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Terry's Chocolate Orange

Terry's Chocolate Orange is a chocolate confection shaped like an orange and flavoured with orange oil.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Terry's Chocolate Orange is a chocolate confection shaped like an orange and flavoured with orange oil. It was first created by Terry's in York, England, in 1932 and is closely associated with festive gift-giving in the United Kingdom. Since 2018, production has been based in Strasbourg, France, under Carambar & Co. In Canada, it is sold in some retailers and familiar as a British import during the winter holiday season.

History

Terry's Chocolate Orange was introduced by Terry's in 1932 at Terry's Chocolate Works in York. Some secondary sources note an earlier internal name, "Dessert Chocolate Orange," for the original product.

Design and composition

The confection is made in the form of a segmented orange and is intended to be broken into individual slices. It is commonly described as milk chocolate flavoured with orange oil.

Ownership and production

The Terry's brand and related trademarks are now held by Carambar & Co., and the product has been manufactured in Strasbourg, France, since 2018.

Cultural significance

In the United Kingdom, Terry's Chocolate Orange is strongly associated with Christmas and other festive occasions. It is widely recognised as a familiar seasonal confection.

Key facts

  • The product was first sold in 1932 in York, England.
  • It is made as a segmented sphere designed to resemble an orange.
  • The confection is flavoured with orange oil and typically sold as milk chocolate.
  • Terry's Chocolate Orange became a well-known seasonal treat in the UK.
  • Production moved from York to Strasbourg in 2018.
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Canadian context

Terry's Chocolate Orange is sold in some Canadian retailers and is familiar to Canadian consumers as a British import, especially around the winter holiday season.

Frequently asked questions

What is Terry's Chocolate Orange?
A chocolate confection shaped like an orange and flavoured with orange oil.
When was it first introduced?
It was first sold in 1932.
Where was it originally made?
It originated in York, England, at Terry's Chocolate Works.
Who owns the brand now?
The brand and related trademarks are owned by Carambar & Co.
Where is it manufactured today?
It has been produced in Strasbourg, France, since 2018.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terry%27s_Chocolate_Orange
    Supports: Original introduction in 1932, origin in York, and production move to Strasbourg in 2018.
  2. The Fact Site — https://www.thefactsite.com/terrys-chocolate-orange-facts/
    Supports: First sold in 1932 in York and early product history.
  3. Wikipedia (Polish) — https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terry%E2%80%99s_Chocolate_Orange
    Supports: Product description, ownership by Carambar & Co., and origin in York.
  4. Kiddle — https://kids.kiddle.co/Terry's_Chocolate_Orange
    Supports: Shape, orange oil flavouring, 20 segments, and production in Strasbourg since 2018.
  5. Terry's Chocolate — https://www.terryschocolate.com/whos-terry/
    Supports: Brand's account of the product being born in 1932.
  6. BBC News — https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g2vzn0lgpo
    Supports: Production began in York in 1932 and later moved to France.
  7. Carambar & Co. — https://carambarco.com/en/marques/terrys/
    Supports: Current owner attribution and company description of Terry's Chocolate Orange.