Who owns Fisher?
Fisher is owned by John B. Sanfilippo & Son (the United States, NASDAQ: JBSS), which has owned the brand since 1995.[1]
Key facts
- Current owner
- John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Elgin, Illinois
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States, St. Paul, Minnesota
- Founded
- 1920 by Sam Fisher
- Category
- Food › Snacks › Nuts & seeds
- Parent ticker
- NASDAQ: JBSS
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Fisher
Fisher is a nut brand that started with the salted in-shell peanuts Sam Fisher made in St. Paul, Minnesota in 1920, which became popular at baseball parks. John B. Sanfilippo & Son bought the brand in 1995. Fisher now sells snack nuts and recipe nuts for baking, and it is the company's largest brand, making up about 68 per cent of its branded sales in fiscal 2026.
Ownership timeline of Fisher
- 1995 – present John B. Sanfilippo & Son [1] verified
Where Fisher sits in John B. Sanfilippo & Son
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Fisher?
The parent company of Fisher is John B. Sanfilippo & Son, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is Fisher American?
Yes. Fisher originated in the United States in 1920 and its owner, John B. Sanfilippo & Son, is also headquartered in the United States.
Since when has John B. Sanfilippo & Son owned Fisher?
John B. Sanfilippo & Son has owned Fisher since 1995.
Is Fisher still owned by John B. Sanfilippo & Son?
Yes. As of 16 September 2026, Fisher is still owned by John B. Sanfilippo & Son. 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] John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-08-19 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 19 August 2026; retrieved 16 September 2026.
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