McVitie's Digestives The Original biscuits

McVitie's Digestives are an iconic staple of British snack culture with a history dating back to 1839. The brand was founded in Edinburgh, Scotland, by Robert McVitie and Charles Price. The famed Digestive biscuit was later developed in 1892 by Sir Alexander Grant and has since become one of the most recognizable biscuits globally.

Today, McVitie's is owned by pladis, a global snacking company established in 2016 by the Yildiz Holding group. While the brand has deep Scottish roots, its primary manufacturing remains focused in the United Kingdom, specifically at large-scale facilities like the Harlesden bakery in London.

Ownership of the brand transitioned from United Biscuits to Yildiz Holding in 2014, leading to the formation of pladis which manages a portfolio of international brands including Godiva and Ulker. In the Australian market, these products are typically imported and distributed through local grocery chains like Woolworths and Coles.