Who owns Aptamil?
Aptamil is owned by Danone (France, EPA: BN), which has owned the brand since 1 October 2007.[1] Aptamil was founded in 1970 in Germany and was independent until 2007.
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Danone S.A. reported
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1970–2007)
- Owner HQ
- 🇫🇷 France, Paris
- Origin
- 🇩🇪 Germany
- Founded
- 1970
- Category
- Food › Baby & infant food › Infant formula
- Parent ticker
- EPA: BN
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Aptamil
Aptamil is an infant formula brand developed in Germany and sold across Europe, Asia and Oceania, positioned at the premium end on research into breast milk composition. Danone acquired it with Numico in 2007 for €12.3 billion, its entry into specialised nutrition.
Ownership timeline of Aptamil
Where Aptamil sits in Danone
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Aptamil?
The parent company of Aptamil is Danone, a publicly listed company headquartered in France.
Is Aptamil German or French?
Aptamil originated in Germany in 1970, but it is owned today by Danone, which is headquartered in France. So Aptamil is a German-origin brand under French ownership.
Since when has Danone owned Aptamil?
Danone has owned Aptamil since 1 October 2007.
Who owned Aptamil before Danone?
Aptamil was an independent company from its founding in 1970 until Danone acquired it in 2007.
Is Aptamil still owned by Danone?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Aptamil is still owned by Danone. 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] Danone Universal Registration Document 2025 — Danone S.A., Annual report, published 1 March 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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