Who owns Kinder?
Kinder is owned by Ferrero (Italy).[1]
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Ferrero Group reported
- Owned since
- Not recorded
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇮🇹 Italy, Alba
- Origin
- 🇮🇹 Italy
- Founded
- 1968
- Category
- Food › Confectionery › Chocolate
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Kinder
Kinder is Ferrero's children's chocolate range, launched in 1968 with a milk-filled bar positioned as containing milk rather than only chocolate. The Kinder Surprise egg with a toy inside followed in 1974 and is banned from sale in the United States, where food containing non-edible objects is prohibited.
Ownership timeline of Kinder
Where Kinder sits in Ferrero
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Kinder?
The parent company of Kinder is Ferrero, a family-owned company headquartered in Italy.
Is Kinder Italian?
Yes. Kinder originated in Italy in 1968 and its owner, Ferrero, is also headquartered in Italy.
Is Kinder still owned by Ferrero?
Yes. As of 16 September 2026, Kinder is still owned by Ferrero. 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] Ferrero Group — our brands — Ferrero Group, Official document; retrieved 16 September 2026.
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