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Richest Billionaires in the Food and Beverage Industry (November 13, 2023)

As of November 13, 2023, Zhong Shanshan has a net worth of US$62.8 billion, making him the wealthiest person in the food and beverage industry. Giovanni Ferrero follows in second place with $38.8 billion, while Jacqueline Mars ranks third with $36.3 billion, and John Mars comes in fourth with $36.3 billion.

The fifth and sixth spots on the list are occupied by Mark Mateschitz, whose net worth is $34.7 billion, and Emmanuel Besnier, whose net worth is $23.2 billion. Jorge Paulo Lemann is placed 7th with a net worth of $15.5 billion. Qin Yinglin ($14.7 billion) occupied the 8th position among the wealthiest people in the food and beverage industry, followed by Charlene de Carvalho-Heineken (No. 9) with $13.2 billion and Ravi Jaipuria (No. 10, $12.2 billion).

Richest Billionaires in the Food and Beverage Industry, 2023

  1. Zhong Shanshan: $62.8 billion
  2. Giovanni Ferrero: $38.8 billion
  3. Jacqueline Mars: $36.3 billion
  4. John Mars: $36.3 billion
  5. Mark Mateschitz: $34.7 billion
  6. Emmanuel Besnier: $23.2 billion
  7. Jorge Paulo Lemann & family: $15.5 billion
  8. Qin Yinglin: $14.7 billion
  9. Charlene de Carvalho-Heineken & family: $13.2 billion
  10. Ravi Jaipuria: $12.2 billion
  11. Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi: $10.8 billion
  12. Marcel Herrmann Telles: $10.4 billion
  13. Dan Cathy: $9.5 billion
  14. Bubba Cathy: $9.5 billion
  15. Trudy Cathy White: $9.5 billion
  16. Marijke Mars: $9.1 billion
  17. Valerie Mars: $9.1 billion
  18. Pamela Mars: $9.1 billion
  19. Victoria Mars: $9.1 billion
  20. Tilman Fertitta: $9.1 billion

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Nikolas Anderson, D.Litt.
Nikolas Anderson, D.Litt. in Public Affairs and Global Journalism, is the Associate Editor at CEOWORLD Magazine, where he combines deep financial acumen with communications expertise to deliver content that speaks to global executives. With a background in economics and public policy, Nikolas began his career as an investment analyst before moving into media as a financial commentator and strategic communications advisor. He has worked with leading asset managers, policy think tanks, and international business outlets.

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