Top 10 Biggest Food Companies in The World

Food is considered one of the essentials of our daily life and without it, we basically cannot survive. Because of that, we can see many food companies out there not being affected too much by certain economic uncertainties. Instead, we can see that most food companies thrive towards success and become much better in the future as the country's population increases.

Therefore, here are the top 10 biggest companies in the world that remain strong and are expanding as we speak.

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1. Kraft Heinz

Kraft Heinz Co. is one of the biggest manufacturers of processed food in the world with a net sale of roughly $26 billion USD in the year 2018. This food giant produces a variety of products ranging from sauces, cheese, dairy, frozen food, baby food, and many more.

The company's diverse and quality products have led them to where they are now. 

2. Nestle

You guys must have heard of this brand especially if you love chocolate like KitKat and instant coffee like Nescafe taken in the morning. This company has expanded across the globe and they currently have more than 328,000 workers as well as 2,000 different brands under the company.

On top of that, they are also trying to help those in need with their ambitions of helping 50 million children live healthier lives as well as improving 30 million livelihoods in communities directly connected to their business.

3. Archer Daniels Midland

Archer Daniels Midland Co. is one of the companies responsible for food processing. Some of the common food include corn, wheat, cocoa, oilseeds as well as other agricultural commodities. 

As of now, the company has more than 32,300 workers across 160 countries around the world.

4. Kellogg

Ever felt like eating cereal in the morning? You must have at least come across this brand in your childhood, especially with the likes of fruit loops, frosted flakes, or even regular cornflakes. Kellogg is a food company with many brands like Kellogg, Keebler, and Pringles.

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It is considered the biggest cereal company in the world and the second biggest in terms of making biscuits. Overall, Kellogg has produced 1600 different types of foods that are being sold in more than 180 countries.

5. Mondelez International, Inc.

What used to be the remnants of Kraft Foods have now split into Kraft Food Groups and Mondelez. We all know about the popular brand Kraft Foods Group has brought into our childhood memories but it seems that Mondelez has also become a hit, especially in treats and sweets.

Some of the brands that you might have heard of like Cadbury, Oreo, and Trident are all under Mondelez. Things turn out to be well for Mondelez considering their revenue of more than $35 billion aside from having a $72 billion asset. They also boast about having more than 100,000 workers worldwide.

6. PepsiCo Inc.

If you don't know this brand then I am guessing that you simply hate carbonated drinks. This company is very well known for producing the best soda in the world. Names like Pepsi, Mountain Dew, and Gatorade are very synonymous with this company.

They also own your favorite daily snacks like Doritos, Tostitos, and Quaker. But do you also know that PepsiCo has hired nearly a quarter of a million workers around the world? You can see this brand pretty much on all advert signs.

7. Danone

You might have heard of this brand for crackers or even tons of dairy products. The company which was founded in 1919 and based in Barcelona has thousands of offices across Paris. Up until 2017, Danone has managed to rake in $27.88 billion and is operational in 120 countries.

This company is quite famous for its unique dairy products, especially the brand Activia. More than half of their sales come from their dairy products alone.

8. Cargill

Cargill is a company that consists of many types of businesses ranging from foods, agriculture and even providing services. This giant company has many offices in Minnesota handled by the Cargill family as well as MacMillan.

Not just that, but Cargill is also considered the biggest private company in the United States of America with more than 150,000 workers that handle clients in as many as 70 different countries. Quite impressive!

9. Mars

This is not your typical planet out of space but it is a company that processes food on a global scale and it is also owned by the Mars family. The company was established more than a century ago and as of 2017, the company has gained an astounding $35 billion worth of revenue.

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Mars definitely has an impressive portfolio as they provide a variety of products comprising chocolates, pet care, food, and even drinks.

10. Tyson Foods

Tyson Foods is not just a manufacturer but also the biggest beef exporter in the United States and also in the world. They have as many as 111 factories of which 107 of them are situated in the United States. The products produced by Tyson consist of chicken, beef as well as processed food that are distributed across 130 countries.

The company which is also based in Arkansas has hired as many as 113,000 workers worldwide.

As you can see this is the list of the biggest food company in the world and the figures for these companies might surprise you. They are able to sustain and become relevant until this date. As we know that food is a need for survival and its importance will never simply fade away.

Source:

• MarketWatch

• tharawat magazine

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