Top 10 Billionaires in Food & Bev
Despite pockets of economic turmoil, the number of billionaires around the world expanded to a record-breaking 1,826, including 290 newcomers and an aggregate net worth of more than $7 trillion, according to Forbes. While ten-figure fortunes surged in China, the U.S. still dominates the rankings.
However, taking a closer look at Forbes' 29th annual ranking of the world's richest is littered with consumer goods executives. Here, we take a look at the top 10 billionaires in the world across Food and Beverage according to the report. For the complete list, click here.
Top 10 Food & Bev Billionaires in the World:
However, taking a closer look at Forbes' 29th annual ranking of the world's richest is littered with consumer goods executives. Here, we take a look at the top 10 billionaires in the world across Food and Beverage according to the report. For the complete list, click here.
Top 10 Food & Bev Billionaires in the World:
| Rank | Name | Net Worth | Source | Country |
| 22 | Forest Mars, Jr. Jacqueline Mars John Mars | $26.6B | Candy | U.S. |
| 26 | Jorge Paulo Lemann | $25B | Beer | Brazil |
| 32 | Maria Franca Fissolo | $23.4B | Nutella, Chocolates | Italy |
| 87 | Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi | $13.2B | Beverages | Thailand |
| 89 | Marcel Herrmann Telles | $13B | Beer | Brazil |
| 107 | Charlene de Carvalho-Heineken | $11.6B | Heineken | Netherlands |
| 110 | Carlos Alberto Sicupira | $11.3B | Beer | Brazil |
| 116 | Dietrick Mateschitz | $10.8B | Red Bull | Austria |
| 124 | Zong Qinghou | $10.3B | Beverages | China |
| 125 | Pierre Castel | $9.9B | Wine | France |