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How many KitKat bars are sold each year?
192 million Kit Kat bars
After all, approximately 192 million Kit Kat bars are sold in the United States alone every year, according to the Symphony IRI Group.
Where are Kit Kats sold the most?
Japan
Kit Kats were introduced to Japan in 1973 when British confectioner Rowntree’s made an agreement with Japanese confectioner and restaurant owner Fujiya. In 2014, they were the top-selling confection in the country.
How many Kit Kats does the Sweet Factory make in a day?
KIT KAT® has factories across the globe, producing a staggering 17.6 billion fingers every year. In the UK alone more than one billion KIT KAT® products are eaten every year. Three million KIT KAT®s are made every day in York about 564 KIT KAT® fingers are consumed every single second.
When did Hershey buy Kit Kat?
1970
Kit Kat was invented by British confection company Rowntree’s under the name Rowntree’s Chocolate Crisp. It was renamed Kit Kat Chocolate Crisp two years later in 1937. In 1970, Hershey’s bought the rights to produce and sell Kit Kat in the United States, and in 1988, Rowntree’s was bought by Nestlé.
Who owns Kit Kat Hershey’s or Nestle?
It was launched in September 1935 in the UK as Rowntree’s Chocolate Crisp, and the later two-finger version was launched in 1936….Kit Kat.
| 4-fingered Kit Kat split in half | |
|---|---|
| Product type | Confectionery |
| Owner | Nestlé Hershey (US licensee) |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Introduced | 29 August 1935 |
Did Kit Kat change their logo?
The iconic packaging design is having a break. It’s one of the most recognisable chocolate brands around, but it seems the KitKat logo is about to, in the words of its famous slogan, have a break.
What are some interesting facts about Kit Kats?
Other Kit Kat facts you might not know…. 17.6 billion fingers are eaten across the world every year. The largest single retail outlet for is Dubai Duty Free, which sells over 1 tonne per day. Over the years, TV advertising campaigns have featured stars such as Roy Kinnear, Sue Pollard, Roy Keane, Kelly Brook and Girls Aloud.
Where was the 80 year old Kit Kat made?
The 80-year-old Kit Kat is one of the world’s most iconic chocolate bars – and it’s made in York. The Nestle factory in York – once the country’s leading ‘chocolate city – sends five million of the snacks off its production line every day; that’s a billion each year, and they’re all sold in the UK.
Where are Kit Kat bars sold in the world?
Countries where Kit Kat is marketed. Kit Kat bars are produced in 16 countries by Nestlé: Brazil, Mexico, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Germany, Russia, Japan, China, Malaysia, Thailand, India, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Bulgaria and Algeria.
Are there different types of Kit Kats in Japan?
There are many different flavours of Kit Kat, including milk, white, and dark chocolate. Over 200 in fact, and many of them are available in Japan where Kit Kats are huge and have also become a pizza topping. Flavours tried in Japan include wasabi, sake, matcha tea, miso soup, soy sauce and Tokyo banana. Weird. Want a big one?