2018 Top 50 Food Packaging Companies

Packaging Strategies’ Top 50 Food Packaging Companies is an annual list comprised of the top food packagers around the globe, based on annual revenue from the previous year.

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RANK	COMPANY Headquarters	CHIEF PACKAGING OFFICER Title	KEY BRANDS	2017 TOTAL REVENUE (in $ Billions)
1	Nestlé SA Vevey, Switzerland	Daniel Magnin Head of Packaging	Hot Pockets, Purina, Dryer's, Stouffer's, Nestlé, Lean Cusine, Herta	72.73
2	JBS USA (incl. Pilgrim's Pride) Greeley, CO	Tim Wagner Procurement Manager of Packaging/Ingredients/Recycling	Swift, Cedar River Farms, Pilgrim's Pride	49.25
3	Tyson Foods Inc. Springdale, AR	Jeff Czarny Director, Packaging R&D	Tyson, Wright, Jimmy Dean, Hillshire Farm, Sara Lee, Ball Park	38.26
4	PepsiCo Inc. Purchase, NY	Robert Lewis Senior VP Global Packaging & Engineering Technology	Lay's, Quaker, Doritos, Ruffles, Tostitos, Fritos	33.67
5	Mars Inc. McLean, VA	George Graham Vice President of R&D	M&M's, MilkyWay, Dove, Skittles, Whiskas, Uncle Ben's, Pedigree	31.90
6	Mondeléz International Northfield, IL	Rob Hargrove Executive VP of R & D, Quality	Belvita, Honey Maid, Cadbury, Ritz, Trident, Oreo, Wheat Thins, Chips Ahoy!	30.07
7	Danone Paris, France	Jean-Philippe Paré General Director, R&D	Activia, Actimel/DanActive, Dannon, Danone	27.89
8	The Kraft Heinz Company Chicago, IL	John Kziebarge V.P. of Consumer Packaging	Kraft, Oscar Mayer, Heinz, Ore-Ida, Jell-O, Velveeta, Planters	26.48
9	Unilever London, U.K.	Sanjiv Das Global Packaging Director	Hellmann's, Knorr, Ragu, Cup-a-Soup, Breyers, Magnum, Ben & Jerry's	21.74
10	Lactalis (including Parmalat) Laval, Mayenne, France	John Neureuter Senior Manager, Supply Chain Optimization	Aria, Bridel, President, Galbani, Precious	18.00
11	General Mills Inc. Minneapolis, MN	Elizabeth Nientimp Director of Creative Content, Design + Production	Fiber One, Pillsbury, Cascadian Farm, Häagen-Dazs, Annie's, Chex, Lärabar	15.62
12	Dairy Farmers of America Kansas City, KS	Gary Wietharn VP of Manufacturing & Technology	Borden Cheese, Keller’s, Creamery, Cache Valley	14.68
13	WH Group Limited Henan, China	Henry Morris Sr Corporate V.P., Operations	Smithfield, Shanghui, John Morrell, Armour, Eckrich, Farmland, Margherita	14.44
14	Fonterra Auckland, New Zealand	Henry Martin Director of Supply Chain	Anchor, Anlene	13.85
15	Cargill Minneapolis, MN	Jonathan Paul Global COE Lead, Packaging Design Engineering	Sterling Silver, Rumba, Diamond Crystal, Truvia, Angus Pride	13.50*
16	Kellogg Co. Battle Creek, MI	Brent Rouget, Sr. Manager, Packaging Procurement	Special K, Kashi, Eggo, Pop-Tarts, Nutri-Grain	13.01
17	Ferrero Group Pino Torinese, Turin, Italy	Vincenzo Bracciale VP, Business Strategy	Ferrero, tic tac, Nutella, Kinder	12.96
18	Saputo Montreal, Canada	Marcel Pronovost VP of Engineering	DCI Cheese, Frigo, Dragone, Dairystar, Friendship Dairies	11.16
19	Meiji Holdings Tokyo, Japan	Jeff Patzer VP of Operations, Engineering- Meiji America Inc., D.F. Stauffer Biscuit Co. Inc.	Meiji, D.F. Stauffer Biscuit Co.	11.00
20	Grupo Bimbo SA Mexico City, Mexico	Victor Hugo Ortiz Belio R&D Packaging	Mrs Baird’s, Bimbo, Brownberry, Thomas, Entenmann’s	10.49
21	Hormel Foods Corp. Austin, MN	Dan Miller GM, Applied Research & Package Development	Hormel, Jennie-O, Dinty Moore, SPAM, Wholly Guacamole, Applegate, Justin's	9.17
22	Campbell Soup Co. Camden, NJ	Robert Weick Vice President Packaging R&D- Americas	Campbell's, Plum Organics, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Garden Fresh, Pace, Swanson	7.89
23	Conagra Foods Chicago, IL	Eric Sinz Vice President- Packaging	slim jim, Bertolli, Hunt’s, Hebrew National, Healthy Choice, PAM, Reddi-Wip	7.82
24	Dean Foods Co. Dallas, TX	Dean Lippold VP, Research & Development	Dean's, Meadow Gold, Country Fresh, Swiss Premium, Garelick Farms, Organic Valley Fresh	7.80
25	Hershey Co. Hershey, PA	Eric Zampedri Manager, Packaging Innovation R&D	Hershey's, Kit Kat, Twizzlers, York, Lancaster	7.44
