Is Cheez-It owned by Mars?
Yes. Cheez-It is owned by Mars.[1]
Why people ask: Cheez-It came to Mars with its acquisition of Kellanova in December 2025, which surprises people who think of Mars as a chocolate company.
Cheez-It
- Owner
- Mars
- HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States
Also under Mars: Altoids, Banfield Pet Hospital, Ben's Original, Bounty, Celebrations, Cesar, Combos, Crunchy Nut
Mars
- Parent
- Independent (listed or private)
- HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States
Also under Mars: Altoids, Banfield Pet Hospital, Ben's Original, Bounty, Celebrations, Cesar, Cheez-It, Combos
Frequently asked questions
Is Cheez-It owned by Mars?
Yes. Cheez-It is owned by Mars.
Who owns Cheez-It?
Cheez-It is owned by Mars, headquartered in United States.
Who owns Mars?
Mars is a company headquartered in the United States and is not owned by another company recorded here.
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] Kellanova Annual Report 2025 — Kellanova, Annual report, published 1 February 2026; retrieved 23 October 2026.
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