Matilde Chocolate Milk

Matilde is a classic Danish brand best known for its chocolate milk, easily recognizable by the iconic girl with pigtails on the packaging. Originally launched in 1970 by the Danish dairy company MD Foods (which later merged to become Arla), it has grown to become the market leader in the chocolate milk category in Denmark.

The product is manufactured primarily in Denmark, often at Arla's Esbjerg dairy, which specializes in long-life and canned beverage production. Ownership has remained within the Arla Foods cooperative, which is owned by thousands of dairy farmers across several European countries, with its headquarters situated in Aarhus, Denmark. The brand represents a deep cultural staple in Danish households and is widely available in various formats including cartons and cans.