Richest Billionaires in Food and Beverage Industry (December 15, 2023)

As of December 15, 2023, Zhong Shanshan has a net worth of US$64.2 billion, making him the wealthiest person in the food and beverage industry. Giovanni Ferrero follows in second place with $39.2 billion, while Jacqueline Mars ranks third with $38.0 billion, and John Mars comes in fourth with $38.0 billion.

The fifth and sixth spots on the list are occupied by Mark Mateschitz, whose net worth is $37.9 billion, and Emmanuel Besnier, whose net worth is $24.4 billion. Jorge Paulo Lemann is placed 7th with a net worth of $16.3 billion. Qin Yinglin ($15.7 billion) occupied the 8th position among the wealthiest people in the food and beverage industry, followed by Charlene de Carvalho-Heineken (No. 9) with $13.8 billion and Ravi Jaipuria (No. 10, $13.1 billion).

Richest Billionaires in the Food and Beverage Industry, 2023

1. Zhong Shanshan: $64.2 billion
2. Giovanni Ferrero: $39.2 billion
3. Jacqueline Mars: $38.0 billion
4. John Mars: $38.0 billion
5. Mark Mateschitz: $37.9 billion
6. Emmanuel Besnier: $24.4 billion
7. Jorge Paulo Lemann & family: $16.3 billion
8. Qin Yinglin: $15.7 billion
9. Charlene de Carvalho-Heineken & family: $13.8 billion
10. Ravi Jaipuria: $13.1 billion
11. Dan Cathy: $11.3 billion
12. Bubba Cathy: $11.3 billion
13. Trudy Cathy White: $11.3 billion
14. Marcel Herrmann Telles: $10.9 billion
15. Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi: $10.6 billion
16. Marijke Mars: $9.5 billion
17. Valerie Mars: $9.5 billion
18. Pamela Mars: $9.5 billion
19. Victoria Mars: $9.5 billion
20. Tilman Fertitta: $9.2 billion

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