Milka Zartherb chocolate bar

Milka is one of the world's most recognizable chocolate brands, famous for its lilac packaging and Alpine cow mascot. The brand's history dates back to 1901 when it was first registered in Lörrach, Germany, by the Swiss chocolatier Philippe Suchard. The unique name is a portmanteau of its two main ingredients: Milch (milk) and Kakao (cocoa). Originally a Swiss brand by heritage, it has deep roots in the Alpine region.

Today, Milka is a flagship brand of Mondelēz International, an American multinational confectionery giant based in Chicago. While the brand originated in Switzerland and Germany, its production is now decentralized to several European locations to serve global markets. The main manufacturing facility remains in Lörrach, Germany, but the product is also manufactured in countries like Austria, Poland, and Bulgaria, depending on the specific product line and consumer market.