- Early Years (1809-1880)
- Robert McVitie opened first shop in Edinburgh in 1839
- Robert sent sons to Europe to study baking in 1844
- Robert Jr. inherited business after Robert's death in 1880
- Growth and Innovation (1888-1945)
- Charles Price joined in 1875, helped grow brand to McVitie & Price
- Alexander Grant created original Digestive biscuit recipe in 1892
- Company supplied iron ration biscuits during World War I
- Production reduced from 370 varieties to 10 during wartime
- Notable Product Launches (1925-2018)
- First chocolate-biscuit blend launched in 1925
- Jaffa Cake introduced in 1927, remains VAT-free
- Penguin brand launched in 1932, became McVitie's in 1946
- Hobnobs launched in 1985, followed by Boasters in 1988
- Recent Developments (2014-2018)
- Sweeet launched in 2014 as giant snuggle
- Digestive Nibbles and Thins introduced in 2016 and 2017
- Sweeter Together campaign launched in 2018
- Harlesden factory celebrates 100 years of baking in 2002