Siggi's makes skyr, the strained Icelandic dairy product, founded in New York in 2004 by an Icelander who could not find it in American shops. It is sold on low sugar content relative to other yoghurts. Lactalis acquired the business in 2018.
Ownership timeline of Siggi's
2016 – 2018Danone[1]reportedDanone held a minority investment before Lactalis acquired the business outright.
Lactalis acquired Siggi's, an American skyr maker founded by an Icelandic immigrant who could not find yoghurt as thick or as low in sugar as the one he had grown up with. The price was not disclosed and only the year is documented here.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Siggi's?
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The parent company of Siggi's is Lactalis, a family-owned company headquartered in France.
Is Siggi's American or French?
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Siggi's originated in the United States in 2004, but it is owned today by Lactalis, which is headquartered in France. So Siggi's is an American-origin brand under French ownership.
When did Lactalis buy Siggi's?
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Lactalis completed its acquisition of Siggi's in 2018, after announcing the deal in 2018. The price was not disclosed.
Who owned Siggi's before Lactalis?
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Before Lactalis, Siggi's was owned by Danone from 2016 until 2018.
Is Siggi's still owned by Lactalis?
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Yes. As of 16 September 2026, Siggi's is still owned by Lactalis. 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]Lactalis — our brands — Groupe Lactalis, Official document; retrieved 16 September 2026.