Who owns Silk?
Silk is owned by Danone (France, EPA: BN), which has owned the brand since 12 April 2017.[1] Silk was founded in 1996 in the United States and was independent until 2017.
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Danone S.A. reported
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1996–2017)
- Owner HQ
- 🇫🇷 France, Paris
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Founded
- 1996
- Category
- Food › Dairy & alternatives › Plant-based dairy
- Parent ticker
- EPA: BN
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Silk
Silk is the leading plant-based milk brand in the United States, founded in 1996 and named as a contraction of soy and milk. It moved into almond and oat drinks as those categories overtook soy. Danone acquired it with WhiteWave Foods in 2017 for $12.5 billion.
Ownership timeline of Silk
Where Silk sits in Danone
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Silk?
The parent company of Silk is Danone, a publicly listed company headquartered in France.
Is Silk American or French?
Silk originated in the United States in 1996, but it is owned today by Danone, which is headquartered in France. So Silk is an American-origin brand under French ownership.
Since when has Danone owned Silk?
Danone has owned Silk since 12 April 2017.
Who owned Silk before Danone?
Silk was an independent company from its founding in 1996 until Danone acquired it in 2017.
Is Silk still owned by Danone?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Silk is still owned by Danone. 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] Danone Universal Registration Document 2025 — Danone S.A., Annual report, published 1 March 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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