McVities Digestives Original

McVitie's Digestives are one of the most iconic biscuit brands in the world, renowned for their distinctive semi-sweet taste and crumbly texture. Founded in Scotland in the 19th century, the original digestive biscuit was developed by Alexander Grant for the McVitie & Price company in 1892.

Today, the brand is a staple of British snack culture and is largely manufactured in the United Kingdom, specifically at high-volume bakeries in London and Manchester. Ownership has changed hands several times over the decades. Since 2014, McVitie's has been a key part of the pladis Global portfolio, which is the snack subsidiary of the Turkish multinational Yıldız Holding. This partnership has helped expand the presence of McVitie's Digestives to over 100 countries globally.