MILKA

Introduced: 1901

Milka is one of the world’s most beloved – and recognizable – chocolate brands. Made with Alpine milk, Milka has been delighting consumers in Germany and beyond since 1901. The brand, with its unique lilac-colored packaging and Lila, the Milka cow, have a dedicated “cow-munity” of adoring fans around the world!

Quick Facts

15

Milka chocolate is sold in over 15 countries

150,000

amount of Milka products sold around the world each hour

Milch + Kakao

the brand name Milka is derived from its two main ingredients: MILch (milk) and KAkao (cocoa)

History

Packaging of Milka chocolate from 1901.

1901

Milka is registered as a trademark by Chocolat Suchard and launched in a lilac-colored wrapper.

Holiday styled treats from 1926 with bunnies and garden gnomes and Easter eggs.

1926

Limited edition holiday chocolates appear for the first time to celebrate Christmas and Easter.

1901

1926

1962

1973

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