The Cadbury family name is linked to the British confectioner founded by John Cadbury in Birmingham in 1824.
John Cadbury began as a grocer selling tea, coffee and drinking chocolate. His sons Richard and George later expanded the chocolate business, helping turn it into a major manufacturer. The family moved production to Bournville, a planned village designed to provide healthier housing for workers.
Cadbury became known for products including Dairy Milk, introduced in 1905, and for its Quaker-influenced concern with employee welfare. The company later became part of larger corporate groups through mergers and acquisitions.
Cadbury is distinct from Cadbury Schweppes, the former combined company that once owned both confectionery and beverage interests. Kraft acquired Cadbury in 2010, and the brand is now part of Mondelez International.