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Who owns Larabar?

Larabar is owned by General Mills (the United States, NYSE: GIS), which has owned the brand since 1 June 2008.[1] Larabar was founded in 2000 in the United States and was independent until 2008.

Key facts

Current owner
General Mills, Inc. verified
Owned since
Previous owner
Independent (2000–2008)
Owner HQ
🇺🇸 United States, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Origin
🇺🇸 United States
Founded
2000
Category
FoodSnacks › Snack bars
Parent ticker
NYSE: GIS
Last verified
· 1 sources

About Larabar

Larabar makes fruit and nut bars with very short ingredient lists printed on the front, founded in Colorado in 2000 by a woman who made one on a hike. General Mills acquired the business in 2008. Most varieties contain fewer than six ingredients, which the packaging lists on the front rather than only on the back.

Ownership timeline of Larabar

Owners of Larabar from 2008 to 2026 General Mills 2008–present General Mills 2010201520202025
  1. 2008 – present General Mills [1] verified

Where Larabar sits in General Mills

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the parent company of Larabar?

The parent company of Larabar is General Mills, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.

Is Larabar American?

Yes. Larabar originated in the United States in 2000 and its owner, General Mills, is also headquartered in the United States.

Since when has General Mills owned Larabar?

General Mills has owned Larabar since 1 June 2008.

Who owned Larabar before General Mills?

Larabar was an independent company from its founding in 2000 until General Mills acquired it in 2008.

Is Larabar still owned by General Mills?

Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Larabar is still owned by General Mills. 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] General Mills, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-07-01 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 1 July 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.

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