All Brands Owned by Land O'Lakes, Inc.

What does Land O'Lakes own?
The cooperative owns the Land O'Lakes dairy brand, Purina Animal Nutrition, WinField United crop inputs, Vermont Creamery, Alpine Lace, and the Truterra sustainability business. Its assets include dozens of dairy plants, feed mills, and distribution facilities across the United States.

Is Land O'Lakes publicly traded?
No. Land O'Lakes is a member-owned cooperative. Its common equity belongs to approximately 1,100 dairy farmer-members and member cooperatives and cannot be bought on any exchange.

Who founded Land O'Lakes?
The company was founded in 1921 by 320 Minnesota dairy cooperatives that federated as the Minnesota Cooperative Creameries Association. There was no individual founder; it was a collective action by farmer-owned creameries.

Where is Land O'Lakes headquartered?
The company is headquartered in Arden Hills, Minnesota, a suburb of Saint Paul. It has operated in the Twin Cities area since its 1921 founding.

How many brands does Land O'Lakes own?
The cooperative operates roughly six principal brands: the flagship Land O'Lakes dairy brand, Purina Animal Nutrition, WinField United, Vermont Creamery, Alpine Lace, and Truterra. Its model concentrates on one consumer brand plus business-facing agricultural identities rather than a broad consumer portfolio.

Who owns Land O'Lakes?
The farmer-members own it. Approximately 1,100 dairy farm families and a network of member agricultural cooperatives hold the voting equity, elect the board, and receive patronage refunds from annual earnings. No corporation or outside shareholder controls the company.

Is Land O'Lakes the same as Purina pet food?
No. Land O'Lakes owns Purina Animal Nutrition, the livestock feed business descended from Purina Mills, which it acquired in 2001. Purina pet care brands such as Pro Plan belong to Nestle Purina PetCare, a legally separate company since 1986.