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Richest Billionaires in Food and Beverage Industry, 2024

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As of February 20, 2025, Zhong Shanshan has a net worth of US$53.8 billion, making him the wealthiest person in the food and beverage industry. Jacqueline Mars follows in second place with $42.5 billion, while John Mars ranks third with $42.5 billion.

Richest Billionaires in Food and Beverage Industry, 2024

RANK NAME NET WORTH
1Zhong Shanshan$53.8 Billion
2Jacqueline Mars$42.5 Billion
3John Mars$42.5 Billion
4Giovanni Ferrero$41.9 Billion
5Mark Mateschitz$37.9 Billion
6Emmanuel Besnier$25.0 Billion
7Qin Yinglin$14.5 Billion
8Jorge Paulo Lemann & family$14.2 Billion
9Ravi Jaipuria$13.2 Billion
10Charlene de Carvalho-Heineken & family$13.0 Billion
11Jude Reyes$12.0 Billion
12J. Christopher Reyes$12.0 Billion
13Trudy Cathy White$11.6 Billion
14Dan Cathy$11.6 Billion
15Bubba Cathy$11.6 Billion
16Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi$11.5 Billion
17Lin Muqin & family$11.3 Billion
18Tilman Fertitta$11.1 Billion
19Marijke Mars$10.6 Billion
20Valerie Mars$10.6 Billion
21Pamela Mars$10.6 Billion
22Victoria Mars$10.6 Billion
23Harry Stine & Family$10.2 Billion
24Todd Graves$9.5 Billion
25Pang Kang$9.2 Billion

Methodology: The list of the richest people, compiled by CEOWORLD magazine, was created using financial information from various reliable sources such as individuals, families, stock exchanges, private databases, and analysts. Net worth figures are based on both exchange rates and stock prices. The value of private companies was determined using financial ratios and other comparisons with comparable publicly traded companies. In some cases, family fortunes were divided. The editors reserve the right to modify the list in the event of new information.

 

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Despina Wilson, D.Litt.
Despina Wilson, D.Litt. in Cultural Diplomacy and Journalism, is the Business News Editor at CEOWORLD Magazine, where she specializes in delivering strategic content at the intersection of international finance, executive positioning, and cross-cultural communication. Fluent in Spanish and English, Despina brings over 12 years of editorial and advisory experience across Latin America, the U.S., and Europe.

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