Who owns Marabou?
Marabou is owned by Mondelēz (the United States, NASDAQ: MDLZ).[1]
Key facts
- Current owner
- Mondelez International, Inc. verified
- Owned since
- Not recorded
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Chicago, Illinois
- Origin
- 🇸🇪 Sweden
- Founded
- 1916
- Category
- Food › Confectionery › Chocolate
- Parent ticker
- NASDAQ: MDLZ
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Marabou
Marabou is the leading chocolate brand in Sweden, founded in 1916 by a member of the Norwegian family behind Freia. Its milk chocolate block, scored into squares, is among the most consumed food products in the country. Mondelēz owns both Marabou and Freia, having acquired them through the Kraft purchase of Cadbury.
Ownership timeline of Marabou
Where Marabou sits in Mondelēz
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Marabou?
The parent company of Marabou is Mondelēz, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is Marabou Swedish or American?
Marabou originated in Sweden in 1916, but it is owned today by Mondelēz, which is headquartered in the United States. So Marabou is a Swedish-origin brand under American ownership.
Is Marabou still owned by Mondelēz?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Marabou is still owned by Mondelēz. 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] Mondelez International, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-02-04 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 4 February 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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