Who owns Stonyfield Organic?
Stonyfield Organic is owned by Lactalis (France), which has owned the brand since 1 August 2017.[1] Before Lactalis, Stonyfield Organic was owned by Danone from 2003 to 2017.[1]
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Groupe Lactalis reported
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Danone (2003–2017)
- Owner HQ
- 🇫🇷 France, Laval
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States, Londonderry, New Hampshire
- Founded
- 1983
- Category
- Food › Dairy & alternatives › Yogurt
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Stonyfield Organic
Stonyfield began in 1983 as a farming school in New Hampshire that sold yoghurt to fund itself, and became the largest organic yoghurt brand in the United States. Lactalis bought it in 2017 when Danone was required to divest it to clear its acquisition of WhiteWave.
Ownership timeline of Stonyfield Organic
Where Stonyfield Organic sits in Lactalis
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Stonyfield Organic?
The parent company of Stonyfield Organic is Lactalis, a family-owned company headquartered in France.
Is Stonyfield Organic American or French?
Stonyfield Organic originated in the United States in 1983, but it is owned today by Lactalis, which is headquartered in France. So Stonyfield Organic is an American-origin brand under French ownership.
Since when has Lactalis owned Stonyfield Organic?
Lactalis has owned Stonyfield Organic since 1 August 2017.
Who owned Stonyfield Organic before Lactalis?
Before Lactalis, Stonyfield Organic was owned by Danone from 2003 until 2017.
Is Stonyfield Organic still owned by Lactalis?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Stonyfield Organic is still owned by Lactalis. 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] Lactalis — our brands — Groupe Lactalis, Official document; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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