Who owns Frontera?
Frontera is owned by Conagra Brands (the United States, NYSE: CAG), which has owned the brand since 1 June 2016.[1] Frontera was founded in 1996 in Chicago, Illinois and was independent until 2016.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Conagra Brands, Inc. verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1996–2016)
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Chicago, Illinois
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States, Chicago, Illinois
- Founded
- 1996
- Category
- Food › Condiments, sauces & seasonings › Sauces & ketchup
- Parent ticker
- NYSE: CAG
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Frontera
Frontera makes Mexican sauces and cooking bases developed by chef Rick Bayless, whose Chicago restaurants specialise in regional Mexican cooking. Conagra acquired the brand in 2016. Its range covers cooking sauces, salsas and seasoning pastes for dishes such as mole and cochinita pibil that are rarely found in mainstream American grocery.
Ownership timeline of Frontera
- 2016 – present Conagra Brands [1] verified
Where Frontera sits in Conagra Brands
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Frontera?
The parent company of Frontera is Conagra Brands, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is Frontera American?
Yes. Frontera originated in the United States in 1996 and its owner, Conagra Brands, is also headquartered in the United States.
Since when has Conagra Brands owned Frontera?
Conagra Brands has owned Frontera since 1 June 2016.
Who owned Frontera before Conagra Brands?
Frontera was an independent company from its founding in 1996 in Chicago, Illinois until Conagra Brands acquired it in 2016.
Is Frontera still owned by Conagra Brands?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Frontera is still owned by Conagra Brands. 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] Conagra Brands, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-07-15 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 15 July 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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