Who Owns Siggi's?
Siggi's is owned by Lactalis Group, the private French dairy conglomerate, which acquired the brand in 2018. Siggi's was founded in New York City in 2006 by Siggi Hilmarsson, an Icelander who wanted to recreate the skyr he grew up eating. Skyr is a traditional Icelandic strained dairy product similar to thick yogurt, with a naturally high protein and low sugar profile.
Parent Company
Unknown
Acquired
2018
Status
Private
Headquarters
New York, New York, USA
Who Owns Siggi's?
- Parent Company: Unknown
- Ownership Type: Wholly owned
- Acquisition Year: 2018
- Company Type: State-Owned
| Brand | Parent Company | Ownership Type |
|---|---|---|
| Siggi's | Unknown | Wholly owned |
History of Siggi's
- Founded: 2006
- Founders: Siggi Hilmarsson
- Acquired by : 2018
Siggi Hilmarsson was born in Iceland and moved to New York City to study business. Homesick for the skyr he grew up eating, he began making it in his apartment kitchen using traditional Icelandic recipes and ingredients. After sharing batches with friends who encouraged him to commercialize it, he launched Siggi's in 2006 through farmers' markets and specialty stores.
Skyr is an ancient Icelandic dairy product that predates modern yogurt and is technically classified as a fresh cheese, though its texture and consumption pattern are similar to thick yogurt. It is made by heating milk, adding cultures, straining extensively to remove liquid, and producing a very thick, creamy product. Authentic skyr is high in protein and low in sugar relative to conventional yogurt.
Siggi's grew steadily through natural and specialty food retail before transitioning to mainstream supermarket distribution. The brand's emphasis on simple ingredients (no artificial sweeteners, no artificial colors, no gelatin) and its lower sugar positioning resonated with health-conscious consumers, particularly as awareness of added sugar in food grew through the 2010s.
Lactalis acquired Siggi's in 2018 to expand its US dairy portfolio alongside Stonyfield.
Where Is Siggi's Made / Based?
- Headquarters: New York, New York, USA
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