With a market cap of $385.10 billion and revenue of $16.55 billion in 2021, Kweichow Moutai is ranked first on the list of the largest beverage businesses by market valuation. Kweichow Moutai is a Chinese corporation that specializes in the production and selling of the spirit Maotai Baijiu. In addition, Kweichow Moutai is an alcoholic beverage maker and distributor. Beers, liquor, wines, spirits, gift liquor, millesimes liquor, and common liquor goods are among the company's offerings.

Kweichow Moutai was founded in 1999 and has headquarters in Guizhou, China. Kweichow Moutai is partially publicly listed and partially owned by the Chinese government. This corporation has made significant strides in recent years to reach its current position as the largest beverage company by market capitalization.

Headquarters: Maotai, Guizhou, China
Founded: 1999
Market Cap: $385.10 Billion
Revenue in 2021: $16.55 Billion
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Coca-Cola is the next company on the list today. With a market cap of $261.19 billion, Coca-Cola is ranked second on the list of the largest beverage companies by market cap. Coca-Cola was founded in 1886 and has headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, the United States.

The Coca-Cola Company is a multinational firm based in the United States that manufactures, distributes, and markets non-alcoholic beverages and syrups. The company had annual revenues of $37.80 billion in 2021, making it one of the world's top beverage companies. The Coca-Cola Company’s mission is to provide brands and drink options that people enjoy, allowing them to be refreshed both physically and mentally. In addition, it must be done in ways that result in a more sustainable business and a better-shared future that improves the lives and communities of people, as well as the environment.

Headquarters: Atlanta, Georgia, the United States
Founded: 1886
Market Cap: $261.19 Billion
Revenue in 2021: $37.80 Billion
Website: coca-cola.com

With a market cap of $240.38 billion, PepsiCo Inc. is ranked third among the largest beverage companies by market capitalization. PepsiCo Inc, a multinational food and beverage corporation established in the United States, is one of the most well-known brands in the beverage industry. The company's operation includes every part of the food and beverage sector, and it supervises the manufacturing, distribution, and marketing of its products from its headquarters in Harrison, New York. Pepsico’s net revenue was $76.68 billion in 2021.

PepsiCo has iconic and prestigious soft drink brands like Pepsi-Cola, Frito-Lay, Gatorade, Naked Juice, Quaker, Lipton, Mirinda, Kero Coco, and many others that are sold in over 200 countries. In addition, Pepsi has also increased the variety of snacks it offers.

Headquarters: Harrison, New York, USA

Founded: 1898

Market Cap: $240.38 Billion

Revenue in 2021: $76.68 Billion

Website: pepsico.com

Wuliangye Yibin is the next name that Toplist would like to introduce to you. With a market cap of $132.55 billion, Wuliangye Yibin is a Chinese alcoholic beverage firm that ranks 4th on the list of the largest beverage companies by market cap.

Wuliangye Yibin was founded in 1998 and has headquarters in Yibin, Sichuan, China. The signature drink of Wuliangye Yibin is the baijiu, and the company is renowned for Wuliangye, made from five organic grains: proso millet, corn, glutinous rice, long-grain rice, and wheat. In addition, this beverage company also generated $10.13 billion in revenue in 2021.

Headquarters: Yibin, Sichuan, China
Founded: 1998
Market Cap: $132.55 Billion
Revenue in 2021: $10.13 Billion Website: wuliangye.com.cn

Starbucks is the next name on the list of the largest beverage companies in the world by market cap. With a market cap of $130.38 billion, Starbucks is ranked fifth on this list. Overall, Starbucks Corporation is a coffee-focused international retail company and franchisor.

Starbucks was founded in 1971 with headquarters in Seattle, Washington, USA. Starbucks Corporation is an American global coffeehouse and roastery business. In addition, it is also considered the largest coffeehouse chain in the world. The corporation had over 33,000 outlets in 80 countries as of November 2021, with 15,444 of them in the United States. Over 8,900 of Starbucks' locations in the United States are owned and operated by the business, with the rest being licensed.

Headquarters: Washington, USA

Founded: 1971

Market Cap: $130.38 Billion

Revenue in 2021: $27.29 Billion

Website: starbucks.com

The next beverage company on our list is Diageo. Diageo, headquartered in London, England, United Kingdom, is a multinational alcoholic beverage company. Smirnoff, Johnnie Walker, Baileys, and Guinness are among the company's brands. The company, which operates in over 180 countries and produces beverages at over 140 locations around the world, is ranked seventh among the largest beverage companies by market capitalization. In fact, Diageo has a market cap of $125.43 billion.

