FoodCompany
Planters Ownership
Who owns Planters?
Planters is owned by Hormel Foods. It was acquired on February 11, 2021.
Planters Business Overview
Where is Planters headquartered?
Planters is headquartered in Glenview, Illinois.
What sector is Planters in?
Planters is a food company.
When was Planters founded?
Planters was founded in 1916.
Food M&A Summary in 2021
Out of 60 sectors in the Mergr database, food ranked 13 in number of deals in 2021. The largest food acquisition in 2021 was Planters Nut & Chocolate Company - which was acquired by Hormel Foods for $3.4B.
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