Who owns Folgers?
Folgers is owned by J.M. Smucker (the United States, NYSE: SJM), which has owned the brand since 6 November 2008.[1] Before J.M. Smucker, Folgers was owned by Procter & Gamble from 1963 to 2008.[2]
Key facts
- Current owner
- The J. M. Smucker Company verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Procter & Gamble (1963–2008)
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Orrville, Ohio
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States, San Francisco, California
- Founded
- 1850
- Category
- Beverages › Coffee, tea & hot drinks › Coffee
- Parent ticker
- NYSE: SJM
- Last verified
- · 2 sources
About Folgers
Folgers was founded in San Francisco in 1850 to supply coffee to gold rush prospectors, and is one of the largest ground coffee brands in the United States. Smucker acquired it from Procter & Gamble in 2008 in a transaction structured to be tax-free for P&G shareholders.
Ownership timeline of Folgers
- 1963 – 2008 Procter & Gamble [2] verified Procter & Gamble acquired Folgers in 1963 and spun it off to Smucker in 2008.
- 2008 – present J.M. Smucker [1] verified
Where Folgers sits in J.M. Smucker
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Folgers?
The parent company of Folgers is J.M. Smucker, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is Folgers American?
Yes. Folgers originated in the United States in 1850 and its owner, J.M. Smucker, is also headquartered in the United States.
Since when has J.M. Smucker owned Folgers?
J.M. Smucker has owned Folgers since 6 November 2008.
Who owned Folgers before J.M. Smucker?
Before J.M. Smucker, Folgers was owned by Procter & Gamble from 1963 until 2008.
Is Folgers still owned by J.M. Smucker?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Folgers is still owned by J.M. Smucker. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (2) & 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] The J. M. Smucker Company Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-06-09 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 9 June 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
- [2] The J. M. Smucker Company Annual Report on Form 10-K — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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