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This is a curated list of chocolate bar brands from across the globe, compiled on Wikipedia to catalog popular, regional, and niche chocolate bar products from multiple countries and companies. The list organizes brands by their origin or product category, covering everything from mass-market global snacks to artisanal local products.
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The list serves as a reference for consumers, retailers, and researchers to quickly access a broad overview of global chocolate bar offerings. It bridges regional gaps, including both Western market leaders like Hershey's and Cadbury, and emerging Asian brands such as Japan's Morinaga and Korea's Orion.
Chocolate bar brands on the list reflect local food traditions: for example, Japanese brands often focus on unique flavor pairings like matcha or red bean, while European brands emphasize premium, traditional cocoa sourcing. The list also highlights industry shifts, such as the rise of vegan and low-sugar chocolate bar brands in recent years.
As a dynamic encyclopedia entry, the list is regularly updated to add new brands and remove outdated ones, though it may not cover every tiny local brand due to space constraints. It prioritizes brands with widespread recognition or documented notability.
This is a list of chocolate bar brands, in alphabetical order, including discontinued brands. A chocolate bar, also known as a candy bar in American English, is a confection in an oblong or rectangular form containing chocolate, dark chocolate, or white chocolate, which may also contain layerings or mixtures that include nuts, fruit, caramel, nougat, and wafers.
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