Horlicks- Heritage
Horlicks is 140 years old.
The drink's rich history that has made it a much loved part of the nation.
1873
The Beginning
James and William Horlick, from Gloucestershire, founded a company in Chicago, USA to manufacture a patented malt milk drink as an artificial infant food. 1883
Patent Granted
Patent granted for first malted milk drink mixing powder with hot water.
1890
James returns to London
James returned to London to set up office importing US-made product. 1908
Factory Completion
Factory in Slough construction completed at a cost of £28,000. 1909
Horlicks used in North Pole Expeditions
Horlicks became popular as a provision for North Pole and South Pole expeditions
1890
James returns to London
James returned to London to set up office importing US-made product. 1873
The Beginning
James and William Horlick, from Gloucestershire, founded a company in Chicago, USA to manufacture a patented malt milk drink as an artificial infant food. 1883
Patent Granted
Patent granted for first malted milk drink mixing powder with hot water.
1890
James returns to London
James returned to London to set up office importing US-made product. 1908
Factory Completion
Factory in Slough construction completed at a cost of £28,000. 1909
Horlicks used in North Pole Expeditions
Horlicks became popular as a provision for North Pole and South Pole expeditions 1914
James created Baronet.
World War I saw extensive use of this nutritional drink at home and at the Front.
1921
Death of Sir James
Company splits, with William having responsibility for the Americas and Sir James’ sons having the rest of the world. 1909
Horlicks used in North Pole Expeditions
Horlicks became popular as a provision for North Pole and South Pole expeditions 1914
James created Baronet.
World War I saw extensive use of this nutritional drink at home and at the Front.
1921
Death of Sir James
Company splits, with William having
The drink's rich history that has made it a much loved part of the nation.
1873
The Beginning
James and William Horlick, from Gloucestershire, founded a company in Chicago, USA to manufacture a patented malt milk drink as an artificial infant food. 1883
Patent Granted
Patent granted for first malted milk drink mixing powder with hot water.
1890
James returns to London
James returned to London to set up office importing US-made product. 1908
Factory Completion
Factory in Slough construction completed at a cost of £28,000. 1909
Horlicks used in North Pole Expeditions
Horlicks became popular as a provision for North Pole and South Pole expeditions
1890
James returns to London
James returned to London to set up office importing US-made product. 1873
The Beginning
James and William Horlick, from Gloucestershire, founded a company in Chicago, USA to manufacture a patented malt milk drink as an artificial infant food. 1883
Patent Granted
Patent granted for first malted milk drink mixing powder with hot water.
1890
James returns to London
James returned to London to set up office importing US-made product. 1908
Factory Completion
Factory in Slough construction completed at a cost of £28,000. 1909
Horlicks used in North Pole Expeditions
Horlicks became popular as a provision for North Pole and South Pole expeditions 1914
James created Baronet.
World War I saw extensive use of this nutritional drink at home and at the Front.
1921
Death of Sir James
Company splits, with William having responsibility for the Americas and Sir James’ sons having the rest of the world. 1909
Horlicks used in North Pole Expeditions
Horlicks became popular as a provision for North Pole and South Pole expeditions 1914
James created Baronet.
World War I saw extensive use of this nutritional drink at home and at the Front.
1921
Death of Sir James
Company splits, with William having