Who owns Smartfood?
Smartfood is owned by PepsiCo (the United States, NASDAQ: PEP).[1]
Key facts
- Current owner
- PepsiCo, Inc. verified
- Owned since
- Not recorded
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Purchase, New York
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Founded
- 1985
- Category
- Food › Snacks › Salty snacks
- Parent ticker
- NASDAQ: PEP
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Smartfood
Smartfood makes white cheddar popcorn in a black bag, founded in Massachusetts in 1985 and acquired by Frito-Lay in 1989. It is the largest ready-to-eat popcorn brand in the United States. The black bag was chosen to stand out in an aisle where almost every other package used bright colours.
Ownership timeline of Smartfood
Where Smartfood sits in PepsiCo
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Smartfood?
The parent company of Smartfood is PepsiCo, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is Smartfood American?
Yes. Smartfood originated in the United States in 1985 and its owner, PepsiCo, is also headquartered in the United States.
Is Smartfood still owned by PepsiCo?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Smartfood is still owned by PepsiCo. 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] PepsiCo, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-02-03 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 3 February 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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