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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.](../-/media/Mondelez/Our-Brands/Brands/Milka/1901%20Milka%20pack204a.jpg?la=en&h=346&w=613&la=en&hash=CA0CA1C7CE33480BEA28BDBD57D62F22)
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.](../-/media/Mondelez/Our-Brands/Brands/Milka/1926%20Milka%20seasonal%20productsafbe.jpg?la=en&h=346&w=613&la=en&hash=4E41E71ACA1EBBF50E5CB1C188C35BF3)
1926
Limited edition holiday chocolates appear for the first time to celebrate Christmas and Easter.
![Milka logo from 1962.](../-/media/Mondelez/Our-Brands/Brands/Milka/1962-logo5271.jpg?la=en&h=346&w=613&la=en&hash=F7C28A136808170D4382A4024929B63B)
1962
Milka script logo is trademarked, along with its unique lilac purple color, and becomes the No. 1 chocolate in Germany.
![Milka branded cow from 1973.](../-/media/Mondelez/Our-Brands/Brands/Milka/1973%20Milka%20cow%20Lila946b.jpg?la=en&h=346&w=613&la=en&hash=659FDDE4412E0DE72E66B406A0F95FA4)
1973
Lila, the Milka cow, debuts in print and TV advertising.
![1995 Ski sponsor visual with 6 various pictures showing skier racing and smiling.](../-/media/Mondelez/Our-Brands/Brands/Milka/1995%20ski%20sponsor84ae.jpg?la=en&h=346&w=613&la=en&hash=85441C42B3CE72D2129ACD42B128D482)
1995
Milka becomes an alpine ski sponsor.
![Purple milka boat with giant purple cow on it.](../-/media/Mondelez/Our-Brands/Brands/Milka/2015%20Milka%20muhbootf15f.jpg?la=en&h=346&w=613&la=en&hash=775F2884A37D4FB56262BC39926A0423)
2015
the Milka “Muhboot” goes on tour in Germany and Austria.