Cola Cao powdered chocolate drink

Overview

Cola Cao is a Spanish powdered chocolate (cocoa) drink mix created in Barcelona and introduced in the mid-1940s; it became a household brand for flavoring milk and preparing cocoa-based beverages. (en.wikipedia.org)

Brand origin and ownership

The product was originally developed and marketed by Nutrexpa. Following a corporate split of Nutrexpa, the Cola Cao brand became part of Idilia Foods (the business unit formed from the Nutrexpa breakup) and is today owned by Idilia Foods, headquartered in Barcelona, Spain. (es.wikipedia.org)

Manufacturing and regional operations

Production is concentrated in Spain (Barcelona) for the European market, with regional production historically in Chile for South America and with prior operations in China. The China business was sold to Liwayway Group in 2016 and continues under local ownership/licence there; Idilia Foods retains ownership of the brand globally outside those local arrangements and continues to expand and invest in its portfolio. Recent company reports and press coverage show Idilia Foods continuing to grow and pursue strategic partnerships and acquisitions. (en.wikipedia.org)