McVitie's Penguin chocolate biscuits

McVitie's Penguin biscuits are a classic British snack first introduced by William McDonald in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1932. They are renowned for their milk chocolate coating, chocolate cream filling, and the distinctive jokes printed on the wrappers. The brand quickly became a household name across the UK and Ireland.

Historically, the brand moved from McDonald's ownership to United Biscuits through various corporate mergers. In modern times, the manufacturing is primarily centered in Stockport, England. The brand is now part of a global confectionery portfolio following significant international acquisitions in the 21st century.

Currently, Penguin is owned by pladis Global, which was established in 2016. pladis is a subsidiary of the Turkish conglomerate Yıldız Holding. This partnership brings together iconic brands from across Europe and the Middle East, maintaining the traditional British heritage of the Penguin biscuit while leveraging a global distribution and manufacturing network.