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Who owns Hau-Hau Champion?

Hau-Hau Champion is owned by VAFO (the Czech Republic), which has owned the brand since 2021.[1]

This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.

Key facts

Current owner
VAFO Group a.s. reported
Owned since
Previous owner
None recorded
Owner HQ
🇨🇿 Czech Republic, Chrášťany
Origin
🇫🇮 Finland
Category
Pet & animal carePet foodDog food
Last verified
· 1 sources

About Hau-Hau Champion

Hau-Hau Champion has been in Finnish dog bowls for more than sixty years and is the country's most popular dog food, sold through grocery shops rather than pet specialists. Its range runs from dry food to sausages, chew bones and treats, all wheat-free, and the brand backs every product with a full satisfaction guarantee. It reached VAFO with Prima Pet Premium, the Finnish brand house that has belonged to the Czech group since 2021.

Ownership timeline of Hau-Hau Champion

Owners of Hau-Hau Champion over 2021 to 2026 VAFO 2021–present VAFO 2021202220232024202520262027
  1. 2021 – present VAFO [1] reported

Where Hau-Hau Champion sits in VAFO

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the parent company of Hau-Hau Champion?

The parent company of Hau-Hau Champion is VAFO, a privately held company headquartered in the Czech Republic.

Is Hau-Hau Champion Finnish or Czech?

Hau-Hau Champion originated in Finland, but it is owned today by VAFO, which is headquartered in the Czech Republic. So Hau-Hau Champion is a Finnish-origin brand under Czech ownership.

Since when has VAFO owned Hau-Hau Champion?

VAFO has owned Hau-Hau Champion since 2021.

Is Hau-Hau Champion still owned by VAFO?

Yes. As of 23 September 2026, Hau-Hau Champion is still owned by VAFO. 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. [1] VAFO Group — Our Brands — VAFO Group a.s., Official document; retrieved 23 September 2026.

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