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Brand origin
Denmark
Main production
Denmark

Beauvais is a Danish food brand founded in Copenhagen in 1850. Beauvais is ultimately owned by Norway-based Orkla ASA through Orkla Foods Danmark A/S.

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Updated: 10 October 2026 · Ownership verified: 13 September 2026 ·
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Ownership chain

  1. BrandBeauvaisDenmark
  2. Orkla Foods Danmark A/S
  3. Ultimate ownerOrkla ASANorway

About Beauvais

What is Beauvais?

Beauvais is a Danish food brand that makes preserved foods, condiments, snacks, and ready-made meals. The brand traces its history to Jean Baptiste Desiré Beauvais, who founded Denmark’s first canning factory in 1850. Beauvais products are made and marketed in Denmark by Orkla Foods Danmark A/S.

Who owns Beauvais?

Beauvais is ultimately owned by Orkla ASA, according to Made O’Meter’s ownership data verified on 13 September 2026. The ownership chain is Beauvais, Orkla Foods Danmark A/S, and Orkla ASA. Orkla ASA is headquartered in Norway and is a publicly listed company.

Where does Beauvais come from?

Beauvais originated in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 1850. French immigrant Jean Baptiste Desiré Beauvais established the original canning operation. Beauvais first preserved tomatoes and began producing tomato purée in 1898. The company developed Beauvais Tomato Ketchup in the 1930s. Orkla acquired Beauvais in 1995.

What products does Beauvais make?

Beauvais makes tomato ketchup, tomato purée, pickled vegetables, salad dressings, other condiments, snacks, and ready-made meals. Beauvais also sells products based on its long-running preserved vegetable range. The brand’s official history identifies pickled cucumbers, preserved tomatoes, tomato purée, and ketchup among its products.

Where is Beauvais made?

Beauvais products are produced in Denmark by Orkla Foods Danmark A/S. Orkla Foods Danmark has its headquarters in Vallensbæk Strand and a factory in Skælskør.

Subsidiaries: Orkla Foods Denmark

Frequently asked questions about Beauvais

Is Beauvais a Danish brand?

Yes. Beauvais originated in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 1850. The brand was founded by French immigrant Jean Baptiste Desiré Beauvais.

Who makes Beauvais ketchup?

Orkla Foods Danmark A/S makes and markets Beauvais ketchup. Beauvais developed its tomato ketchup in the 1930s.

Is Beauvais owned by Orkla?

Yes. Beauvais is ultimately owned by Orkla ASA through Orkla Foods Danmark A/S. Orkla acquired Beauvais in 1995.

What foods does Beauvais sell?

Beauvais sells ketchup, tomato purée, pickled vegetables, salad dressings, condiments, snacks, and ready-made meals.

Does Beauvais still produce food in Denmark?

Yes. Beauvais products are produced in Denmark by Orkla Foods Danmark A/S, which has a factory in Skælskør.

Sources: beauvais.dk: historie, beauvais.dk: en innovativ franskmand, en.wikipedia.org, beauvais.dk: om beauvais, regnskaber.cvrapi.dk, orkla.com, da.wikipedia.org, via.ritzau.dk

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Sources: orkla.dk, orklafoods.com, beauvais.dk

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