Who owns Babybel?
Babybel is owned by Bel Group (France).[1]
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Groupe Bel reported
- Owned since
- Not recorded
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇫🇷 France, Suresnes
- Origin
- 🇫🇷 France
- Founded
- 1952
- Category
- Food › Dairy & alternatives › Cheese
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Babybel
Babybel is a semi-hard cheese sold in a red wax shell that has to be peeled, launched in 1952 and shrunk to its familiar snack size as Mini Babybel in 1977. The wax is the packaging, which is why the product needs no wrapper of its own.
Ownership timeline of Babybel
Where Babybel sits in Bel Group
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Babybel?
The parent company of Babybel is Bel Group, a family-owned company headquartered in France.
Is Babybel French?
Yes. Babybel originated in France in 1952 and its owner, Bel Group, is also headquartered in France.
Is Babybel still owned by Bel Group?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Babybel is still owned by Bel Group. 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] Bel Group — our brands — Groupe Bel, Official document; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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