Who Owns Enfamil?
Enfamil is owned by Reckitt (LSE: RKT), the British consumer health and hygiene company, through its Mead Johnson Nutrition subsidiary. Reckitt acquired Mead Johnson Nutrition for approximately $16.6 billion in 2017. Enfamil was introduced by Mead Johnson in 1959 and holds approximately 35% of the US infant formula market, making it the second-largest brand alongside Abbott's Similac.
Parent Company
Reckitt
Acquired
2017
Status
Private
Headquarters
Slough, England, UK (Reckitt)
Who Owns Enfamil?
- Parent Company: Reckitt
- Ownership Type: Wholly owned
- Acquisition Year: 2017
- Company Type: Publicly Traded
- Stock Ticker: LSE: RKT
| Brand | Parent Company | Ownership Type |
|---|---|---|
| Enfamil | Reckitt | Wholly owned |
History of Enfamil
- Founded: 1959
- Founders: Mead Johnson
- Acquired by Reckitt: 2017
Mead Johnson was founded in 1905 by Edward Mead Johnson, who had previously been a co-founder of Johnson & Johnson. Mead Johnson specialized in nutritional products from its founding and introduced Enfamil (short for "infant formula") in 1959. The product was formulated to closely approximate the nutritional composition of breast milk, using scientific research to develop the appropriate balance of protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals.
Mead Johnson was acquired by Bristol-Myers Squibb in 1967. Bristol-Myers Squibb spun off Mead Johnson Nutrition as a publicly traded company in 2009. Reckitt acquired the standalone Mead Johnson Nutrition in 2017.
During the 2022 US infant formula shortage, caused primarily by the recall and closure of Abbott's Similac manufacturing facility, Enfamil benefited from significantly increased demand as consumers sought alternatives. Reckitt expanded production and gained US market share during the shortage period.
About Reckitt
British multinational consumer goods company that owns leading health, hygiene, and nutrition brands including Lysol, Dettol, Enfamil, Nurofen, and Durex.
- Founded: 1999
- Headquarters: Slough, England, UK
- Company Type: Publicly Traded
- Stock: LSE: RKT
- Revenue: £14.6B (FY2024)
- Employees: ~40,000
Where Is Enfamil Made / Based?
- Headquarters: Slough, England, UK (Reckitt)
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| Brand | Parent Company | Country | Founded | Market Position | Primary Market | Gender Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbott Laboratories | USA | 1925 | Us infant-formula-leader | United states | All-consumers |
Competitive Analysis
Market Positioning: Enfamil competes with 1 brands in the same categories, ranging from mass market to luxury positioning.
Geographic Distribution: Competitors are headquartered across multiple regions, indicating global competition in this market segment.
Brand Heritage: Competitor brands range from established heritage brands to newer market entrants, with founding years spanning several decades.
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