Who owns Milk-Bone?
Milk-Bone is owned by J.M. Smucker (the United States, NYSE: SJM), which has owned the brand since 23 March 2015.[1] Milk-Bone was founded in 1908 in New York and was independent until 2015.
Key facts
- Current owner
- The J. M. Smucker Company verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1908–2015)
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Orrville, Ohio
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States, New York
- Founded
- 1908
- Category
- Pet care › Pet food › Pet treats & supplements
- Parent ticker
- NYSE: SJM
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Milk-Bone
Milk-Bone dog biscuits were created in 1908 by a New York bakery that had spare oven capacity, and the bone shape was chosen so the product would be recognised immediately. Smucker acquired the brand with Big Heart Pet Brands in 2015.
Ownership timeline of Milk-Bone
- 2015 – present J.M. Smucker [1] verified
Where Milk-Bone sits in J.M. Smucker
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Milk-Bone?
The parent company of Milk-Bone is J.M. Smucker, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is Milk-Bone American?
Yes. Milk-Bone originated in the United States in 1908 and its owner, J.M. Smucker, is also headquartered in the United States.
Since when has J.M. Smucker owned Milk-Bone?
J.M. Smucker has owned Milk-Bone since 23 March 2015.
Who owned Milk-Bone before J.M. Smucker?
Milk-Bone was an independent company from its founding in 1908 in New York until J.M. Smucker acquired it in 2015.
Is Milk-Bone still owned by J.M. Smucker?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Milk-Bone is still owned by J.M. Smucker. 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] The J. M. Smucker Company Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-06-09 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 9 June 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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