and José Ignacio Ferrero). Cola Cao remained Nutrexpa's flagship cocoa product through the 20th century. Following a corporate split at the end of 2014, the cocoa and related brands were assigned to a new group, Idilia Foods. (es.wikipedia.org)

Manufacturing and distribution

Production is primarily based in Spain (Idilia Foods operates factories in Spain) and the brand has been produced and exported to multiple international markets; historically the group operated a factory in China (sold in 2015) and the product is distributed in several countries. Overall production footprint remains centered in Spain, with international distribution and occasional local production arrangements. (en.wikipedia.org)

Current ownership and company profile

The ultimate owner of the Cola Cao brand is Idilia Foods, a privately held Spanish food company formed from the Nutrexpa division that controls other consumer brands like Nocilla. Idilia Foods is headquartered in Spain (operations/administration between Barcelona and Valencia) and continues to develop and export the Cola Cao range. Recent company reports and press coverage confirm Idilia's ongoing ownership and activity in the cocoa/beverages segment. (en.wikipedia.org)