Cadbury is a confectionery company owned by Kraft Foods that began in 1824 in Birmingham, England. It operates in over 70 countries with $50 billion in revenues. In India, Cadbury began operations in 1948 and now has six manufacturing facilities. It enjoys over 70% market share in the chocolate category in India. In 2010, Kraft Foods acquired Cadbury for $18.9 billion. Cadbury's competitors include Thorntons, Lindt, Ferrero, Nestle, and Mars.