Top 10 most valuable food brands in 2025: THIS Indian brand ranks #14 in value and #2 in strength globally

Nestlé has retained its position as the world’s most valuable food brand for the tenth consecutive year, with a brand value of USD 19.97 billion.

Swiss chocolatier Lindt registered a 14 per cent increase in brand value (USD 4.9 billion), entering the global top 10 list for the first time. It has also been ranked among the six strongest food brands, emerging as a ‘brand to watch’ in 2025.

Chinese dairy giant Yili, with a brand value of USD 11.2 billion, ranks third globally and continues to hold the title of the world’s most valuable dairy brand for the sixth year in a row.

Taiwan’s Uni-President and Italy’s Barilla rose to #8 and #9, respectively, driven by a 35 per cent and 21 per cent increase in brand value this year.

Top 10 most valuable food brands globally in 2025

2025 Rank	Brand	Country	2025 Brand Value (USD)	2025 Brand Value (INR)	2025 Rating
1	Nestlé	Switzerland	$19,969M	₹1,669,642M	AA+
2	Lay’s	United States	$12,721M	₹1,063,599M	AA
3	Yili	China	$11,221M	₹938,215M	AAA-
4	Tyson	United States	$9,904M	₹828,066M	AAA-
5	Danone	France	$8,271M	₹691,593M	AA-
6	Kellogg’s	United States	$6,026M	₹503,838M	AA-
7	Doritos	United States	$5,392M	₹450,876M	AAA-
8	Uni-President	China	$4,992M	₹417,413M	AAA
9	Barilla	Italy	$4,989M	₹417,103M	AAA
10	Lindt	Switzerland	$4,915M	₹410,924M	AAA

Source: Brand Finance Food & Drink 2025

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Which Indian brand globally stands as the 14th most valuable food brand and the 8th strongest food brand?

Amul India, an acronym for Anand Milk Union Limited, is India’s oldest dairy company with over seven decades of history. (File)

India’s Amul, the world’s largest dairy cooperative, recorded a 24 per cent surge in brand value in 2025, reaching USD 4.1 billion.

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This propelled Amul from #22 last year to #14 on the list of most valuable global food brands. It also secured the #5 spot among the world’s most valuable dairy brands.

In terms of brand strength, Amul made an even bigger leap, now ranked the second strongest food brand globally, with a Brand Strength Index (BSI) score of 91.2 out of 100.

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