Who owns Jordans?
Jordans is owned by Associated British Foods (the United Kingdom, LSE: ABF), which has owned the brand since 2008.[1] Jordans was founded in 1855 in the United Kingdom and was independent until 2008.
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Associated British Foods plc reported
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1855–2008)
- Owner HQ
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, London
- Origin
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- Founded
- 1855
- Category
- Food › Breakfast cereal › Ready-to-eat cereal
- Parent ticker
- LSE: ABF
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Jordans
Jordans mills grain in Bedfordshire, where the family has operated since 1855, and its Country Crisp and granola ranges are sold on conservation farming commitments. ABF acquired a majority stake in 2008. Its farm partnership requires growers to set aside a share of land for wildlife habitat, which is audited by a conservation charity.
Ownership timeline of Jordans
- 2008 – present Associated British Foods [1] reported
Where Jordans sits in Associated British Foods
Controlling ownership as of . Brands grouped under the entity that owns them; large groups are collapsed.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Jordans?
The parent company of Jordans is Associated British Foods, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United Kingdom.
Is Jordans British?
Yes. Jordans originated in the United Kingdom in 1855 and its owner, Associated British Foods, is also headquartered in the United Kingdom.
Since when has Associated British Foods owned Jordans?
Associated British Foods has owned Jordans since 2008.
Who owned Jordans before Associated British Foods?
Jordans was an independent company from its founding in 1855 until Associated British Foods acquired it in 2008.
Is Jordans still owned by Associated British Foods?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Jordans is still owned by Associated British Foods. 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] Associated British Foods plc Annual Report and Accounts 2025 — Associated British Foods plc, Annual report, published 4 November 2025; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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