Top 10 Companies in FMCG Industry
1. Nestlé
Nestlé is the world’s largest international food and beverage company, founded in 1866 and headquartered in Vevey, Switzerland having more than 2000 brands. Nestlé is present in over 190 countries. It produces and sells products including baby food, medical food, bottled water, breakfast cereals, coffee and tea, confectionery, dairy products, ice cream, frozen food, pet foods, and snacks. As of FY 2018, Nestlé’s revenue stood at $87.2 billion at sales growth rate of 2.1%, net profit stood at $10.2 billion and had 308,000. Nestlé’s current CEO is Ulf Mark Schneider.
2. Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & Johnson is an American multinational company, founded in 1886 operating in three segments which include pharmaceuticals, medical devices and diagnostics and consumer products segment. Its corporate headquarter is located in New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States. As of FY 2018, Johnson & Johnson’s revenue stood at $81.5 billion at sales growth rate of 6.7%, net profit stood at $15.3 billion and had 140,861 employees. Johnson & Johnson’s current CEO is Alex Gorsky.
3. Procter & Gamble
Procter & Gamble is one of the world’s largest consumer goods companies with more than 5 billion customers worldwide and was founded in 1837 which started as a simple soap and candle company. Its corporate headquarter is located in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. Leading brands owned by P&G include Fabric Care, Home Care, Baby Care, Feminine Care, Family Care, Grooming, Oral Care, Personal Health Care, Hair Care, and Skin & Personal Care. As of FY 2018, P & G’s revenue stood at $66.8 billion at sales growth rate of 2.6%, net profit stood at $9.8 billion and had 97,000 employees. P & G’s current CEO is David S. Taylor.
4. PepsiCo
PepsiCo is a multinational company serving food, beverages and everyday nutrition products in more than 200 countries with 22 brands producing more than 1000 products and was founded in 1965. Its corporate headquarter is located in Purchase, Harrison, New York, United States. As of FY 2018, PepsiCo’s revenue stood at $64.6 billion at sales growth rate of 2%, net profit stood at $12.5 billion and had 267,000 employees. PepsiCo’s current CEO is Ramon Laguarta.
5. Unilever
Unilever is a British-Dutch transnational consumer goods company founded in 1929 and co-headquartered in London, United Kingdom, and Rotterdam, Netherlands. Unilever operates in three segments including beauty and personal care, foods and refreshment and home care. As of FY 2018, Unilever’s revenue stood at $56.1 billion at sales growth rate of -5.1%, net profit stood at $11.4 billion and had 154,848 employees. Unilever’s current CEO is Alan Jope.
6. AB Inbew
AB Inbew or Anheuser-Busch Inbew is a Belgium-domiciled multinational drink and brewing company with more than 500 brands aiming to become best beer company worldwide. Its corporate headquarter is located in Leuven, Belgium. As of FY 2018, AB Inbew’s revenue stood at $54.6 billion at sales growth rate of -3.2%, net profit stood at $5.7 billion and had 175,000 employees. AB Inbew’s current CEO is Carlos Brito.
7. Tyson Foods
Tyson Foods is one of the largest processor and distributor of chicken, beef, pork and prepared foods headquartered on Springdale, Arkansas, United States, founded in 1935 by an Arkansas farmer, John Tyson. As of FY 2018, Tyson Food’s revenue stood at $40 billion at sales growth rate of 4.7%, net profit stood at $3.02 billion and had 121,000 employees. Tyson Foods’s current CEO is Noel White.
8. Coca Cola
Coca Cola is an American multinational company founded in 1892 which produces and sells soft drinks and other beverages best known for its product Coca Cola or Coke. Its corporate headquarter is located in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. As of FY 2018, Coca Cola’s revenue stood at $31.8 billion at sales growth rate of -10.03%, net profit stood at $6.4 billion and had 62,600 employees. Coca Cola’s current CEO is James Quincy.
9. L'Oreal
L’Oreal is a French personal care company founded in 1919, headquartered in Clichy, France and specializing on hair colour, skin care, sun protection, make-up, perfume, and hair care. It operates under four divisions which are L’Oreal Luxe, Consumers Product Division, Consumers Product Division, and Active Customers. As of FY 2018, L’Oreal’s revenue stood at $31.4 billion at sales growth rate of 3.5%, net profit stood at $3.98 billion and had 86,000 employees, L’Oreal’s current CEO is Jean Paul Agon.
10. Philip Morris
Philip Morris is a leading international tobacco company which was founded in 1847 in New York, United States. Its corporate headquarter is located in Neuchâtel, Switzerland. Its products are sold in more than 180 countries. As of FY 2018, Philip Morris’s revenue stood at $29.6 billion at sales growth rate of 3.1%, net profit stood at $8.3 billion and had 77,400 employees, Philip Morris’s current CEO is Andre Calantzopoulos.