Who owns Pedigree?
Pedigree is owned by Mars (the United States).[1]
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Mars, Incorporated reported
- Owned since
- Not recorded
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, McLean, Virginia
- Origin
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- Founded
- 1957
- Category
- Pet care › Pet food › Dog food
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Pedigree
Pedigree is Mars Petcare's mainstream dog food brand, sold as Pedigree Chum in Britain for decades before the name was shortened. It is one of the largest dog food brands in the world by volume, and the company runs adoption programmes that have become a significant part of its marketing.
Ownership timeline of Pedigree
Where Pedigree sits in Mars
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Pedigree?
The parent company of Pedigree is Mars, a family-owned company headquartered in the United States.
Is Pedigree British or American?
Pedigree originated in the United Kingdom in 1957, but it is owned today by Mars, which is headquartered in the United States. So Pedigree is a British-origin brand under American ownership.
Is Pedigree still owned by Mars?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Pedigree is still owned by Mars. 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] Mars, Incorporated — our brands — Mars, Incorporated, Official document; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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