Who owns Strongbow?
Strongbow is owned by Heineken (the Netherlands, AEX: HEIA), which has owned the brand since 28 April 2008.[1] Strongbow was founded in 1962 in the United Kingdom and was independent until 2008.
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Heineken N.V. reported
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1962–2008)
- Owner HQ
- 🇳🇱 Netherlands, Amsterdam
- Origin
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- Founded
- 1962
- Category
- Beverages › Beer › Cider
- Parent ticker
- AEX: HEIA
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Strongbow
Strongbow is a British cider launched in 1962 and named after the Norman earl who invaded Ireland, and it became the largest cider brand in the United Kingdom. Heineken acquired it with Scottish & Newcastle in 2008, and it is now sold across Europe, Australia and the United States.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Strongbow?
The parent company of Strongbow is Heineken, a publicly listed company headquartered in the Netherlands.
Is Strongbow British or Dutch?
Strongbow originated in the United Kingdom in 1962, but it is owned today by Heineken, which is headquartered in the Netherlands. So Strongbow is a British-origin brand under Dutch ownership.
Since when has Heineken owned Strongbow?
Heineken has owned Strongbow since 28 April 2008.
Who owned Strongbow before Heineken?
Strongbow was an independent company from its founding in 1962 until Heineken acquired it in 2008.
Is Strongbow still owned by Heineken?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Strongbow is still owned by Heineken. 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] Heineken N.V. Annual Report 2025 — Heineken N.V., Annual report, published 11 February 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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