🇺🇸 American brands owned by Swiss companies 🇨🇭
25 brands that originated in the United States are owned today by 5 companies headquartered in Switzerland, led by Nestlé, Emmi and Lindt & Sprüngli.
Nestlé (14)
Emmi (5)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athenos | Cheese | — | — |
| Cowgirl Creamery | Cheese | — | — |
| Cypress Grove | Cheese | — | — |
| Meyenberg | Milk & cream | — | — |
| Roth | Cheese | — | — |
Lindt & Sprüngli (3)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghirardelli | Chocolate | 1998 | Jan 1998 |
| Russell Stover | Chocolate | 2014 | Sep 2014 |
| Whitman's | Chocolate | 2014 | Sep 2014 |
Chiquita (2)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiquita | Fresh fruit | — | — |
| Fresh Express | Fresh vegetables | 2005 | — |
Swatch Group (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | Jewellery & watches | — | — |