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Knorr

Food & Beverage

Knorr delivers accessible, flavorful, and increasingly sustainable food products that help people cook delicious meals at home, backed by decades of culinary heritage and global reach.

Last updated Oct 26, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment

Founded
1838
HQ
Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, United States
Connections
1

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At a glance

Employees
10000+
Revenue
$3B+

About

One of the world's top food brands and a leading bouillon and soup brand globally, operating under Unilever's Foods & Refreshment division

Knorr is a global food brand with roots dating back to 1838, founded by Carl Heinrich Knorr in Heilbronn, Germany. The brand built its reputation on dehydrated soups and bouillons and has since expanded into a wide range of culinary products including sauces, gravies, seasonings, and ready-to-cook meal solutions. Knorr is one of Unilever's largest and most iconic brands, generating billions in annual revenue and holding leading market positions across Europe, Latin America, Asia, and beyond. As a major consumer packaged goods brand, Knorr is a significant advertiser and marketing entity in its own right. The brand invests heavily in above-the-line advertising across television, digital, and social media, as well as purpose-driven marketing campaigns such as its 'Eat for Good' initiative, which promotes sustainable and nutritious eating. Knorr has partnered with chefs, nutritionists, and sustainability advocates to build brand equity and consumer trust globally. Knorr's marketing strategy blends mass-market reach with targeted digital campaigns, leveraging Unilever's extensive media buying infrastructure and data capabilities. The brand has been at the forefront of purpose-led marketing within the FMCG sector, using storytelling and social impact messaging to differentiate itself in a competitive food market. Its campaigns frequently appear across major streaming platforms, social media, and traditional broadcast channels.

Business model

Consumer Packaged Goods (FMCG)

Target market

Mass Market Consumers

What they offer

  • Bouillons & Stock Cubes

    Knorr's flagship product line, used as a base for soups, stews, and sauces across global cuisines

  • Soups

    Dry and wet soup products available in a wide range of flavors and formats

  • Sauces & Gravies

    Ready-to-use and dry-mix sauces for cooking and table use

  • Seasonings & Spice Blends

    Flavor enhancers and seasoning mixes tailored to regional tastes

  • Meal Kits & Recipe Mixes

    Convenient meal solutions designed to simplify home cooking

  • Liquid Seasoning

    Knorr Liquid Seasoning, particularly popular in Asian markets as a soy-based condiment

Key features

Global distribution across 80+ countriesPurpose-led 'Eat for Good' sustainability marketing platformStrong culinary heritage dating back to 1838Broad product portfolio spanning soups, bouillons, sauces, and seasoningsLocalized product formulations for regional marketsHeavy investment in digital and TV advertising campaigns

Use cases

Home cooking flavor enhancementProfessional kitchen and foodservice applicationsQuick meal preparation with recipe mixesSustainable and nutritious meal planning

Customer segments

Home cooks and householdsFoodservice and restaurant operatorsRetail grocery consumers globally

Tech & specs

API

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Corporate history
  1. 1838 · Founded
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