Who owns Gardein?
Gardein is owned by Conagra Brands (the United States, NYSE: CAG), which has owned the brand since 2018.[1] Gardein was founded in 2003 in Canada and was independent until 2018.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Conagra Brands, Inc. verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (2003–2018)
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Chicago, Illinois
- Origin
- 🇨🇦 Canada
- Founded
- 2003
- Category
- Food › Meat, poultry & seafood › Plant-based meat
- Parent ticker
- NYSE: CAG
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Gardein
Gardein makes plant-based meat alternatives from soy, wheat and pea protein, founded in Canada in 2003 by a chef who had developed meat substitutes for a fast-food chain. Conagra acquired it in 2018, ahead of the wider surge in the category.
Ownership timeline of Gardein
- 2018 – present Conagra Brands [1] verified
Where Gardein sits in Conagra Brands
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Gardein?
The parent company of Gardein is Conagra Brands, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is Gardein Canadian or American?
Gardein originated in Canada in 2003, but it is owned today by Conagra Brands, which is headquartered in the United States. So Gardein is a Canadian-origin brand under American ownership.
Since when has Conagra Brands owned Gardein?
Conagra Brands has owned Gardein since 2018.
Who owned Gardein before Conagra Brands?
Gardein was an independent company from its founding in 2003 until Conagra Brands acquired it in 2018.
Is Gardein still owned by Conagra Brands?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Gardein is still owned by Conagra Brands. 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] Conagra Brands, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-07-15 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 15 July 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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