Is Oatly vegan? Who owns Oatly?
Swedish plant-based food company specializing in oat milk and dairy-free alternatives including oat drinks, oatgurt, frozen desserts, cooking creams and spreads.
The short answer
Oatly is owned by Nativus Company Limited. All products are vegan. Not yet verified by us.
Is Oatly vegan?
VeganAll products are vegan
Company's own statementSource: VeganDigestIs Oatly cruelty-free?
UnverifiedNot yet verified by us
Does Oatly or its owner sell animal products?
UnverifiedNot yet verified by us
Who owns Oatly?
Nativus Company LimitedOwned by Nativus Company Limited
Official registrySource: VeganDigest
Last verified 12 September 2026
Ownership chain
- Brand
Oatly
- Parent company
Animal-testing position not yet verified.
Last verified 12 September 2026
- Ultimate owner
China Resources Verlinvest Health Investment Ltd
Animal-testing position not yet verified.
Last verified 12 September 2026
Certifications
Vegan.org Certified Vegan
activeChecked 12 September 2026 · Registry entry
Vegan.org Certified Vegan: Oatly is recorded as certified.
What this means
Our record lists Oatly as a brand of Nativus Company Limited, which sits under China Resources Verlinvest Health Investment Ltd. Ownership is a separate question from how a product is made: a brand can hold its own certifications while its parent company operates under different policies.
Oatly appears on one scheme we check: Vegan.org Certified Vegan. Each scheme sets its own criteria, so read the certifier's own entry, linked above, for what it covers.
We have not yet verified an animal-testing position for Nativus Company Limited, so we make no claim either way. We publish sourced facts and dates so you can judge them yourself; see how we verify.
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- Pukka HerbsVeganCruelty-free
- RibenaVeganCruelty-free
- SheeseVeganCruelty-free
Frequently asked questions
- Is Oatly vegan?
- All products are vegan. Recorded status: vegan, last verified 12 September 2026.
- Who owns Oatly?
- Oatly is recorded as owned by Nativus Company Limited, which is itself owned by China Resources Verlinvest Health Investment Ltd.
- Is Oatly cruelty-free?
- Not yet verified by us. Recorded status: unverified, last verified 12 September 2026.
- Does Nativus Company Limited test on animals?
- We have not yet verified an animal-testing position for Nativus Company Limited. Until we can source one, we leave it unverified rather than guess.