Ravi Jaipuria Cracks the Top 10 Food & Beverage Billionaires

Titans of Taste

From chocolate empires to global energy drinks, discover the billionaires reshaping culinary landscapes.

10. Qin Yinglin: $14 Billion - Muyuan Foodstuff

Qins fortune reflects the success of Muyuan in meeting the rising demand for pork in China.

9. Charlene de Carvalho-Heineken & Family: $14.1 Billion - Carrying the Heineken Torch

Owning a significant stake in Heineken N.V., this family continues the legacy of one of the worlds most recognized beer brands.

8. Ravi Jaipuria: $14.7 Billion: An Indian Tycoon's Rise

Founder of RJ Corp, Jaipurias interests span beverages, fast food, and education, making him a prominent figure in Indian F&B.

7. Jorge Paulo Lemann & Family: $16.4 Billion - Anheuser-Busch InBev

This Brazilian family, with stakes in the worlds largest brewer, is a major player in the food & beverage landscape.

6. Emmanuel Besnier: $25.9 Billion - World's Largest Dairy

Leading Lactalis, a global dairy giant, Besnier controls cheese, yogurt, and milk brands across the globe.

5. John Mars: $38.5 Billion - Sharing the Sweet Profits of Mars, Incorporated

Alongside his sister Jacqueline, John plays a key role in the success of Mars, Incorporated, building a $38.5 billion fortune.

4. Jacqueline Mars: $38.5 Billion - Snickers, Pedigree & More

Co-owner of Mars, Incorporated, her fortune stems from iconic brands like Mars, Snickers, and Pedigree.

3. Mark Mateschitz: $39.2 Billion - From Energy Drinks to Lifestyle Brand

Austrian entrepreneur revolutionized the energy drink market, expanding Red Bull into a global lifestyle brand.

2. Giovanni Ferrero: $39.6 Billion - Nutella, Kinder & More

Ferrero Group CEO oversees iconic brands like Nutella, Ferrero Rocher, and Kinder, amassing a $39.6 billion fortune.

1. Zhong Shanshan: $58.8 Billion - China's Bottled Water Billionaire

Nongfu Spring founder and vaccine investor, Shanshan sits atop the food & beverage throne.