OXO (kitchenware) is owned by Helen of Troy (the United States, NASDAQ: HELE), which acquired the brand on 1 June 2004.[1][2] OXO (kitchenware) was founded in 1990 in the United States and was independent until 2004.
OXO was founded in 1990 after a retired housewares executive watched his wife struggle with a peeler because of arthritis, and it built the Good Grips range around designing for the hardest case rather than the average one. Helen of Troy acquired the business in 2004.
Helen of Troy acquired OXO from World Kitchen for about $273 million. OXO had been founded on universal design: its Good Grips peeler was made for a cook with arthritis and turned out to be better for everyone, which is the principle the whole range follows.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of OXO (kitchenware)?
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The parent company of OXO (kitchenware) is Helen of Troy, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is OXO (kitchenware) owned by Premier Foods?
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No. OXO (kitchenware) is owned by Helen of Troy, not Premier Foods.
Is OXO (kitchenware) American?
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Yes. OXO (kitchenware) originated in the United States in 1990 and its owner, Helen of Troy, is also headquartered in the United States.
When did Helen of Troy buy OXO (kitchenware)?
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Helen of Troy completed its acquisition of OXO (kitchenware) on 1 June 2004, after announcing the deal on 1 June 2004.
Who owned OXO (kitchenware) before Helen of Troy?
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OXO (kitchenware) was an independent company from its founding in 1990 until Helen of Troy acquired it in 2004.
Is OXO (kitchenware) still owned by Helen of Troy?
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Yes. As of 8 September 2026, OXO (kitchenware) is still owned by Helen of Troy. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
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