Crock-Pot is owned by Newell Brands (the United States, NASDAQ: NWL), which acquired the brand on 15 April 2016 for $15.4 billion.[1][2] Crock-Pot was founded in 1971 in the United States and was independent until 2016.
Crock-Pot launched the modern slow cooker in 1971, developed from a bean cooker, and arrived as more women were in paid work and wanted meals that could cook unattended all day. Its name is used generically for slow cookers in North America, and it came to Newell with Jarden.
Newell Rubbermaid acquired Jarden for about $15.4 billion and renamed itself Newell Brands, roughly doubling in size overnight. Jarden had itself been assembled from dozens of acquisitions, and the combined company spent the following years selling many of them again after the debt proved heavier than the integration was worth.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Crock-Pot?
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The parent company of Crock-Pot is Newell Brands, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is Crock-Pot American?
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Yes. Crock-Pot originated in the United States in 1971 and its owner, Newell Brands, is also headquartered in the United States.
When did Newell Brands buy Crock-Pot?
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Newell Brands completed its acquisition of Crock-Pot on 15 April 2016, after announcing the deal on 14 December 2015. The deal was valued at $15.4 billion (enterprise value).
Who owned Crock-Pot before Newell Brands?
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Crock-Pot was an independent company from its founding in 1971 until Newell Brands acquired it in 2016.
Is Crock-Pot still owned by Newell Brands?
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Yes. As of 16 September 2026, Crock-Pot is still owned by Newell Brands. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
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