Diageo was the world's largest distiller until 2017 when it was overtaken and replaced by Kweichow Moutai Co., Ltd. of China. In 2021, the company's revenue was estimated to be $10.86 billion. Diageo is one of the most well-known beverage corporations in the world, alongside Starbucks Coffee Company, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola Company, Monster Beverage, and Keurig Dr. Pepper.

Headquarters: London, England, UK
Founded: 1997
Market Cap: $125.43 Billion
Revenue in 2021: $10.86 Billion
Website: diageo.com

Anheuser-Busch InBev, or AB InBev, is a multinational beverage and brewing corporation headquartered in Leuven, Belgium. Anheuser-Busch Inbev was founded in 2008 when the Belgian-Brazilian InBev company acquired Anheuser-Busch. With a market cap of $108.84 billion, Anheuser-Busch Inbev is the seventh-largest beverage company in the world by market capitalization. This beverage company has offices in New York City, Mexico City, London, St. Louis, Bremen, So Paulo, Johannesburg, and other locations.

Anheuser-Busch Inbev made $52.87 billion in revenue in 2021. Moreover, Anheuser-Busch InBev is also the world's largest brewery group in terms of sales volume. This beverage company has its legal seat in Brussels and operating offices in Leuven and New York City.

Headquarters: Leuven, Belgium
Founded: 2008

Market Cap: $108.84 Billion
Revenue in 2021: $52.87 Billion
Website: ab-inbev.com

Another Chinese company on the list of the largest beverage companies is Nongfu Spring. With a market cap of $66.96 billion, Nongfu Spring is ranked eighth. They are bottled water producers and sellers based in Xihu District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. Nongfu is considered one of the most well-known beverage businesses in the world, alongside Brown-Forman Corporation, Starbucks, Diageo PLC, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola Co, Monster Beverage, and Keurig Dr. Pepper.

Since its inception, Nongfu Spring has followed a "natural and healthy" concept, never using tap water and never adding artificial minerals to its drinking water. Nongfu Spring has a unique strategic vision and prospectively lays out ten scarce high-quality natural water sources in China to ensure a continuous supply of high-quality natural water, laying the foundation and ability to provide consumers with long-term natural health services and forming a long-term stable competitive advantage.

Headquarters: Hangzhou, China
Founded: 1996

Market Cap: $66.96 Billion
Website: nongfuspring.com

With a market cap of $64.62 billion, Heineken is ranked ninth on the list of the largest beverage companies in the world by market cap. Heineken is another company that specializes in making and distributing alcoholic beverages.

Heineken was started in 1864 by a Dutch international brewing company. They employ over 73,000 people and specialize in over 250 international, regional, local, and specialty beers and ciders. Heineken is available in 192 countries, demonstrating the brand's global appeal. By 2017, the corporation owned over 165 breweries in over 70 countries. In addition, they have 250 different beers and ciders from all over the world, as well as regional, local, and specialty beers and ciders. The international beer brands of Heineken include Desperados, Affligem, Amstel, Sol, Tecate, Tiger, Red Stripe, and Krusovice. The Heineken brand has always produced memorable advertisements that make us laugh, smile, and recall pleasant times spent with our friends.

Headquarters: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Founded: 1864
Market Cap: $64.62 Billion
Revenue in 2019: $27.16 Billion
Website: theheinekencompany.com

With a market cap of $59.97 billion, Pernod Ricard is the beverage company that finishes our list of the largest beverage companies by market cap. Pernod Ricard is a French alcoholic beverage firm that makes Pernod Anise and Ricard Pastis. This company was founded in 1975 and has headquarters in Paris, France. The company is the second-largest wine and spirits retailer in the world.

Pernod Ricard is the owner of one of the industry's most prestigious brand portfolios: Absolut Vodka. Pernod Ricard is a multinational wine and spirits company that is friendly, responsible, and successful. They have one of the most extensive portfolios in the industry, with 240 premium brands available in over 160 countries, and they have a clear objective of becoming the leader of the field.

Headquarters: Paris, France

Founded: 1975

Market Cap: $59.97 Billion

Revenue in 2020: $9.57 B

Website: pernod-ricard.com