Cadbury Flake chocolate bar

Brand History and Origin

Cadbury Flake is a uniquely textured chocolate bar manufactured by Cadbury. The brand traces its origins back to Birmingham, United Kingdom, in 1920. It was famously created by an employee at the Cadbury factory who noticed that excess chocolate falling from molds folded into thin, crumbly ribbons rather than solid blocks.

Manufacturing and Global Reach

While Flake originated in the UK, it is now produced in various locations globally to meet international demand. Major manufacturing hubs include facilities in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Egypt. In the Canadian and North American markets, Cadbury products are often imported or manufactured through specific regional partnerships, resulting in a supply chain that spans multiple countries.

Ownership and Corporate Structure

Cadbury was an independent British company for over 180 years before being acquired by Kraft Foods in 2010. Following a corporate spin-off in 2012, the brand became part of Mondelēz International. Mondelēz is a leading global snack food conglomerate headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Today, Mondelēz International manages the brand's production and distribution across the globe, including through its local subsidiary Mondelez Canada Inc. for the Canadian market.