Who owns Violife?
Violife is owned by KKR (the United States, NYSE: KKR) through its subsidiary Upfield, which has owned the brand since 1 November 2018.[1]
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- KKR & Co. Inc. via Upfield reported
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, New York
- Origin
- 🇬🇷 Greece
- Founded
- 1990
- Category
- Food › Dairy & alternatives › Plant-based dairy
- Parent ticker
- NYSE: KKR
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Violife
Violife makes coconut-oil-based cheese alternatives and is one of the largest plant-based cheese brands in Europe and North America. Upfield acquired the Greek business in 2018 and grew it substantially as demand for dairy alternatives rose. Upfield itself was carved out of Unilever's spreads business by KKR the same year.
Ownership timeline of Violife
Where Violife sits in KKR
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Violife?
The parent company of Violife is KKR, a private-equity firm headquartered in the United States. Violife sits under KKR's subsidiary Upfield.
Is Violife Greek or American?
Violife originated in Greece in 1990, but it is owned today by KKR, which is headquartered in the United States. So Violife is a Greek-origin brand under American ownership.
Since when has Upfield owned Violife?
Upfield has owned Violife since 1 November 2018. KKR has held Upfield since 2 July 2018.
Is Violife still owned by KKR?
Yes. As of 16 September 2026, Violife is still owned by KKR. 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] Upfield — our brands — Upfield Holdings B.V., Official document; retrieved 18 September 2026.
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