Who owns Life Savers?
Life Savers is owned by Mars (the United States), which acquired the brand on 6 October 2008 for $23 billion from Wrigley.[1][1]
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
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, McLean, Virginia
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Founded
- 1912
- Category
- Food › Confectionery › Candy & sugar confectionery
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Life Savers
Life Savers were created in 1912 by a chocolate maker who wanted a sweet that would not melt in summer, and pressed them with a hole so they resembled life preservers. Mars holds the brand outside a few markets where it was sold separately.
Ownership timeline of Life Savers
- 2008 – present Mars — acquired 6 October 2008 [1][1] reported
Where Life Savers sits in Mars
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Life Savers?
The parent company of Life Savers is Mars, a family-owned company headquartered in the United States.
Is Life Savers American?
Yes. Life Savers originated in the United States in 1912 and its owner, Mars, is also headquartered in the United States.
When did Mars buy Life Savers?
Mars completed its acquisition of Life Savers on 6 October 2008, after announcing the deal on 28 April 2008. The deal was valued at $23 billion.
Is Life Savers still owned by Mars?
Yes. As of 16 September 2026, Life Savers 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 16 September 2026.
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