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Who owns Larsen?

Larsen is owned by Maple Leaf Foods (Canada, TSX: MFI).[1]

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

Key facts

Current owner
Maple Leaf Foods Inc. reported
Owned since
Not recorded
Previous owner
None recorded
Owner HQ
🇨🇦 Canada, Mississauga
Origin
🇨🇦 Canada
Founded
1939 by Henry D. Larsen
Category
FoodMeat, poultry & seafoodProcessed & packaged meat
Parent ticker
TSX: MFI
Last verified
· 1 sources

About Larsen

Larsen is a regional meat brand sold only in Atlantic Canada. Maple Leaf Foods says the Larsen Company was founded in 1939 by Henry D. Larsen as a small meat processing business built on skills he had learned in the old country, and the company counts Larsen among the leading regional brands of its prepared foods business.

Ownership timeline of Larsen

Owners of Larsen over 1939 to 2026 Maple Leaf Foods start not recorded–present Maple Leaf Foods (start not recorded) 19401960198020002020
  1. ? – present Maple Leaf Foods [1] reported

Where Larsen sits in Maple Leaf Foods

Controlling ownership as of . Brands grouped under the entity that owns them; large groups are collapsed.

Where Larsen sits in Maple Leaf Foods Tree of 12 brands under Maple Leaf Foods. Maple Leaf Foods Larsen Fantino & Mondello Field Roast Greenfield Natural Meat Co. LightLife Maple Leaf and 6 more

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the parent company of Larsen?

The parent company of Larsen is Maple Leaf Foods, a publicly listed company headquartered in Canada.

Is Larsen Canadian?

Yes. Larsen originated in Canada in 1939 and its owner, Maple Leaf Foods, is also headquartered in Canada.

Is Larsen still owned by Maple Leaf Foods?

Yes. As of 16 September 2026, Larsen is still owned by Maple Leaf Foods. 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] Maple Leaf Foods Inc. Annual Information Form (March 31, 2026) — Maple Leaf Foods Inc., Official document, published 31 March 2026; retrieved 16 September 2026.

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