Who owns Skippy?
Skippy is owned by Hormel Foods (the United States, NYSE: HRL), which has owned the brand since 31 January 2013.[1] Before Hormel Foods, Skippy was owned by Unilever from 2000 to 2013.[1]
Key facts
- Current owner
- Hormel Foods Corporation verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Unilever (2000–2013)
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Austin, Minnesota
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Founded
- 1932
- Category
- Food › Condiments, sauces & seasonings › Sweet spreads & nut butters
- Parent ticker
- NYSE: HRL
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Skippy
Skippy is the second-largest peanut butter brand in the United States, launched in 1932 and known for introducing wide-mouth jars and, later, natural varieties. Hormel acquired it from Unilever in 2013 for $700 million.
Ownership timeline of Skippy
- 2000 – 2013 Unilever [1] verified Came to Unilever with Bestfoods in 2000 and was sold to Hormel in 2013.
- 2013 – present Hormel Foods [1] verified
Where Skippy sits in Hormel Foods
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Skippy?
The parent company of Skippy is Hormel Foods, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is Skippy American?
Yes. Skippy originated in the United States in 1932 and its owner, Hormel Foods, is also headquartered in the United States.
Since when has Hormel Foods owned Skippy?
Hormel Foods has owned Skippy since 31 January 2013.
Who owned Skippy before Hormel Foods?
Before Hormel Foods, Skippy was owned by Unilever from 2000 until 2013.
Is Skippy still owned by Hormel Foods?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Skippy is still owned by Hormel Foods. 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] Hormel Foods Corporation Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2025-12-05 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 5 December 2025; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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