Who owns Hannaford?
Hannaford is owned by Ahold Delhaize (the Netherlands, AEX: AD), which has owned the brand since 24 July 2016.[1] Hannaford was founded in 1883 in Scarborough, Maine and was independent until 2016.
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize N.V. reported
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1883–2016)
- Owner HQ
- 🇳🇱 Netherlands, Zaandam
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States, Scarborough, Maine
- Founded
- 1883
- Category
- Food › Meals & meal components › Canned & shelf-stable meals
- Parent ticker
- AEX: AD
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Hannaford
Hannaford operates supermarkets across northern New England and was among the first American grocers to publish a nutritional rating system on its shelf labels. Delhaize acquired it in 2000. The rating system awarded stars based on nutrient density, and most products in the store, including many marketed as healthy, received none.
Ownership timeline of Hannaford
- 2016 – present Ahold Delhaize [1] reported
Where Hannaford sits in Ahold Delhaize
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Hannaford?
The parent company of Hannaford is Ahold Delhaize, a publicly listed company headquartered in the Netherlands.
Is Hannaford American or Dutch?
Hannaford originated in the United States in 1883, but it is owned today by Ahold Delhaize, which is headquartered in the Netherlands. So Hannaford is an American-origin brand under Dutch ownership.
Since when has Ahold Delhaize owned Hannaford?
Ahold Delhaize has owned Hannaford since 24 July 2016.
Who owned Hannaford before Ahold Delhaize?
Hannaford was an independent company from its founding in 1883 in Scarborough, Maine until Ahold Delhaize acquired it in 2016.
Is Hannaford still owned by Ahold Delhaize?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Hannaford is still owned by Ahold Delhaize. 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] Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize N.V. Annual Report 2025 — Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize N.V., Annual report, published 25 February 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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