Who owns Harrys?
Harrys is owned by Barilla (Italy), which has owned the brand since 2003.[1] Harrys was founded in 1970 in France and was independent until 2003.
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Barilla G. e R. Fratelli S.p.A. reported
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1970–2003)
- Owner HQ
- 🇮🇹 Italy, Parma
- Origin
- 🇫🇷 France
- Founded
- 1970
- Category
- Food › Bakery › Bread & buns
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Harrys
Harrys is the largest sliced bread and brioche brand in France, founded in 1970 and acquired by Barilla in 2003. It gave the Italian company a substantial position in a French category dominated by fresh bakery rather than packaged bread.
Ownership timeline of Harrys
Where Harrys sits in Barilla
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Harrys?
The parent company of Harrys is Barilla, a family-owned company headquartered in Italy.
Is Harrys French or Italian?
Harrys originated in France in 1970, but it is owned today by Barilla, which is headquartered in Italy. So Harrys is a French-origin brand under Italian ownership.
Since when has Barilla owned Harrys?
Barilla has owned Harrys since 2003.
Who owned Harrys before Barilla?
Harrys was an independent company from its founding in 1970 until Barilla acquired it in 2003.
Is Harrys still owned by Barilla?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Harrys is still owned by Barilla. 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] Barilla Group — our brands — Barilla G. e R. Fratelli S.p.A., Official document; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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