by Eric Blair
Beverages are basically anything of liquid form made for human consumption. Although water is also liquid, water is not often classified as beverage however all beverages contain some water, and the amount of water varies depending on the kind of beverage. There are so many types of beverages which can be categorized into two groups which are alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Within these two categories there are subcategories of beverages and here, we list the top seven companies in the world who focus on the manufacture, branding and distribution of beverages.
These companies have a portfolio of brands covering several types of beverages including alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. The companies were ranked based on four factors namely, assets, revenues, profits and market value. This ensures that the metrics for ranking the companies are balanced as each factor holds equal footing in determining a company’s rank. Let’s get to it.
7. Heineken Holding
The Heineken brand is the 90th most valuable brand in the world and it comes in at number seven on the list. The company was founded in 1863 in the Netherlands and today, the company has over 76,000 employees. The Heineken Lager Beer is the company’s flagship product and also its most popular brand. In addition, Tecate is its second largest brand, and the company owns 170 beer brands worldwide. These other brands/products of the company include Tiger, Amstel, Anchor, Sagres, Star, Legend, Gulder, Desperados, Foster’s, Strong bow, and Zywiec among others. They have expanded their portfolio by direct investments, mergers, acquisitions and partnerships with worldwide beverage companies and currently they are the majority shareholder in Nigerian breweries with 54.1 per cent of its shares. According to Forbes in their 2015 companies ranking, the company had sales of $25.5 Billion, profits of $1 Billion, assets worth $42.9 Billion, and a Market Value of $20.9 Billion.
The Heineken brand is the 90th most valuable brand in the world and it comes in at number seven on the list. The company was founded in 1863 in the Netherlands and today, the company has over 76,000 employees. The Heineken Lager Beer is the company’s flagship product and also its most popular brand. In addition, Tecate is its second largest brand, and the company owns 170 beer brands worldwide. These other brands/products of the company include Tiger, Amstel, Anchor, Sagres, Star, Legend, Gulder, Desperados, Foster’s, Strong bow, and Zywiec among others. They have expanded their portfolio by direct investments, mergers, acquisitions and partnerships with worldwide beverage companies and currently they are the majority shareholder in Nigerian breweries with 54.1 per cent of its shares. According to Forbes in their 2015 companies ranking, the company had sales of $25.5 Billion, profits of $1 Billion, assets worth $42.9 Billion, and a Market Value of $20.9 Billion.
6. FEMSA
Fomento Economico Mexicano, S.A.B. de C.V. operating as FEMSA is a Mexican beverage retail company founded in 1986. The company is the largest independent distributor of Coca-Cola beverages. It is also the largest convenience store chain in Mexico and the second biggest share-holder in Heineken Holdings. The company originated in Mexico and has over 216,000 employees. According to Forbes, the company had sales of $20.9 Billion, profits of $1.3 Billion, assets worth $25.5 Billion, and a Market Value of $33.8 Billion, making it the sixth company on the list.
Fomento Economico Mexicano, S.A.B. de C.V. operating as FEMSA is a Mexican beverage retail company founded in 1986. The company is the largest independent distributor of Coca-Cola beverages. It is also the largest convenience store chain in Mexico and the second biggest share-holder in Heineken Holdings. The company originated in Mexico and has over 216,000 employees. According to Forbes, the company had sales of $20.9 Billion, profits of $1.3 Billion, assets worth $25.5 Billion, and a Market Value of $33.8 Billion, making it the sixth company on the list.
5. DIAGEO
DIAGEO is the 67th most innovative company in the world and was founded in 1997 in the United Kingdom. The company has over 27,000 employees and mainly focuses on the production and distribution of beer, liquor, and wine brands. The company owns popular brands like Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, Ciroc, Baileys, and Guinness among others. The company has been able to support highly successful brands which are first in their category including Smirnoff (the best-selling vodka in the world), Baileys (the best-selling liqueur), Johnnie Walker (the best-selling Scotch whisky in the world) and Guinness (the best-selling stout in the world). It is also a major shareholder in Moet Hennessy with 34 per cent shares. All these products and brands make DIAGEO the fifth biggest beverage company in the world with sales of $16.8 Billion, profits of $3.2 Billion, assets value of $43.5 Billion, and a market value of $71 Billion.
DIAGEO is the 67th most innovative company in the world and was founded in 1997 in the United Kingdom. The company has over 27,000 employees and mainly focuses on the production and distribution of beer, liquor, and wine brands. The company owns popular brands like Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, Ciroc, Baileys, and Guinness among others. The company has been able to support highly successful brands which are first in their category including Smirnoff (the best-selling vodka in the world), Baileys (the best-selling liqueur), Johnnie Walker (the best-selling Scotch whisky in the world) and Guinness (the best-selling stout in the world). It is also a major shareholder in Moet Hennessy with 34 per cent shares. All these products and brands make DIAGEO the fifth biggest beverage company in the world with sales of $16.8 Billion, profits of $3.2 Billion, assets value of $43.5 Billion, and a market value of $71 Billion.
