The Consumer Advisor

The ten largest food and beverage companies in the world remain Nestle, Ahold Delhaize, PepsiCo., Archer Daniels Midland, Sysco, JBS, Performance Food Group, Anheuser-Busch InBev, Unilever, and Tyson Foods. Based on the most recent 2025 revenue data as of December 2025 (using trailing twelve months or fiscal 2024 figures where full calendar 2025 data is not yet available due to ongoing reporting), here are the top 10 food companies ranked by revenue. This update incorporates latest quarterly reports, TTM figures, and industry rankings from sources like Food Engineering's 2025 Top 100 Food and Beverage Companies, which notes PepsiCo surpassing Nestlé for the top spot based on reported sales. Top 10 Food Companies by Revenue (2025) This ranking reflects the largest companies primarily by annual revenue, emphasizing food production, processing, distribution, and retail sectors globally ( 1 ,  4 ). 1. Nestlé (Switzerland) Annual Revenue: USD  $114.8 billion ( nestle...

The top 10 fastest-growing food companies of 2025 include innovative brands like Poppi, Liquid Death, and Chomps, all known for their focus on health, sustainability, and product innovation. Other notable companies reshaping consumer choices in the industry are Olipop, Melinda's, and Tru Fru. These companies are distinguished by their rapid revenue growth and influence on evolving food and beverage trends that prioritize wellness and environmental responsibility. While giants like Nestlé and PepsiCo hold steady with billions in sales, the industry's innovators are surging, especially in the GLP-1 snack space. GLP-1 receptor agonists (think Ozempic, Wegovy) have reshaped snacking: users crave high-protein, portion-controlled, gut-friendly options to combat side effects like nausea and muscle loss, fueling a $53 billion global market boom.  Trends include protein-packed bars, fiber-rich sodas, and small-portion treats, with 77.6% of GLP-1 shoppers tweaking habits b...