Who owns Twinings?
Twinings is owned by Associated British Foods (the United Kingdom, LSE: ABF).[1]
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Associated British Foods plc reported
- Owned since
- Not recorded
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, London
- Origin
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, London
- Founded
- 1706
- Category
- Beverages › Coffee, tea & hot drinks › Tea
- Parent ticker
- LSE: ABF
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Twinings
Twinings has sold tea from the same premises on the Strand in London since 1706, making it one of the oldest continuously operating businesses at a single address in the world. Its logo, created in 1787, is among the oldest in continuous use.
Ownership timeline of Twinings
- 1706 – present Associated British Foods [1] reported
Where Twinings sits in Associated British Foods
Controlling ownership as of . Brands grouped under the entity that owns them; large groups are collapsed.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Twinings?
The parent company of Twinings is Associated British Foods, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United Kingdom.
Is Twinings British?
Yes. Twinings originated in the United Kingdom in 1706 and its owner, Associated British Foods, is also headquartered in the United Kingdom.
Is Twinings still owned by Associated British Foods?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Twinings is still owned by Associated British 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] Associated British Foods plc Annual Report and Accounts 2025 — Associated British Foods plc, Annual report, published 4 November 2025; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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