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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).
Hershey's began U.S. distribution of Kit Kat in 1970 and followed in 1971 with Rolo. In 1971, Rowntree Mackintosh acquired Menier Chocolate of France. [31] In the same year, the board attempted to diversify the business, and made a bid for Bovril, but lost out to James Goldsmith's Cavenham Foods. [31]
There have been more than 300 limited-edition seasonal and regional flavors of Kit Kat chocolate bars produced in Japan since 2000, many exclusive to the country. [1] [2] [3] Nestlé, which operates the Kit Kat brand in Japan, reports that the brand overtook Meiji Chocolate as the top-selling confectionery in Japan from 2012 to 2014. [4]
Time has named Nestlé's KitKat the most influential candy bar of all time, touting its impact on not just the candy industry, but the world. "Give me a break," I exclaimed while reading the article.
According to Time, the Kit Kat bar is the "most influential candy of all time." After consulting with historians and candy experts, Time published a list of candy bars that have made the biggest ...
Kit Kat, with its crispy wafer layers, smooth chocolate coating, and unmistakable crunch, is a classic candy bar—top tier in most Halloween candy collections that kids hope to get when trick-or ...
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.
Kit Kat Bunnies are available now in an individually wrapped snack size at major retailers nationwide. When we checked Walmart.com, an 8.85-ounce package retails for about $5 while a 14.75-ounce ...