🇺🇸 American brands owned by Swiss companies 🇨🇭
40 brands that originated in the United States are owned today by 13 companies headquartered in Switzerland, led by Nestlé, Emmi and Garmin.
Nestlé (14)
Emmi (5)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athenos | Cheese | 2021 | — |
| Cowgirl Creamery | Cheese | 2016 | — |
| Cypress Grove | Cheese | 2010 | — |
| Meyenberg | Milk & cream | 2017 | — |
| Roth | Cheese | 2009 | — |
Garmin (5)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| fēnix | Connected devices | — | — |
| Forerunner | Connected devices | — | — |
| Garmin | Maps & navigation | — | — |
| inReach | Connected devices | — | — |
| JL Audio | TVs & audio | 2023 | — |
Lindt & Sprüngli (3)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghirardelli | Chocolate | 1998 | Jan 1998 |
| Russell Stover | Chocolate | 2014 | Sep 2014 |
| Whitman's | Chocolate | 2014 | Sep 2014 |
Sonova (2)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Bionics | Medical devices | — | — |
| Connect Hearing | Medical devices | — | — |
Galderma (2)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alastin | Dermocosmetics & clinical skin care | — | — |
| Cetaphil | Dermocosmetics & clinical skin care | — | — |
Chiquita (2)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiquita | Fresh fruit | — | — |
| Fresh Express | Fresh vegetables | 2005 | — |
Chubb (2)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chubb | Property & casualty insurance | — | — |
| Westchester | Property & casualty insurance | — | — |
Hero Group (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beech-Nut | Baby meals & snacks | 2005 | — |
Sunstar (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUTLER | Toothpaste & toothbrushes | — | — |
Zurich (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmers Group | Property & casualty insurance | — | — |
Swatch Group (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | Jewellery & watches | — | — |
Swiss Re (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lumico Life | Life & health insurance | — | — |