Ovomaltine Branche

Ovomaltine Branche is a iconic Swiss chocolate snack characterized by its crunchy malt center and hazelnut pieces. The brand, known globally as Ovaltine in many markets, was invented in 1904 by Dr. Albert Wander in Bern, Switzerland, where it was initially developed as a nutritional malt extract. In the Swiss market, the brand name remains Ovomaltine to reflect its original biological ingredients (ovum for egg and malt for malt).

The chocolate bars are primarily manufactured in Switzerland, maintaining the brand's heritage and high quality standards. Ownership of the brand is currently split based on geography: while Associated British Foods (ABF) owns the licensing for many international markets, the core brand and the Swiss operations are owned by Wander AG, which is a subsidiary of the British multinational Associated British Foods plc. This ensures that the product retains its traditional Swiss recipe while benefiting from global distribution networks.