Only 10 companies control almost every large food and beverage brand in the world.
Oxfam created a mind-boggling infographic that shows how interconnected consumer brands really are. Nestlé, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, Unilever, Danone, General Mills, Kellogg’s, Mars, Associated British Foods, and Mondelez — each employ thousands and make billions of dollars in revenue every year.
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Here is a further breakdown of the companies that own the brands and products we use every day:
1. Kellogg’s
2015 revenue: $13.5 billion
Kellogg’s also owns non-cereal brands, including Eggo, Pringles, and Cheez-It.
2. Associated British Foods
2015 revenue: $16.6 billion
This British company owns brands such as Dorset Cereals and Twinings tea, as well as the retailer Primark.
3. General Mills
2015 revenue: $17.6 billion
General Mills is best known for cereals like Cheerios and Chex, but it also owns brands like Yoplait, Hamburger Helper, Haagen-Dazs and Betty Crocker.
4. Danone
2015 revenue: $24.9 billion
The company is best known for its yogurts like Activa, Yocrunch, and Oikos, but also sells medical nutrition products and bottled water.
5. Mondelez
2015 revenue: $29.6 billion
This snack-centric company’s brands include Oreo, Trident gum, and Sour Patch Kids.
6. Mars
2015 revenue: $33 billion
Mars is best known for its chocolate brands, such as M&M, but it also owns Uncle Ben’s rice, Starburst, and Orbit gum.
7. Coca-Cola
2015 revenue: $44.3 billion
Coca-Cola is moving beyond soda, with beverage brands, including Dasani, Fuze, and Honest Tea.
8. Unilever
2015 revenue: $59.1 billion
Unilever’s diverse list of brands includes Axe body spray, Lipton tea, Magnum ice cream, and Hellmann’s mayonnaise.
9. PepsiCo
2015 revenue: $63 billion
In addition to Pepsi and other sodas, PepsiCo also owns brands such as Quaker Oatmeal, Cheetos, and Tropicana.
2015 revenue: $87 billion
10. Nestlé
Nestlé owns Gerber baby food, Perrier, DiGiorno, and Hot Pockets — plus, candy brands including Butterfinger and KitKat.
