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Kit Kat (stylised as KitKat in various countries) is a chocolate-covered wafer bar confection created by Rowntree's of York, England.It is produced globally by Nestlé (which acquired Rowntree's in 1988), [1] except in the United States, where it is made under licence by the H. B. Reese Candy Company, a division of the Hershey Company (an agreement Rowntree's first made with Hershey in 1970).
Rowntree developed the Kit Kat (introduced in 1935), Aero (introduced in 1935), Fruit Pastilles (introduced in 1881), Smarties (introduced in 1937) brands, and the Rolo and Quality Street brands when it merged with Mackintosh's in 1969 to form Rowntree Mackintosh Confectionery. Rowntree's also launched After Eight thin mint chocolates in 1962.
The Yorkie and Lion chocolate bars were introduced in 1976. [7] In 1978 the Hershey contract was renegotiated, giving Hershey the rights to the Kit Kat and Rolo brands in the US in perpetuity. [7] Kenneth Dixon was appointed as chairman and chief executive in 1981. [7]
Kit Kat wasn’t always controlled by two separate companies. At first, Kit Kat had nothing to do with either Hershey or Nestlé. The treat was created by the UK candy company Rowntree’s, which ...
The term “kit-cat” or “kit-kat” was used elsewhere in the 17th and 18th centuries. It was also the name of a magazine in Pennsylvania, published by Keighton Bros.
Kit Kat was voted number one because it was the first candy bar marketed as a "social snack," creating a delicious shared experience with a friend. The candy bar was also the first to accumulate a ...
A Japanese edition Kit Kat. The messages translate to "As usual!" (top) and "At your own pace!" (bottom) Kit Kats were introduced to Japan in 1973 when British confectioner Rowntree's made an agreement with Japanese confectioner and restaurant owner Fujiya. [2]
On March 9, 2018, Hershey broke ground to expand its Kit Kat manufacturing facility in Hazle Township, Pennsylvania. The expansion project has a $60 million budget and is expected to create an additional 111 jobs at the facility. [63] On August 17, 2023, it was announced that Hershey repurchased their plant in Smiths Falls, Ontario for $53 million.