Verkade Melk 36% Cacao chocolate bar

Verkade is an iconic Dutch brand established in 1886 by Ericus Gerhardus Verkade in Zaandam, where the original mill icon on the packaging still pays homage today. Originally starting as a bakery for bread and rusks, it transitioned into chocolates and biscuits, becoming a staple in Dutch households.

Today, Verkade is owned by pladis Global, an international confectionery company founded in 2016. While the brand maintains its deep Dutch heritage and continues to manufacture its products primarily in the Netherlands, it operates under the umbrella of a global giant that consolidated several major snacking brands. The brand remains synonymous with quality milk chocolate, famously using a higher cacao percentage (36%) than standard varieties.