4. SABMiller
With early origins from South Africa in 1895, SABMiller employs over 69,000 employees around the world today. Major brands in the company’s portfolio include Peroni Nastro, Azzurro, and Pilsner Urquell. The company is also a major bottler of Coca-Cola and it operates in 80 countries across continents in the world. Its headquarters is located in London, United Kingdom and it is the 97th company in the world based on market value. According to Forbes in 2015, the company had sales of $16.7 Billion, profits of $3.6 Billion, assets value of $52.8 Billion, and a market value of $87.3 Billion making it the fourth biggest beverage company in the world.
With early origins from South Africa in 1895, SABMiller employs over 69,000 employees around the world today. Major brands in the company’s portfolio include Peroni Nastro, Azzurro, and Pilsner Urquell. The company is also a major bottler of Coca-Cola and it operates in 80 countries across continents in the world. Its headquarters is located in London, United Kingdom and it is the 97th company in the world based on market value. According to Forbes in 2015, the company had sales of $16.7 Billion, profits of $3.6 Billion, assets value of $52.8 Billion, and a market value of $87.3 Billion making it the fourth biggest beverage company in the world.
3. PepsiCo
PepsiCo was founded in 1965 and their headquarters is located in New York, United States. The company is the 48th company in the world in terms of market value and the company has about 271,000 employees. The company sells and distributes a wide variety of products including beverages through licensed bottlers, partners and manufacturers. The company focuses on foods and beverages and by net revenue it is the largest company in terms of food and beverage. It comes in as the third largest beverage company on the list with sales of $66.7 Billion, profits of $6.5 Billion, assets value of $70.5 Billion dollars, and a market value of $143 Billion.
PepsiCo was founded in 1965 and their headquarters is located in New York, United States. The company is the 48th company in the world in terms of market value and the company has about 271,000 employees. The company sells and distributes a wide variety of products including beverages through licensed bottlers, partners and manufacturers. The company focuses on foods and beverages and by net revenue it is the largest company in terms of food and beverage. It comes in as the third largest beverage company on the list with sales of $66.7 Billion, profits of $6.5 Billion, assets value of $70.5 Billion dollars, and a market value of $143 Billion.
2. Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola was founded in 1892 in the United States. Its name was based on two of its main original ingredients namely kola nuts and coca leaves. The company has been able to build its brand based on a formula which remains a trade secret. With a wide variety of brands including Sprite, Fanta, Diet Coke, PowerAde, and Minute Maid among others, the company has grown to be one of the most dominant beverage companies for decades. The brand name is also one of the most recognizable around the deepest corners of the earth and the company makes the list at number two. It is the 32nd company in the world in terms of market value and according to Forbes in 2015 - the company had sales of $45.9 Billion, profits of $7.1 Billion, assets value of $92 Billion, and a market value of $179.9 Billion.
Coca-Cola was founded in 1892 in the United States. Its name was based on two of its main original ingredients namely kola nuts and coca leaves. The company has been able to build its brand based on a formula which remains a trade secret. With a wide variety of brands including Sprite, Fanta, Diet Coke, PowerAde, and Minute Maid among others, the company has grown to be one of the most dominant beverage companies for decades. The brand name is also one of the most recognizable around the deepest corners of the earth and the company makes the list at number two. It is the 32nd company in the world in terms of market value and according to Forbes in 2015 - the company had sales of $45.9 Billion, profits of $7.1 Billion, assets value of $92 Billion, and a market value of $179.9 Billion.
1. Anheuser-Busch InBev
The company was established in 2008 and it is currently the largest beverage company in the world. It is also the largest brewer in the world with famous global brands like Budweiser, Corona, Stella, and Beck’s among others. Budweiser is one of the best-selling lager beers in the world today and the company employs over 155,000 employees worldwide. In terms of market value, it is the 22nd company in the world and its headquarters is located in Leuven, Belgium. The company expanded when it was integrated with the Anheuser-Busch, a United States Company in 2008 and according to Forbes in 2015, the company had sales of $47.1 Billion, profits of $9.2 Billion, assets value of $144.9 Billion, and a market value of $204.6 Billion. This makes it the biggest company on the list and the world’s biggest beverage company.
The company was established in 2008 and it is currently the largest beverage company in the world. It is also the largest brewer in the world with famous global brands like Budweiser, Corona, Stella, and Beck’s among others. Budweiser is one of the best-selling lager beers in the world today and the company employs over 155,000 employees worldwide. In terms of market value, it is the 22nd company in the world and its headquarters is located in Leuven, Belgium. The company expanded when it was integrated with the Anheuser-Busch, a United States Company in 2008 and according to Forbes in 2015, the company had sales of $47.1 Billion, profits of $9.2 Billion, assets value of $144.9 Billion, and a market value of $204.6 Billion. This makes it the biggest company on the list and the world’s biggest beverage company.
Beverages are consumed in millions of liters every day and these companies provide a variety of products and brands to make sure they get a penny or two from you every day. The chance are they have already gotten money from you today and this list shows how big companies could get when they have a global presence. Beverages often taste good however they could also cause health problems especially sugary carbonated drinks so it is important that you monitor your daily intake. According to a study, consuming a single can of soft drink each day could add 6.75kg of weight gain in a single year. So pay attention to your health and please leave your comments below. Cheers.
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