Who owns IAMS?
IAMS is owned by Mars (the United States), which has owned the brand since 1 August 2014.[1] IAMS was founded in 1946 in the United States and was independent until 2014.
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
- Independent (1946–2014)
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, McLean, Virginia
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Founded
- 1946
- Category
- Pet care › Pet food › Dog food
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About IAMS
IAMS was founded in Ohio in 1946 by an animal nutritionist who argued that dogs needed animal protein rather than grain-based feed. Mars acquired the brand in North America and Europe from Procter & Gamble in 2014. Spectrum Brands bought the rights for several other regions, so the brand is owned by different companies by territory.
Ownership timeline of IAMS
Where IAMS sits in Mars
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of IAMS?
The parent company of IAMS is Mars, a family-owned company headquartered in the United States.
Is IAMS American?
Yes. IAMS originated in the United States in 1946 and its owner, Mars, is also headquartered in the United States.
Since when has Mars owned IAMS?
Mars has owned IAMS since 1 August 2014.
Who owned IAMS before Mars?
IAMS was an independent company from its founding in 1946 until Mars acquired it in 2014.
Is IAMS still owned by Mars?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, IAMS 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 6 September 2026.
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