Cadbury Confectionery

Cadbury is one of the world's most iconic confectionery brands, boasting a history that dates back to 1824 when John Cadbury opened a shop in Birmingham, England. Initially selling tea, coffee, and drinking chocolate, the company eventually shifted its focus to cocoa and chocolate production. The brand became famous for its Dairy Milk chocolate, introduced in 1905, which featured a higher proportion of milk than previous chocolate bars, setting a new standard for the industry.

Today, Cadbury products are manufactured in numerous locations worldwide to meet global demand, with major production facilities in the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, India, and Ireland. The brand's international footprint is supported by a complex supply chain that sources cocoa primarily from West Africa.

Ownership of the brand has evolved significantly over the last century. After merging with Schweppes in 1969 to form Cadbury Schweppes, the company was later demerged and the confectionery business was acquired by Kraft Foods in 2010. Following a corporate spin-off in 2012, Cadbury became a flagship brand of Mondelēz International. Mondelēz, headquartered in the United States, remains the ultimate owner, managing the brand's extensive portfolio of chocolates, biscuits, and beverages across global markets.