26	The J.M. Smucker Co. (Includes Big Heart Pet Brands) Orrville, OH	Paul France Director, R&D	Jif, Smucker's, Pillsbury, Hungry Jack, Knott's, 9Lives, Meow Mix, Nature's Recipe, Milk Bone	7.39
27	McCain Foods Ltd. Florenceville, New Brunswick, Canada	David Klante VP of Engineering	McCain, Ore Ida	6.55*
28	Treehouse Foods Oak Brook, IL	Travis Eloe VP of Procurement, Packaging	Bay Valley Foods, Flagstone Foods, Treehouse Private Brands	6.17
29	Purdue Farms Salisbury, MD	Parker Hall VP of Research & Design	Purdue, Harvestland	5.44
30	Post Holdings Inc. (Includes Post Consumer Brands) St. Louis, MO	Kurt Billmeyer VP of Packaging	Better Oats, Honey Bunches of Oats, Mom's Best Cereals, Simply Potatoes	5.22
31	The Schwan Food Co. Marshall, MN	Mark Mikol Sr. Director of Packaging Engineering	Freschetta, Red Baron, Tony’s, Mrs. Smith’s, Pagoda, Edwards, Larry’s	4.72
32	Oetker Group Bielefeld, Germany	Jenny Stockton Executive Head of Category Development at Dr. Oetker	Oetker, Dr. Oetker	4.58
33	Dole Food Co. Westlake Village, CA	Paul Ouillette Director of Packaging Engineering & Innovation	Dole	4.50
34	McCormick & Co. Inc. Sparks, MD	Michael Okoroafor VP of Sustainability & Packaging Innovation	McCormick, Lawry's, Kitchen Basics, Old Bay, Zatarain's	4.41
35	Lindt & Sprungli AG Kilchberg, Switzerland	Dieter Weisskopf CFO, Head of Operations	Ghirardelli, Lindt, Caffarel, Russell Stover, Kufferle	4.15
36	Barilla Group Parma, Italy	Michele Amigoni Group Packaging Director	Barilla, Wasa, Misko, Pan di Stelle	4.12
37	Rich Products Corp. Buffalo, NY	Ralf Reiser VP of Global Technology	SeaPak, Rich's, Farm Rich	4.10
38	Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. Coral Gables, FL	Christian Salnars Director of Retail Packaging	Del Monte	4.08
39	Flowers Foods Inc. Thomasville, GA	Greg Jenkins VP of Purchasing-Packaging	#39;s Own, Home Pride, Dave's Killer Bread, Blue Bird, Sunbeam, Wonder	3.92
40	Land O'Lakes Inc. Arden Hills, MN	Sue Murray Director, Corporate Marketing Brand & Packaging Design	Land O'Lakes, Alpine Lace, Kozy Shack	3.90
41	Gruma San Pedro, Mexico	Ali Alfonso Alvarez Manager, Plastics/Packaging Engineering	Mission, Guerrero, La Cima, Rumba	3.45
42	Sanderson Farms Inc. Laurel, MS	Richard Watkins Corporate Product Applications Manager	Sanderson Farms	3.34
43	Lamb Weston Eagle, ID	Casey Bettendorf Sr. Packaging Engineer	Alexia, Lamb Weston, Canola Quick, Yukon Selects, Sweet Things	3.17
44	Pinnacle Foods Parsippany, NJ	Doug Robinson Director of Engineering	Duncan Hines, Log Cabin, Smart Balance, Wish-Bone, Vlasic	3.14
45	Rosen's Diversified Topeka, KS	Brett Randol Head of Operations	Rosen’s, Great American Steak Co., Sheboygan Sausage	3.10
46	Chiquita Brands International (part of the Cutrale-Safra Group) Charlotte, NC	Chris Dugan VP of North America	Chiquita, Fresh Express	3.09
47	Foster Poultry Farms Livingston, CA	Chris Carter VP of Operations	Foster Farms	2.99
48	Sanderson Farms, Inc. Laurel, MS	Richard Watkins Corporate Product Applications Manager	Sanderson Farms	2.77
49	Maple Leaf Foods Inc. Toronto, Ontario, Canada	Mark Roberts Packaging Manager	Maple Leaf, Swift, Larsen, Schneiders, Lightlife Foods	2.73
50	Schreiber Foods Inc. Green Bay, WI	Michael Koval VP of Packaging Development	American Heritage, Cooper	2.47

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Our top 50 food packagers rankings are based primarily on a list of the top 100 food manufacturers supplied by Dun & Bradstreet. These data have been supplemented using sources that include company annual reports, news reports, company websites and direct company contacts. Sales are based on calendar year 2017 or the most recent fiscal year. For foreign currency conversions, we used XE.com historical data for Dec. 31, 2017. Many of these companies produce both food and beverage products. Where possible, we have separated food revenue from beverages and other segment revenues.

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