Who owns Ritz?
Ritz is owned by Mondelēz (the United States, NASDAQ: MDLZ).[1]
Key facts
- Current owner
- Mondelez International, Inc. verified
- Owned since
- Not recorded
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Chicago, Illinois
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Founded
- 1934
- Category
- Food › Snacks › Cookies & crackers
- Parent ticker
- NASDAQ: MDLZ
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Ritz
Ritz crackers were introduced by Nabisco in 1934, a buttery round cracker launched during the Depression and named to evoke luxury that most buyers could not otherwise afford. The scalloped edge and seven perforations have been unchanged for decades and are part of the registered trade dress.
Ownership timeline of Ritz
Where Ritz sits in Mondelēz
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Official recalls involving Ritz products
5 recall notices from government regulators matched to Ritz. Each applies to the specific products, sizes and lot codes named in the notice, not to every product sold under the name.
- Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches, Net Wt. 27.6 oz.- 20 Count (20 x 1.38-oz. 6-pack carton) — FDA, · Class II
Reason given: Undeclared allergens (Peanut) due to mispackaging
Recalling firm: Mondelez Global Llc
- Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches, Net Wt.27.6 oz, 20 count (20x1.38 oz) 6- pack of cracker sandwiches inside cartons. And 6x20(6 - 27.6 oz Cartons) in… — FDA, · Class II
Reason given: Undeclared allergens (Peanut) due to mispackaging
Recalling firm: Mondelez Global Llc
- Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches, Net Wt. 55.2 oz, 40 count (40x1.38 oz 6 pack of cracker sandwiches inside carton. 40 - 55.2oz Cartons in master carton.… — FDA, · Class II
Reason given: Undeclared allergens (Peanut) due to mispackaging
Recalling firm: Mondelez Global Llc
- Ritz Cracker Sandwiches, Variety 20 count variety Pack, (20- Packs of 10 Cheese 1.35 oz Packs and 10 Peanut Butter 1.38 oz Packs) Net Wt. 27.3 oz (20-1.38 oz… — FDA, · Class II
Reason given: Undeclared allergens (Peanut) due to mispackaging
Recalling firm: Mondelez Global Llc
- Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches, Net Wt. 11.4 oz, 8 count (8x1.38 oz 6 pack of cracker sandwiches inside carton. 14X8-Case: 14 - 11.04 Oz Cartons in… — FDA, · Class II
Reason given: Undeclared allergens (Peanut) due to mispackaging
Recalling firm: Mondelez Global Llc
Matched automatically from FDA, USDA FSIS, UK Food Standards Agency and CPSC records only when the recalling firm corresponds to this ownership record and, for a brand, the brand name appears in the product description. Check the linked notice for exact products and lots. Method.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Ritz?
The parent company of Ritz is Mondelēz, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is Ritz American?
Yes. Ritz originated in the United States in 1934 and its owner, Mondelēz, is also headquartered in the United States.
Is Ritz still owned by Mondelēz?
Yes. As of 16 September 2026, Ritz is still owned by Mondelēz. 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] Mondelez International, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-02-04 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 4 February 2026; retrieved 16 September 2026.
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