Who owns SkinnyPop?
SkinnyPop is owned by Hershey (the United States, NYSE: HSY), which has owned the brand since 31 January 2018.[1] SkinnyPop was founded in 2010 in the United States and was independent until 2018.
Key facts
- Current owner
- The Hershey Company verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (2010–2018)
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Hershey, Pennsylvania
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Founded
- 2010
- Category
- Food › Snacks › Salty snacks
- Parent ticker
- NYSE: HSY
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About SkinnyPop
SkinnyPop is a ready-to-eat popcorn brand founded in 2010, sold on a short ingredient list of popcorn, sunflower oil and salt. Hershey acquired parent Amplify Snack Brands in 2018 for $1.6 billion, its first substantial move beyond confectionery into salty snacks.
Ownership timeline of SkinnyPop
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of SkinnyPop?
The parent company of SkinnyPop is Hershey, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is SkinnyPop American?
Yes. SkinnyPop originated in the United States in 2010 and its owner, Hershey, is also headquartered in the United States.
Since when has Hershey owned SkinnyPop?
Hershey has owned SkinnyPop since 31 January 2018.
Who owned SkinnyPop before Hershey?
SkinnyPop was an independent company from its founding in 2010 until Hershey acquired it in 2018.
Is SkinnyPop still owned by Hershey?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, SkinnyPop is still owned by Hershey. 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 Hershey Company Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-02-17 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 17 February 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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