Cheez-It is owned by Kellanova (the United States, NYSE: K), which was separated from Kellanova on 2 October 2023.[1][2] Cheez-It was founded in 1921 in the United States and was independent until 2023.
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Cheez-It baked cheese crackers have been made since 1921 by the Green & Green Company of Dayton, Ohio, and are made with real cheese aged before baking. The brand passed through several owners before reaching Kellogg, and went to Kellanova in the 2023 split.
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Mars agreed to acquire Kellanova for $83.50 per share in cash, which would add Pringles and Cheez-It to Mars Snacking and rank among the largest packaged food deals ever. The transaction required clearance in multiple jurisdictions.
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The parent company of Cheez-It is Kellanova, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Yes. Cheez-It originated in the United States in 1921 and its owner, Kellanova, is also headquartered in the United States.
Kellanova has owned Cheez-It since 2 October 2023.
Cheez-It was an independent company from its founding in 1921 until Kellanova acquired it in 2023.
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Cheez-It is still owned by Kellanova. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
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