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Who owns Bounty?

Bounty is owned by Mars (the United States).[1]

This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.

Key facts

Current owner
Mars, Incorporated reported
Owned since
Not recorded
Previous owner
None recorded
Owner HQ
🇺🇸 United States, McLean, Virginia
Origin
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Founded
1951
Category
FoodConfectioneryChocolate
Last verified
· 1 sources

About Bounty

Bounty is a coconut-filled chocolate bar launched in 1951 and sold in both milk and dark chocolate versions, with advertising set on tropical beaches for most of its life. The identically named paper towel brand sold in North America is an unrelated Procter & Gamble product.

Ownership timeline of Bounty

Owners of Bounty from 1951 to 2026 Mars 1951–present Mars 1960197019801990200020102020
  1. 1951 – present Mars [1] reported

Where Bounty sits in Mars

Controlling ownership as of . Brands grouped under the entity that owns them; large groups are collapsed.

Where Bounty sits in Mars Tree of 32 brands under Mars. Mars Bounty Altoids Banfield Pet Hospital Ben's Original Celebrations Cesar and 26 more

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the parent company of Bounty?

The parent company of Bounty is Mars, a family-owned company headquartered in the United States.

Is Bounty owned by Procter & Gamble?

No. Bounty is owned by Mars, not Procter & Gamble.

Is Bounty British or American?

Bounty originated in the United Kingdom in 1951, but it is owned today by Mars, which is headquartered in the United States. So Bounty is a British-origin brand under American ownership.

Is Bounty still owned by Mars?

Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Bounty is still owned by Mars. 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. [1] Mars, Incorporated — our brands — Mars, Incorporated, Official document; retrieved 6 September 2026.

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