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