Who owns Stouffer's?
Stouffer's is owned by Nestlé (Switzerland, SIX: NESN).[1]
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Nestlé S.A. reported
- Owned since
- Not recorded
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇨🇭 Switzerland, Vevey
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States, Cleveland, Ohio
- Founded
- 1922
- Category
- Food › Frozen food › Frozen meals & pizza
- Parent ticker
- SIX: NESN
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Stouffer's
Stouffer's began as a Cleveland dairy stand in 1922, became a restaurant chain, and moved into frozen food when customers asked to take dishes home. Its lasagna is among the best-selling frozen meals in the United States. Nestlé acquired the business in 1973, and the Lean Cuisine line was later launched under the same name.
Ownership timeline of Stouffer's
Where Stouffer's sits in Nestlé
Controlling ownership as of . Brands grouped under the entity that owns them; large groups are collapsed.
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- KitKat
- La Lechera
- Lean Cuisine
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- Milo
- NAN
- Nescafé
- Nescafé Dolce Gusto
- Nescafé Gold Blend
- Nescau
- Nespresso
- Nesquik
- Nesquik Ready to Drink
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- Purina
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- Smarties
- Stouffer's
- Vittel
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Stouffer's?
The parent company of Stouffer's is Nestlé, a publicly listed company headquartered in Switzerland.
Is Stouffer's American or Swiss?
Stouffer's originated in the United States in 1922, but it is owned today by Nestlé, which is headquartered in Switzerland. So Stouffer's is an American-origin brand under Swiss ownership.
Is Stouffer's still owned by Nestlé?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Stouffer's is still owned by Nestlé. 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] Nestlé S.A. Annual Report 2025 — Nestlé S.A., Annual report, published 19 February 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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