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Richest Billionaires in Food and Beverage Industry (January 30, 2024)

As of January 30, 2024, Zhong Shanshan has a net worth of US$ 61.0 billion, making him the wealthiest person in the food and beverage industry. Mark Mateschitz follows in second place with $39.9 billion, while Giovanni Ferrero ranks third with $39.5 billion, and Jacqueline Mars comes in fourth with $39.2 billion.

The fifth and sixth spots on the list are occupied by John Mars, whose net worth is $39.2 billion, and Emmanuel Besnier, whose net worth is $25.6 billion. Jorge Paulo Lemann is placed 7th with a net worth of $16.5 billion. Ravi Jaipuria ($14.6 billion) occupied the 8th position among the wealthiest people in the food and beverage industry, followed by Qin Yinglin (No. 9) with $14.3 billion, and Charlene de Carvalho-Heineken (No. 10, $14.3 billion).

Richest Billionaires in Food and Beverage Industry, 2024

  1. Zhong Shanshan: $61.0 billion
  2. Mark Mateschitz: $39.9 billion
  3. Giovanni Ferrero: $39.5 billion
  4. Jacqueline Mars: $39.2 billion
  5. John Mars: $39.2 billion
  6. Emmanuel Besnier: $25.6 billion
  7. Jorge Paulo Lemann & family: $16.5 billion
  8. Ravi Jaipuria: $14.6 billion
  9. Qin Yinglin: $14.3 billion
  10. Charlene de Carvalho-Heineken & family: $14.3 billion
  11. Dan Cathy: $11.3 billion
  12. Bubba Cathy: $11.3 billion
  13. Trudy Cathy White: $11.3 billion
  14. Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi: $11.0 billion
  15. Marcel Herrmann Telles: $11.0 billion
  16. Pamela Mars: $9.8 billion
  17. Marijke Mars: $9.8 billion
  18. Valerie Mars: $9.8 billion
  19. Victoria Mars: $9.8 billion
  20. Tilman Fertitta: $9.3 billion

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