CoverStory: Top 50 Food Packaging Companies

Rankings: Top 50 Food Packaging Companies

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CHIEF PACKAGING OFFICERTitle KEY BRANDS

2015 TOTAL REVENUE

(in $ Billions)

1 NESTLÉ SAVevey, Switzerland

Christian SaclierGlobal Head of Industrial Design (Packaging, Product, Systems & Digital Innovations)

Hot Pockets, Purina, Dreyer’s, Stouffer’s, Nestlé, Lean Cuisine, Herta

49.06

2 TYSON FOODS INC.Springdale, AR

Jeff CzarnyDirectorPackaging R&D

Tyson, Wright, Jimmy Dean, Hillshire Farm, Sara Lee, Ball Park

40.60

3 JBS USA (including Pilgrim's Pride)Greeley, CO

Ricardo BarajasPackaging Inventory Manager

Swift, Cedar River Farms, Pilgrim's

39.52

4 PEPSICO INC.Purchase, NY

Robert LewisSenior Vice President Global Packaging & Engineering Technology

Lay’s, Quaker, Doritos, Ruffles, Tostitos, Fritos

33.42

5 MARS INC.McLean, VA

Kimberly HarveyDirector of Packaging R&DMars Petcare

M&M’s, MilkyWay, Dove, Skittles, Whiskas, Uncle Ben’s, Pedigree

33.00

6 MONDELEZ INTERNATIONALNorthfield, IL

Rob HargroveExecutive Vice President of Research, Development & Quality

Belvita, Honey Maid, Cadbury, Ritz, Trident, Oreo, Wheat Thins

29.60

7 THE KRAFT HEINZ COMPANYco-headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA and Chicago, IL

Gary NeffAssociate Director Packaging R&D

Kraft, Oscar Mayer, Heinz, Ore-Ida, Jell-O, Velveeta, Planters

24.43*

8 UNILEVERLondon, U.K.

Sebastian RigadaGlobal Procurement Manager - Packaging

Hellmann’s, Knorr, Ragu, Cup-a-Soup, Marmite, Magnum, Ben & Jerry’s

23.00

9 GENERAL MILLS INC.Minneapolis, MN

Elizabeth NientimpDirector of Creative Content, Design + Production

Fiber One, Pillsbury, Cascadian Farm, Häagen-Dazs, Annie’s, Chex, Lärabar

17.63

10 LACTALISLaval, Mayenne, France

John NeureuterSenior Manager - Supply Chain Optimization

Bridel, President, Celia 17.60

11 CONAGRA FOODS INC.Omaha, NE

Troy WilhelmProject Engineer/ Project Manager

Act II, Bertolli, Hunt’s, Hebrew National, Healthy Choice, PAM, Reddi-wip

15.83

12 KELLOGG CO.Battle Creek, MI

Brent RougetManager, Packaging Procurement

Special K, Kashi, Eggo, Pop-Tarts, Nutri-Grain

13.53

13 CARGILLMinneapolis, MN

Jonathan PaulGlobal COE Lead, Packaging Design Engineering

Sterling Silver, Rumba, Diamond Crystal, Truvia

13.50

14 SMITHFIELD FOODS INC.Smithfield, VA

Henry MorrisSenior Corporate Vice President, Operations

Smithfield, John Morrell, Armour, Eckrich, Farmland, Margherita

13.00

15 DANONEParis, France

Jean-Philippe ParéGeneral Director, Research & Development

Activia, Actimel/DanActive, Dannon, Danone

12.52*

16 GRUPO BIMBO SAMexico City, Mexico

Victor Hugo Ortiz BelioR&D Packaging

Mrs Baird’s, Bimbo, Home Maid Bread, Thomas’, Boboli

12.06

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17 FERREROPino Torinese, Turin, Italy

Vincenzo BraccialeVice President Business Strategy

Ferrero, tic tac, Nutella, Kinder

10.75

18 MEIJI HOLDINGSTokyo, Japan

Jeff PatzerVP of Operations and Engineering at Meiji America Inc. D.F Stauffer Biscuit Co. Inc.

Meiji 9.40

19 HORMEL FOODS CORP.Austin, MN

Dan MillerGM, Applied Research & Package Development

Hormel, Jennie-O, Dinty Moore, SPAM, REV, Wholly Guacamole

9.26

20 ASSOCIATED BRITISH FOODS, ACH FOOD COMPANIESLondon, U.K.

Tim DaviesHead of Procurement Development

Mazola, Tone’s, Durkee, Spice Islands, Karo

8.84

21 CAMPBELL SOUP CO.Camden, NJ

Robert WeickVice President Packaging R&D- Americas

Campbell’s, Plum Organics, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Garden Fresh

