America dominates in the global food trust rankings: Here’s the No. 1 trusted brand in in the world
Here’s the list of the top 10 most trusted food and beverage companies in the world.
In its latest annual ranking, Newsweek, in partnership with research firm Statista, has identified the most trusted names in the global food and beverage industry for 2025. The list features companies from around the world, with the United States, unlike its politicians, dominating the ranking.
At the very top of this sector is The Campbell’s Company, headquartered in Camden, USA, taking the number 1 slot. Not far behind are two other major U.S. food & beverage companies: Hershey (based in Hershey, Pennsylvania) in second place, and The Coca‑Cola Company of Atlanta in third.
The top five are rounded out by General Mills in fourth and PepsiCo in fifth. Beyond these American giants, the list includes brands from Canada, Japan, Australia, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, South Korea and other markets.
The methodology was multifaceted when it came to defining “trustworthiness”. It began with an eligibility threshold: publicly traded companies with annual revenues above USD 500 million and operations in one of 20 target countries. Then came a large-scale survey: 65,000 respondents across those countries provided roughly 200,000 evaluations of companies they were familiar with, rating them as employers, as investment choices and as vendors to customers.
Finally, a social listening stage examined about half a million online mentions to gauge public sentiment and spot potential scandals or lawsuits that might undermine trust. Companies implicated in serious controversies were removed from the list entirely.
Top ten most trusted food companies:
- The Campbell’s Company – United States (Camden)
- Hershey – United States (Hershey, PA)
- The Coca-Cola Company – United States (Atlanta, GA)
- General Mills – United States (Minneapolis, MN)
- PepsiCo – United States (Purchase, NY)
- McCormick – United States (Hunt Valley, MD)
- Fresh Del Monte Produce – United States (Walnut Creek, CA)
- Lassonde – Canada (Rougemont, QC)
- Kraft Heinz – United States (Chicago, IL)
- Bega Group – Australia (Bega, NSW)
Campbell’s has long been a household name for soups and packaged foods. Its long-standing reputation comes from decades of quality, recognisable branding, and strong connections with American consumers, leading to it topping the trust rankings of 2025.
Based in Hershey, Pennsylvania, the chocolate and confectionery giant of the same name is synonymous with classic American treats. Hershey’s has cultivated trust through high levels of community engagement, ethical sourcing of cocoa, and transparent corporate practices.
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