🇩🇪 German brands owned by Swiss companies 🇨🇭
8 brands that originated in Germany are owned today by 5 companies headquartered in Switzerland, led by Hero Group, Richemont and Bell Food Group.
Hero Group (3)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corny | Snack bars | — | — |
| Freche Freunde | Baby meals & snacks | — | — |
| Schwartau | Sweet spreads & nut butters | — | — |
Richemont (2)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Lange & Söhne | Jewellery & watches | 2000 | Jul 2000 |
| Montblanc | Writing instruments & office | — | — |
Bell Food Group (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham | Processed & packaged meat | — | — |
WIP Trading (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carhartt WIP | Casual & denim | — | — |
Holcim (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZinCo | Building materials | 2024 | Jan 2024 |