Pringles is owned by Kellanova (the United States, NYSE: K), which was separated from Kellanova on 2 October 2023.[1][2] Before Kellanova, Pringles was owned by Procter & Gamble from 1968 to 2012.[1]
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Pringles are uniformly shaped crisps stacked in a tube, developed by Procter & Gamble over a decade and launched in 1968. They were made from dehydrated potato, which led to a British court case over whether they were crisps for tax purposes. P&G sold the brand to Kellogg in 2012, and it went to Kellanova in the 2023 split.
Ownership timeline of Pringles
1968 – 2012Procter & Gamble[1]reportedProcter & Gamble developed Pringles and sold the brand to Kellogg in 2012; it passed to Kellanova in the 2023 split.
2012 – 2023Kellanova — separated out 2 October 2023[1]reportedRetained by Kellanova after the split; this closed edge records the pre-split Kellogg Company period.
Mars agreed to acquire Kellanova for $83.50 per share in cash, which would add Pringles and Cheez-It to Mars Snacking and rank among the largest packaged food deals ever. The transaction required clearance in multiple jurisdictions.