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Who owns Skinny Cow?

Skinny Cow is owned by Froneri (the United Kingdom), which has owned the brand since 31 December 2019.[1] Before Froneri, Skinny Cow was owned by Nestlé from 2003 to 2019.[1]

This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.

Key facts

Current owner
Froneri International Limited reported
Owned since
Previous owner
Nestlé (2003–2019)
Owner HQ
🇬🇧 United Kingdom, North Yorkshire
Origin
🇺🇸 United States
Founded
1990
Category
FoodFrozen foodIce cream
Last verified
· 1 sources

About Skinny Cow

Skinny Cow sells reduced-fat ice cream sandwiches and bars, launched in 1990 and positioned around portion-controlled indulgence. It moved from Nestlé into the Froneri joint venture with the rest of the United States ice cream business.

Ownership timeline of Skinny Cow

Owners of Skinny Cow from 2003 to 2026 Nestlé 2003–2019; Froneri 2019–present Nestlé Froneri 20052010201520202025
  1. 2003 – 2019 Nestlé [1] reported
  2. 2019 – present Froneri [1] reported

Where Skinny Cow sits in Froneri

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Where Skinny Cow sits in Froneri Tree of 4 brands under Froneri. Froneri Skinny Cow Drumstick Mövenpick Nuii

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the parent company of Skinny Cow?

The parent company of Skinny Cow is Froneri, a privately held company headquartered in the United Kingdom.

Is Skinny Cow American or British?

Skinny Cow originated in the United States in 1990, but it is owned today by Froneri, which is headquartered in the United Kingdom. So Skinny Cow is an American-origin brand under British ownership.

Since when has Froneri owned Skinny Cow?

Froneri has owned Skinny Cow since 31 December 2019.

Who owned Skinny Cow before Froneri?

Before Froneri, Skinny Cow was owned by Nestlé from 2003 until 2019.

Is Skinny Cow still owned by Froneri?

Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Skinny Cow is still owned by Froneri. 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] Froneri — our brands — Froneri International Limited, Official document; retrieved 6 September 2026.

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