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Who owns Colman's?

Colman's is owned by Unilever (the United Kingdom, LSE: ULVR).[1]

Key facts

Current owner
Unilever PLC verified
Owned since
Not recorded
Previous owner
None recorded
Owner HQ
🇬🇧 United Kingdom, London
Origin
🇬🇧 United Kingdom, Norwich
Founded
1814 by Jeremiah Colman
Category
FoodCondiments, sauces & seasoningsSpices & seasonings
Parent ticker
LSE: ULVR NYSE: UL AEX: UNA
Last verified
· 2 sources

About Colman's

Colman's mustard has been milled at Norwich since Jeremiah Colman began grinding mustard seed there in 1814, and the brand has held a royal warrant since 1866. Its distinctive bright yellow English mustard is sold as a powder and a paste. The brand reached Unilever through the food business of Reckitt & Colman.

Ownership timeline of Colman's

Owners of Colman's from 1814 to 2026 Unilever 1814–present Unilever 18201840186018801900192019401960198020002020
  1. 1814 – present Unilever [1] verified

Where Colman's sits in Unilever

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Deals involving Colman's

Acquisition closed

Unilever acquires Colman's

Unilever acquired the French condiments group Amora-Maille, adding mustard and sauce brands in France. The European Commission cleared the transaction subject to commitments.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the parent company of Colman's?

The parent company of Colman's is Unilever, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United Kingdom.

Is Colman's British?

Yes. Colman's originated in the United Kingdom in 1814 and its owner, Unilever, is also headquartered in the United Kingdom.

Is Colman's still owned by Unilever?

Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Colman's is still owned by Unilever. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.

Sources (2) & 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. [1] Unilever PLC Annual Report on Form 20-F filed 2026-03-12 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 20-F, published 12 March 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
  2. [2] European Commission merger case M.1802 — Unilever / Amora-Maille — European Commission, DG Competition, Regulator decision, published 8 March 2000; retrieved 6 September 2026.

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