Monday 22 January 2018

These 10 companies control everything you buy

Only 10 companies control almost every large food and beverage brand in the world.

These companies — NestlĂ©, 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.

In an effort to push these companies to make positive changes — and for customers to realize who controls the brands they're buying — Oxfam created a mind-boggling infographic that shows how interconnected consumer brands really are.

Here's a further breakdown of the companies that own the brands and products we use every day:

Kellogg's
2016 revenue: $13 billion

Forget Froot Loops and Frosted Flakes — Kellogg's also owns noncereal brands including Eggo, Pringles, and Cheez-It.

Read More: www.businessinsider.com/10-companies-control-food-industry-2017-3
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