Who owns Applegate?
Applegate is owned by Hormel Foods. Below: ownership chain, same-parent brands, and alternatives from other companies. Hormel Foods
Applegate ownership chain (parent: Hormel Foods)
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Confidence ≥ 70% — used for the main ownership conclusion.
Other brands owned by Hormel Foods
Sister brands under the same ultimate parent.
Comparable Applegate alternatives (different parent companies)
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FAQ: Applegate ownership
- Who owns Applegate?
- Applegate is owned by Hormel Foods.
- What other brands are owned by the same company as Applegate?
- There are 10 other brands under Hormel Foods in our dataset. See “Same corporate family” on this page.
- What are alternatives to Applegate not owned by Hormel Foods?
- We list 12 alternative brands in related categories that are not owned by Hormel Foods. See the Alternatives section.
Sources & disclaimer
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