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Who owns Lance?

Lance is owned by Campbell's (the United States, NASDAQ: CPB), which acquired the brand on 26 March 2018 from Snyder's-Lance.[1][1] Before Campbell's, Lance was owned by Snyder's-Lance from 2010 to 2018.[1]

Key facts

Current owner
The Campbell's Company verified
Owned since
· deal details
Acquisition price
$6.1 billion (enterprise value)
Previous owner
Snyder's-Lance (2010–2018)
Owner HQ
🇺🇸 United States, Camden, New Jersey
Origin
🇺🇸 United States, Charlotte, North Carolina
Founded
1913
Category
FoodSnacksCookies & crackers
Parent ticker
NASDAQ: CPB
Last verified
· 1 sources

About Lance

Lance makes sandwich crackers filled with peanut butter or cheese, sold in packs designed for lunch boxes and vending machines, and has been made in Charlotte since 1913. Campbell's acquired it with Snyder's-Lance in 2018.

Ownership timeline of Lance

Owners of Lance from 2010 to 2026 Snyder's-Lance 2010–2018; Campbell's 2018–present Snyder's-Lance Campbell's 2010201520202025
  1. 2010 – 2018 Snyder's-Lance sold 26 March 2018 [1] verified
  2. 2018 – present Campbell's acquired 26 March 2018 [1][1] verified

Where Lance sits in Campbell's

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the parent company of Lance?

The parent company of Lance is Campbell's, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.

Is Lance American?

Yes. Lance originated in the United States in 1913 and its owner, Campbell's, is also headquartered in the United States.

When did Campbell's buy Lance?

Campbell's completed its acquisition of Lance on 26 March 2018, after announcing the deal on 18 December 2017.

Who owned Lance before Campbell's?

Before Campbell's, Lance was owned by Snyder's-Lance from 2010 until 2018.

Is Lance still owned by Campbell's?

Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Lance is still owned by Campbell's. 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. [1] The Campbell's Company Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2025-09-18 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 18 September 2025; retrieved 6 September 2026.

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