Top 7 Biggest Dairy Companies in the World!
The global dairy industry is currently experiencing moderate growth owing to the increasing demand for healthy and nutrient-rich food products. Today, Knowinsider would like to introduce you to the top 7 biggest dairy companies in the world!
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Nestlé
One of the must-know companies is Nestlé - leading nutrition, health and wellness company that works towards enhancing the lives of consumers. It provides seven categories in its product portfolio which include water, pet care, confectionery, nutrition and health science, milk products and ice cream, powdered and liquid beverages, and prepared dishes and cooking aids. In addition to this, the brand also provides affordable dairy products that assist in addressing local micronutrient deficiencies, especially in developing countries. Further, milk products and ice-cream hold a significant share in the product portfolio of the company. |
Danone S.A. (France)
Founded in 1999 and headquartered at Paris, France. Danone S.A. is engaged in manufacturing and selling food and beverage products. The company operates through four business segments, namely essential dairy and plant-based products, early life nutrition, medical nutrition, and waters. The company offer dairy products through various brands such as Actimel, Activia, Danone, Danonino, Oikos, and Prostokvashino. The company has its geographic presence in North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East.
Fonterra
The third name in the chart is Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd. which is a multinational dairy cooperative that is owned by nearly 13,000 New Zealand farmers. Being the largest company in the country, it is responsible for approximately 30% of the world’s exports. With consumers in over 140 countries, the Fonterra team manufactures around two million tons of dairy ingredients, speciality ingredients and consumer products every year. Moreover, the company aims at growing volumes by focusing on emerging regions and producing products that meet the growing consumer demand for dairy nutrition. In addition to this, Fonterra offers a vast range of dairy products, such as milk, cheese, flavoured milk, table butter, milk powder, yoghurt and ice-cream.
Danone S.A. (France)
Founded in 1999 and headquartered at Paris, France. Danone S.A. is engaged in manufacturing and selling food and beverage products. The company operates through four business segments, namely essential dairy and plant-based products, early life nutrition, medical nutrition, and waters. The company offer dairy products through various brands such as Actimel, Activia, Danone, Danonino, Oikos, and Prostokvashino.
Kraft Heinz Company (U.S.)
Founded in 1869 and headquartered at Pittsburgh, the U.S.; Kraft Heinz Company engaged in manufacturing and marketing food and beverage products. The company offers dairy products through various brands such as Athenos, Breakstone’s, Cracker Barrel, Fresh Take, Grated Parmesan, Knudsen, Natural Cheese, Philadelphia Cream Cheese, Polly-O, Singles, and Velveeta.
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Royal Friesland Campina N.V. (the Netherlands)
Founded in 1871 and headquartered at Amersfoort, the Netherlands. Royal Friesland Campina N.V. is involved in producing consumer products such as dairy-based beverages, infant nutrition, cheese, and desserts. The company operates through four business segments, namely consumer dairy, specialised nutrition, dairy essentials, and ingredients.
Dairy Farmers of America Inc. (U.S.)
Founded in 1998 and headquartered at Kansas, the U.S.; Dairy Farmers of America Inc. is involved in manufacturing and selling of dairy products and ingredients. The company operates through four business segments, namely ingredients and beverage, dairy foods, fluid milk, and ice cream. The company markets their products under different brands such as the Borden Cheese & Borden Butter, Breakstone’s Butter, Cache Valley Cheese, Cache Valley Butter, California Gold, Cass-Clay Creamery, Dairy Maid Dairy, Falfurrias, Guida’s Milk, Hotel Bar, Keller’s Creamery, Kemps, La Vaquita, Oakhurst Dairy, Plugra, and Sport Shake brands.
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