Who owns Land O'Lakes?
Land O'Lakes is owned by Land O'Lakes, Inc. (the United States).[1]
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Evidence: Land O'Lakes, Inc. — about us. Last checked .
Key facts
- Current owner
- Land O'Lakes, Inc. reported
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Arden Hills, Minnesota
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Founded
- 1921
- Category
- Food › Dairy & alternatives › Butter
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Land O'Lakes
Land O'Lakes butter is among the largest brands in the United States. The Native American woman on the packaging, drawn in 1928, was removed in 2020 after long-standing objections, while the lakes and pines behind her were kept. Land O'Lakes is a cooperative owned by American dairy farmers rather than by outside shareholders.
Ownership timeline of Land O'Lakes
- Current owner Land O'Lakes [1] reported
Where Land O'Lakes sits in Land O'Lakes
Controlling ownership as of . Brands grouped under the entity that owns them; large groups are collapsed.
Open the full Land O'Lakes ownership tree →
See the full Land O'Lakes brand portfolio (2) →
Other brands owned by Land O'Lakes
Land O'Lakes controls 2 brands on Brandtree, 2 of them in food.
Also in food
- Kozy Shack (1967)
Other brands in butter, and who owns them
The 51 brands in butter on Brandtree belong to 30 owners. The largest is KKR, with 7.
| Brand | Owner | Owner based in |
|---|---|---|
| Becel | KKR | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Breakstone's | Dairy Farmers of America | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Fleurial | Cevital Agro-Industrie | 🇩🇿 Algeria |
| Familia | Lesieur Cristal | 🇲🇦 Morocco |
| Clover | Saputo | 🇨🇦 Canada |
| Mavesa | Empresas Polar | 🇻🇪 Venezuela |
| Anchor | Lactalis | 🇫🇷 France |
| Neo Soft | Megmilk Snow Brand | 🇯🇵 Japan |
About the owner: Land O'Lakes
Land O'Lakes is a cooperative headquartered in Arden Hills, Minnesota, United States, founded in 1921. Brandtree records 2 brands under its control.
Land O'Lakes is a cooperative owned by around 1,700 dairy farmers and 750 agricultural retailers in the United States, formed in 1921 when creameries pooled their butter to establish a consistent standard. It is one of the largest agricultural businesses in the country.
Land O'Lakes: full profile, brands and acquisition history →
🇺🇸 Land O'Lakes and other American brands
Brandtree records a controlling owner for 2,570 brands that began in the United States. 492 of them (19%) are now controlled by a company headquartered in another country; Land O'Lakes is not one of them.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Land O'Lakes?
The parent company of Land O'Lakes is Land O'Lakes, Inc., a cooperative headquartered in the United States.
Is Land O'Lakes American?
Yes. Land O'Lakes originated in the United States in 1921 and its owner, Land O'Lakes, Inc., is also headquartered in the United States.
Is Land O'Lakes still owned by Land O'Lakes, Inc.?
Yes. As of 16 September 2026, Land O'Lakes is still owned by Land O'Lakes, Inc. 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] Land O'Lakes, Inc. — about us — Land O'Lakes, Inc., Official document; retrieved 16 September 2026.
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