18 Brands Owned By Giant Corporations

1. Mrs. Meyers Clean Day

Owned by: SC Johnson

2. Kashi

The fact that Kellogg’s owns Kashi isn’t the only reason to stop buying it.  Don’t jump the gun though! Until a product bears the official Non-GMO logo, it’s most likely still chock-full of genetically modified ingredients. And keep in mind that they’re still owned by Kellogg’s who supports the GMO industry big-time.]

Owned by: Kellogg’s (officially known as The Kellogg Company)

3. Stacys Pita Chips

Owned by: Frito-Lay

4. Naked Juice

Owned by: PepsiCo. See the sugar content, more than coke.

5. Odwalla

Owned by: Coca-Cola, see sugar content - don't fool yourself into thinking these are healthy!

6. Stonyfield Farms yogurt

Owned by: Groupe Danone, a.k.a. Dannon (80% ownership)

7. See’s Candies

Owned by: Berkshire Hathaway (Warren Buffett’s company)

8. Burt’s Bees

Owned by: Clorox

9. Altoids

Owned by: Wrigley, which was bought by Mars, Inc. and Berkshire Hathaway.

10. Goose Island beer

Anheuser-Busch, makers of Budweiser, have been steadily weaseling their way into the craft brew scene by initially buying a small chunk of many fine breweries before eventually taking over the entire business. Supporting your local independent breweries is a wise option based on health alone. 

Owned by: Anheuser-Busch InBev

11. Toblerone

Owned by: Mondelēz, which is made up of the cookie/candy/gum division of Kraft and Cadbury after they merged.

12. Tom’s of Maine

You don’t have to support Colgate-Palmolive if you’re looking for fluoride-free toothpaste. Visit your local health-food store and look for brands such as Jason and Desert Essence. Alternatively you can make your own at home. It’s easy! 

Owned by: Colgate-Palmolive

13. Pepperidge Farm

Owned by: Campbell Soup Company

14. Marmite

Owned by: Unilever

15. Ben & Jerry’s ice cream

Yes it’s true and we’re crying a little also. What you can do instead of paying Unilever is visit eatlocalgrown.comand search for a farm near you! You wouldn’t believe how many farmers make great natural ice cream. There’s likely one in your area that makes all the delicious flavors you could hope for.
Alternatively you can make your own natural varieties with little effort. Click here for DIY non-toxic ice cream instructions.

Owned by: Unilever

16. The Art of Shaving

Owned by: Proctor and Gamble

17. Bear Naked granola

Owned by: The Kellogg Company

18. Orangina

Hopefully you’re not drinking this stuff due to the genetically modified and mercury contaminated high-fructose corn syrup it’s loaded with, but if you are, here’s another reason to choose something else. 

Owned by: Dr Pepper Snapple Group, which was previously part of Cadbury Schweppes, which sold to Kraft, then Kraft split off the beverage division so Dr Pepper Snapple was separate again (and still owns Orangina). Phew!