After Eight chocolate thin mints

After Eight is a world-renowned brand of chocolate-covered thin mints, iconic for its signature dark green packaging and association with after-dinner luxury. Originally created in the United Kingdom in 1962 by Rowntree's, it was designed to tap into the post-dinner indulgence market.

The brand's ownership shifted significantly in 1988 when the Swiss multinational Nestlé acquired Rowntree's, bringing After Eight into its vast global portfolio. Today, while the brand's heritage is deeply rooted in British culture, it is manufactured in several locations across Europe, with a primary production hub in Hamburg, Germany, to serve the international market. The brand continues to be owned by Nestlé, which is headquartered in Vevey, Switzerland, and remains one of the most recognizable names in the premium confectionery segment.