Who owns Palmolive?
Palmolive is owned by Colgate-Palmolive, which has held the brand since 1928. Colgate-Palmolive owns Colgate, Palmolive, Hill's Pet Nutrition and the natural-positioned brands Tom's of Maine and Hello.
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Colgate-Palmolive's ethics record
Tom's of Maine and Hello are Leaping Bunny certified; the parent group is not. Colgate has recyclable-tube commitments and reports on palm-oil traceability.
Other brands Colgate-Palmolive owns
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Who owns Palmolive? FAQs
Who owns Palmolive?+
Palmolive is owned by Colgate-Palmolive, which has held the brand since 1928. Colgate-Palmolive owns Colgate, Palmolive, Hill's Pet Nutrition and the natural-positioned brands Tom's of Maine and Hello.
When did Colgate-Palmolive buy Palmolive?+
Colgate-Palmolive has owned Palmolive since 1928.
Does the parent company change whether Palmolive is ethical?+
It changes where your money ends up. Certifications like Leaping Bunny and B Corp are audited at brand level, so Palmolive can hold marks its parent does not — but group-level policies on animal testing, sourcing and lobbying still apply to the profits.
What other brands does Colgate-Palmolive own?+
In our database, Colgate-Palmolive also owns Colgate, Hello Products, Tom's of Maine.