Crunchy Nut is owned by Kellanova (the United States, NYSE: K), which was separated from Kellanova on 2 October 2023.[1][2] Crunchy Nut was founded in 1980 in the United Kingdom and was independent until 2023.
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Crunchy Nut is a honey and peanut cornflake cereal launched in 1980 and sold mainly in the United Kingdom, where its advertising built on the idea that it was so good adults would sneak downstairs at night to eat it. It is among the largest cereal brands in Britain.
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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 Crunchy Nut is Kellanova, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Crunchy Nut originated in the United Kingdom in 1980, but it is owned today by Kellanova, which is headquartered in the United States. So Crunchy Nut is a British-origin brand under American ownership.
Kellanova has owned Crunchy Nut since 2 October 2023.
Crunchy Nut was an independent company from its founding in 1980 until Kellanova acquired it in 2023.
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Crunchy Nut is still owned by Kellanova. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
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