Who owns Clif Bar?
Clif Bar is owned by Mondelēz (the United States, NASDAQ: MDLZ), which has owned the brand since 1 August 2022.[1] Clif Bar was founded in 1992 in Emeryville, California and was independent until 2022.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Mondelez International, Inc. verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1992–2022)
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Chicago, Illinois
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States, Emeryville, California
- Founded
- 1992 by Gary Erickson
- Category
- Food › Snacks › Snack bars
- Parent ticker
- NASDAQ: MDLZ
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Clif Bar
Clif Bar was founded in 1992 by cyclist Gary Erickson, who was on a long ride eating an energy bar he disliked when he decided to make a better one, and named it after his father. The company remained employee and founder-owned until Mondelēz acquired it in 2022 for about $2.9 billion.
Ownership timeline of Clif Bar
Where Clif Bar sits in Mondelēz
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Clif Bar?
The parent company of Clif Bar is Mondelēz, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is Clif Bar American?
Yes. Clif Bar originated in the United States in 1992 and its owner, Mondelēz, is also headquartered in the United States.
Since when has Mondelēz owned Clif Bar?
Mondelēz has owned Clif Bar since 1 August 2022.
Who owned Clif Bar before Mondelēz?
Clif Bar was an independent company from its founding in 1992 in Emeryville, California until Mondelēz acquired it in 2022.
Is Clif Bar still owned by Mondelēz?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Clif Bar is still owned by Mondelēz. 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] Mondelez International, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-02-04 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 4 February 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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