Who owns Innocent?
Innocent is owned by Coca-Cola (the United States, NYSE: KO), which has owned the brand since 22 February 2013.[1] Innocent was founded in 1999 in the United Kingdom and was independent until 2013.
Key facts
- Current owner
- The Coca-Cola Company verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1999–2013)
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Atlanta, Georgia
- Origin
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- Founded
- 1999
- Category
- Beverages › Soft drinks › Juice & juice drinks
- Parent ticker
- NYSE: KO
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Innocent
Innocent was founded in 1999 by three Cambridge graduates who tested the idea at a music festival, asking people to vote on whether they should quit their jobs by which bin they put their empty cup in. Coca-Cola took a minority stake in 2009 and majority control in 2013.
Ownership timeline of Innocent
Where Innocent sits in Coca-Cola
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Innocent?
The parent company of Innocent is Coca-Cola, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is Innocent British or American?
Innocent originated in the United Kingdom in 1999, but it is owned today by Coca-Cola, which is headquartered in the United States. So Innocent is a British-origin brand under American ownership.
Since when has Coca-Cola owned Innocent?
Coca-Cola has owned Innocent since 22 February 2013.
Who owned Innocent before Coca-Cola?
Innocent was an independent company from its founding in 1999 until Coca-Cola acquired it in 2013.
Is Innocent still owned by Coca-Cola?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Innocent is still owned by Coca-Cola. 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] The Coca-Cola Company Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-02-20 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 20 February 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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