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Who owns Rice Krispies?

Rice Krispies is owned by WK Kellogg Co (the United States, NYSE: KLG), which was separated from Kellanova on 2 October 2023.[1][1] Before WK Kellogg Co, Rice Krispies was owned by Kellanova to 2023.[2]

This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.

Key facts

Current owner
WK Kellogg Co reported
Owned since
· deal details
Previous owner
Kellanova (?–2023)
Owner HQ
🇺🇸 United States, Battle Creek, Michigan
Origin
🇺🇸 United States
Founded
1928
Category
FoodBreakfast cerealReady-to-eat cereal
Parent ticker
NYSE: KLG
Last verified
· 2 sources

About Rice Krispies

Rice Krispies launched in 1928, made by cooking rice grains so they collapse and then puff, leaving thin walls that crackle when milk is added. Snap, Crackle and Pop first appeared in the 1930s, and the marshmallow treat recipe printed on the box in 1939 became a fixture of American home baking.

Ownership timeline of Rice Krispies

Owners of Rice Krispies from 1928 to 2026 Kellanova 1928–2023; WK Kellogg Co 2023–present Kellanova 19401960198020002020
  1. 1928 – 2023 Kellanova separated out 2 October 2023 [2] reported
  2. 2023 – present WK Kellogg Co separated 2 October 2023 [1][1] reported

Where Rice Krispies sits in WK Kellogg Co

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 Rice Krispies?

The parent company of Rice Krispies is WK Kellogg Co, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.

Is Rice Krispies American?

Yes. Rice Krispies originated in the United States in 1928 and its owner, WK Kellogg Co, is also headquartered in the United States.

Since when has WK Kellogg Co owned Rice Krispies?

WK Kellogg Co has owned Rice Krispies since 2 October 2023.

Who owned Rice Krispies before WK Kellogg Co?

Before WK Kellogg Co, Rice Krispies was owned by Kellanova until 2023.

Is Rice Krispies still owned by WK Kellogg Co?

Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Rice Krispies is still owned by WK Kellogg Co. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.

Sources (2) & 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. [1] WK Kellogg Co Annual Report 2024 — WK Kellogg Co, Annual report, published 25 February 2025; retrieved 6 September 2026.
  2. [2] Kellanova Annual Report 2025 — Kellanova, Annual report, published 1 February 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.

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