Heineken

Heineken is the second-largest beer company in the world and the largest in Europe. The firm has consistently placed near the top for almost its entire 150-year history. The company has 160 breweries in 70 countries, selling about 8.5 million barrels of beer in the United States alone.

In addition to its main brand, Heineken, the company owns the rights to popular international beer brands such as Desperados, Affligem, and Tecate. The company also provides specialty beers and a selection of popular regional and local ciders.

One of the most underrated yet critical parts of Heineken's long-term performance and potential is its technological infrastructure. The company has spent billions of dollars researching artificial intelligence (AI) and big data technologies in order to increase production and efficiency.

Heineken also invests considerably more money on AI augmentation in other aspects of its company than its competitors, such as customer experience and advertising.

Establishment: 1864

Headquarter: Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Gross annual sales: $29 billion

Website: https://www.theheinekencompany.com/