Milka facts for kids
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| Type | Chocolate |
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| Owner | Mondelez International (2012–present) |
| Introduced | 1901 |
| Related brands | List of Mondelez International brands |
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Milka is a very famous brand of chocolate. It started in Switzerland in 1901. Since then, it has been made in Lörrach, Germany. Today, a big company called Mondelez International owns Milka. They took over the brand in 2012.
You can find Milka chocolate in many forms. There are chocolate bars and fun shapes for holidays like Easter and Christmas. Milka also makes chocolate-covered cookies and biscuits. The name "Milka" comes from two German words: "Milch" (which means milk) and "Kakao" (which means cocoa). These are the two main things in chocolate!
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The Sweet History of Milka Chocolate
The story of Milka began a long time ago. In 1825, a Swiss chocolate maker named Philippe Suchard opened a pastry shop. He sold delicious handmade chocolate. The next year, he started his own chocolate factory. He made about 25 to 30 kilograms of chocolate every day!
In the 1890s, Suchard started adding milk to his chocolate. This made it extra creamy and smooth. Then, in 1901, Philippe Suchard's son-in-law, Carl Russ-Suchard, created the Milka brand. The very first Milka chocolate bars came in their special lilac-colored wrappers.
Milka's Growth and New Treats
Milka chocolate quickly became popular. By 1913, the company was making 18 times more chocolate than they did in 1880! In the 1920s, Milka started making special chocolates for holidays. They created chocolate shapes like Santa Claus, Christmas ornaments, and Easter bunnies.
By the 1960s, the Milka logo and its purple packaging became officially protected. Milka soon became the most popular chocolate in Germany. Over the years, Milka made bigger chocolate bars and added many new kinds of chocolate products.
Who Owns Milka Now?
Over time, Milka changed owners a few times. In 1970, Suchard joined with another chocolate company called Tobler to become Interfood. Later, in 1982, Interfood joined with the Jacobs coffee company. This new company was called Jacobs Suchard.
In 1990, a big food company called Kraft Foods bought Jacobs Suchard, which included Milka. Then, in 2012, Kraft Foods split into two companies. Milka became part of the new company, Mondelez International. Mondelez International still owns Milka today. In 2016, Milka also started selling its chocolate in China.
Milka's Fun Advertising
Milka is famous for its special symbol: a purple cow! This cow is a Simmental cow with a bell around her neck. You usually see her in a beautiful Alpine meadow. This purple cow was created by an advertising agent named Sándor Szabó in 1971.
Since the 1960s, Milka's main advertising idea has been "tenderness." They want you to think of their chocolate as soft and gentle. In 1972, the Milka cow got a name: Lila. "Lila" is the German word for lilac or purple. Lila the cow has been the face of Milka's ads ever since.
Milka has also supported many famous alpine skiing athletes since 1995. These include world and Olympic champions! In 2015, Milka even had a purple boat with Lila the cow on it. This boat traveled on rivers in Germany and Austria during the summer. People called it the "Muhboot," which is a fun play on words. "Muh" is the sound a cow makes, and "U-Boot" means submarine in German.
Delicious Milka Products
Milka chocolate comes in many different packages and flavors. Here are some of the yummy kinds you might find:
Milka Chocolate Bars
- Alpine Milk – This is the classic milk chocolate bar.
- Broken Nuts – A milk chocolate bar with pieces of hazelnut.
- Milka and Daim – Milk chocolate with crunchy pieces of Daim bar.
- Milka and Oreo – Milk chocolate with a creamy Oreo cookie filling.
- Choco-Swing – Milk chocolate with a tasty biscuit filling.
- Strawberry Yogurt – Milk chocolate with a sweet strawberry filling.
- Caramel – Milk chocolate with a gooey caramel center.
- Whole Hazelnuts – Milk chocolate with whole hazelnuts inside.
- White Chocolate – A bar made of delicious White chocolate.
- Cow Spots or Happy Cow – A fun milk chocolate bar with white chocolate spots!
Other Milka Treats
Milka also makes other tasty products:
- Milka Toffee – Toffee covered in milk chocolate with caramel inside.
- Philadelphia Milka Cheese – A creamy cheese spread with a hint of Milka chocolate.
- Hazelnut cocoa spread – A yummy spread for toast or snacks.
See also
In Spanish: Milka para niños
