Who owns Albert Heijn?
Albert Heijn is owned by Ahold Delhaize (the Netherlands, AEX: AD).[1]
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize N.V. reported
- Owned since
- Not recorded
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇳🇱 Netherlands, Zaandam
- Origin
- 🇳🇱 Netherlands
- Founded
- 1887
- Category
- Food › Meals & meal components › Canned & shelf-stable meals
- Parent ticker
- AEX: AD
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn is the largest supermarket chain in the Netherlands with roughly a third of the national grocery market, founded in 1887 when a grocer took over his father's shop. It is the business from which the whole group grew.
Ownership timeline of Albert Heijn
- 1887 – present Ahold Delhaize [1] reported
Where Albert Heijn sits in Ahold Delhaize
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Albert Heijn?
The parent company of Albert Heijn is Ahold Delhaize, a publicly listed company headquartered in the Netherlands.
Is Albert Heijn Dutch?
Yes. Albert Heijn originated in the Netherlands in 1887 and its owner, Ahold Delhaize, is also headquartered in the Netherlands.
Is Albert Heijn still owned by Ahold Delhaize?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Albert Heijn is still owned by Ahold Delhaize. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize N.V. Annual Report 2025 — Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize N.V., Annual report, published 25 February 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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