Who owns Altoids?
Altoids is owned by Mars (the United States), which acquired the brand on 6 October 2008 for $23 billion from Wrigley.[1][1]
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Mars, Incorporated reported
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, McLean, Virginia
- Origin
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- Founded
- 1780
- Category
- Food › Confectionery › Gum & mints
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Altoids
Altoids are strong peppermints sold in a hinged tin, made in Britain since around 1780 and marketed in the United States as curiously strong. Mars acquired the brand with Wrigley in 2008, and the tins are widely reused for other purposes.
Ownership timeline of Altoids
- 2008 – present Mars — acquired 6 October 2008 [1][1] reported
Where Altoids sits in Mars
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Altoids?
The parent company of Altoids is Mars, a family-owned company headquartered in the United States.
Is Altoids British or American?
Altoids originated in the United Kingdom in 1780, but it is owned today by Mars, which is headquartered in the United States. So Altoids is a British-origin brand under American ownership.
When did Mars buy Altoids?
Mars completed its acquisition of Altoids on 6 October 2008, after announcing the deal on 28 April 2008. The deal was valued at $23 billion.
Is Altoids still owned by Mars?
Yes. As of 16 September 2026, Altoids is still owned by Mars. 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] Mars, Incorporated — our brands — Mars, Incorporated, Official document; retrieved 16 September 2026.
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