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The industry newsletter, FoodNavigator, reports the top  international Big Food companies. The full list is here. Nestlé (no relation) is the clear winner. Among the top 10, only Danone and Tyson report lower sales in 2026 than in 2025.  I can only ...

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By Marion Nestle September 11 2026 What are the top food brands? The industry newsletter, FoodNavigator, reports the top  international Big Food companies. The full list is here. Nestlé (no relation) is the clear winner. Among the top 10, only Danone and Tyson report lower sales in 2026 than in 2025. I can only speculate about the reasons, but am guessing problems in the beef supply and reduced consumer demand as factors for Tyson, and maybe the infant formula recalls affected Danone? It’s interesting that only four of these brands are in the U.S.  Actually, only three U.S. companies are involved since both Lay’s and Doritos are owned by PepsiCo.  Two companies are Swiss and two are Chinese. Of special interest: Both Yili and Mengniu sell dairy products: milk, yogurt, ice cream, and cheese.  But almost all Chinese people have problems digesting lactose. When I was in Beijing in 2019, I was told that the Chinese government wants its people to consume these foods in the belief that dairy products promote growth in children’s height. If this list just looked at the U.S., Walmart would head the list. The post What are the top food brands? appeared first on Food Politics by Marion Nestle      Related Posts Big Food vs. The People: lawsuits against public health measures Our current investment system does not work for food companies or us A national scandal: millions of U.S. workers rely on Medicaid and SNAP   Now Available: What to Eat Now My new book, What to Eat Now, is officially out! It's both a field guide to food shopping in America and a reflection on how to eat well—and deliciously. For more information and to order, click here. You can explore the full archive of this (almost) daily blog at foodpolitics.com, where you'll also find information about my books, articles, media interviews, upcoming lectures, favorite resources, and FAQs. Visit the Site » ​​​​​​​ Marion Nestle Paulette Goddard Professor of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health at New York University, Emerita © Marion Nestle. You're receiving this email because you've signed up to receive updates from us. If you'd prefer not to receive updates, you can unsubscribe. Safely Unsubscribe • Archives • Preferences • Contact • Subscribe • Privacy

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