7.97

22 HERSHEY CO.Hershey, PA

Eric ZampedriManager, Packaging Innovation R&D

Hershey’s, Kit Kat, Twizzlers, York, Lancaster

7.38

23 PARMALAT S.P.A.Collecchio, Italy

Marco TrezziR&D Director

Parmalat, Beatrice, Lactantia, Black Diamond, Precious

7.24

24 PERDUE FARMSSalisbury, MD

Parker HallVice President of Research and Design

Perdue, Harvestland, Coleman Natural Foods

6.00

25 MCCAIN FOODS LTD.Florenceville, New Brunswick, Canada

David KlanteGlobal Operations and Engineering Executive Food, Beverage and Packaging

McCain 5.42

26 DOLE FOOD CO.Westlake Village, CA

Dave SpareVice President Marketing & Business Development

Dole 4.80*

27 POST HOLDINGS INC.St. Louis, MO

Jen Crosby MontonContract Packaging Manager

Power Bar, Honey Bunches of Oats, Simply Potatoes, MOM Brands

4.65

28 FONTERRAAuckland, New Zealand

Henry MartinDirector of Supply Chain

Anchor, Anlene 4.54

29 MCCORMICK & CO. INC.Sparks, MD

Lisa FeustleDirector Package Development

McCormick, Lawry’s, Kitchen Basics, Old Bay, Zatarain’s

4.30

30 FRESH DEL MONTE PRODUCE INC.Coral Gables, FL

Christian SalnarsDirector of Retail Packaging

Del Monte 4.05

31 LAND O'LAKES INC.Arden Hills, MN

Sue MurrayDirector, Corporate Marketing Brand & Packaging Design

Land O’Lakes, Alpine Lace, Kozy Shack

4.04

32 FLOWERS FOODS INC.Thomasville, GA

Greg JenkinsVice President of Purchasing-Packaging

Nature’s Own, Home Pride, Cobblestone Bread Co, Blue Bird, Sunbeam

3.80

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33 LINDT & SPRUNGLI AGKilchberg, Switzerland

Dieter WeisskopfCFO, Head of Operations

Ghirardelli, Lindt, Caffarel, Russell Stover, Kufferle

3.75

34 BARILLA GROUPParma, Italy

Michele AmigoniGroup Packaging Design and Standard Director

Barilla, Wasa 3.68*

35 SCHREIBER FOODS INC.Green Bay, WI

Sara BenesSupply Chain Business Manager Packaging Sourcing

American Heritage, Cooper 3.50

36 RICH PRODUCTS CORP.Buffalo, NY

Mike RudneyVice President, Global Procurement Optimization

SeaPak, Rich’s, Farm Rich 3.50

37 GRUMASan Pedro, Mexico

Ali Alfonso AlvarezManager, Plastics/Packaging Engineering

Mission, Guerrero, La Cima 3.25*

38 THE J.M. SMUCKER CO.Orrville, OH

Gregory DaleaSenior Manager, Package Development

Jif, Smucker’s, Pillsbury, Hungry Jack, Knott's

3.18

39 THE SCHWAN FOOD CO.Marshall, MN

Jane ChaseSenior Director Packaging Engineering

Freschetta, Red Baron, Tony’s, Mrs. Smith’s, Pagoda, Edwards, Larry’s

3.00*

40 CHIQUITA BRANDS INTERNATIONAL(part of the Cutrale-Safra Group)Charlotte, NC

Martin FallasSenior Procurement Consultant

Chiquita, Fresh Express 3.00

41 OETKER GROUPBielefeld, Germany

Jenny StocktonExecutive Head of Category Development at Dr. Oetker

Oetker, Dr. Oetker 2.96

42 SANDERSON FARMS INC.Laurel, MS

Richard WatkinsCorporate Product Applications Manager

Sanderson Farms 2.80

43 FOSTER FARMSLivingston, CA

Colleen MurraySenior Packaging Engineer/ Manager

Foster Farms 2.70

44 MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC.Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Parbinder CheemaDirector, Packaging and Sustainability

Maple Leaf, Swift, Larsen, Schneiders

2.58

45 HILL'S (subsidiary of Colgate-Palmolive)Topeka, KS

Jennifer Giannotti-GenesGlobal Senior Design Manager

Hill’s, Science Diet, Prescription Diet

2.56

46 BIG HEART PET BRANDSSan Francisco, CA

Gary ChisholmSr. Group Manager, Packaging R&D

9Lives, Meow Mix, Nature's Recipe, Milk Bone

2.20

47 DEAN FOODS CO.Dallas, TX

Gregg TannerExecutive Vice President, Supply Chain

Dean’s, Meadow Gold, Country Fresh, Swiss Premium, Garelick Farms

2.02

48 BORDEN DAIRYDallas, TX

Richard ThomasVice President, Commodity Procurement

Borden 2.00*

49 HP HOODLynnfield, MA

Mike J. SueverSenior Vice President R&D, Engineering and Procurement

Hood, Lactaid 2.00

50 CHOBANINorwich, NY

Andreas SokollekSenior Vice President of Supply Chain and Operations

Chobani 1.50