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Top 100 Key Players companies in Food category
by Most Market Reports in the United States in 2018

The Food category top 100 is Discovery PatSnap’ annual ranking of the top 100 Most Market Reports Food category Key Players in the United States. Discovery has identified the top key players, startups & unicorns, fast-growings, news entrants in 2018, ranking from differnt perspectives, including patent filing intensity, academic research capability, news media heat. The company list is generated from various data types.
Meat, poultry, seafood, eggs, nuts, seeds, soy foods, beans, peas and any items made from these foods belong to the protein group. The USDA recommends choosing a variety of these foods -- and including at least 8 ounces of seafood per week -- to meet your nutritional needs.

Key Players

Fast-growings

Startups & Unicorns

New Entrants

Ranking Year:

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

Region:

Global

China

Japan

India

United States

Switzerland

United Kingdom

Netherlands

Canada

France

Ireland

South Africa

Germany

Poland

Malaysia

South Korea

Australia

Ranking:

Most Patent Filings

Highest Patent Value

Most Patent Citation

Most Research Publications

Most Literature Citation

Most Market Reports

Most News Heat

#
Company Name
Region
Tech Topics
Total
1
The Kraft Heinz Co.
Minnesota, United States
Food processing,Nicotiana tabacum,Food industry,
...[+2]
market report: 7
2
General Mills, Inc.
Minnesota, United States
Ice cream,Breakfast cereal,Food processing,
...[+2]
market report: 5
3
Mead Johnson Nutrition Co.
Illinois, United States
Nutrition,Health care,Infant formula,
...[+2]
market report: 5
4
PepsiCo, Inc.
New York, United States
Soft drink,Tortilla chips,Seasoning,
...[+2]
market report: 4
5
Mondelez International, Inc.
Illinois, United States
Food processing,Fast-moving consumer goods,Food industry,
...[+2]
market report: 4
6
Conagra Brands, Inc.
Illinois, United States
Food processing,Food products,Lifestyle business,
...[+2]
market report: 4
7
Cargill, Inc.
Minnesota, United States
Agriculture,Food industry,Broiler,
...[+2]
market report: 4
8
The Hain Celestial Group, Inc.
Colorado, United States
Fast-moving consumer goods,Organic matter,Personal Care Product,
...[+2]
market report: 4
9
Tyson Foods, Inc.
Arkansas, United States
Food processing,Fed cattle,Food industry,
...[+2]
market report: 3
10
Amazon.com, Inc.
Washington, United States
E-commerce,Content creator,Data processing,
...[+2]
market report: 3
11
Kellogg Co.
North Dakota, United States
Breakfast cereal,Fast-moving consumer goods,Food processing,
...[+2]
market report: 3
12
Hormel Foods Corp.
Minnesota, United States
Food processing,Shelf-stable food,Convenience food,
...[+2]
market report: 3
13
Mars, Inc.
Virginia, United States
Food products,Fast-moving consumer goods,Food industry,
...[+2]
market report: 3
14
Dole Food Co., Inc.
California, United States
Food processing,Shipping line,Nut,
...[+2]
market report: 3
15
Abbott Laboratories
Illinois, United States
Medical equipment,Health care,Emergency medicine,
...[+2]
market report: 2
16
Pfizer Inc.
New York, United States
Health care,Clinical trial,Drug,
...[+2]
market report: 2
17
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.
Illinois, United States
Starch,Industrial engineering,Animal feed,
...[+2]
market report: 2
18
Bunge Ltd.
New York, United States
Fertilizer,Food processing,Vegetable oil,
...[+2]
market report: 2
19
Dean Foods Co.
Texas, United States
Fluid milk,Physical fitness,Food industry,
...[+2]
market report: 2
20
B&G Foods, Inc.
New Jersey, United States
Pickling,Maple syrup,Seasoning,
...[+2]
market report: 2
21
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.
Idaho, United States
Screw,Food industry,Snack foods,
...[+2]
market report: 2
22
Whole Foods Market, Inc.
Texas, United States
Organic product,E-commerce,Fast-moving consumer goods,
...[+2]
market report: 2
23
DowDuPont
Michigan, United States
Chemical engineering,Polymer,Adhesive,
...[+2]
market report: 2
24
ALDI, Inc.
Illinois, United States
Grocery retailing,Store brand,Food industry
market report: 2
25
Herr Foods, Inc.
Pennsylvania, United States
Food industry,Tortilla chips,Screw,
...[+2]
market report: 2
26
JFC International, Inc.
California, United States
Screw,Food industry,Convenience food,
...[+1]
market report: 2
27
Blue Apron LLC
New York, United States
Recipe,E-commerce,Food industry,
...[+1]
market report: 2
28
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.
Illinois, United States
Pharmacy,Enterprise software,Health care,
...[+2]
market report: 1
29
The Kroger Co.
Ohio, United States
Store format,Pharmacy,Brand loyalty,
...[+2]
market report: 1
30
Cardinal Health, Inc.
Ohio, United States
Health care,Hospitality industry,Medical equipment,
...[+2]
market report: 1
31
Kimberly-Clark Corp.
Texas, United States
Synthetic fiber,Paperboard,Fast-moving consumer goods,
...[+2]
market report: 1
32
Walmart, Inc.
Arkansas, United States
Warehouse,E-commerce,Hypermarket,
...[+2]
market report: 1
33
Boston Scientific Corp.
Massachusetts, United States
Medical equipment,Catheter,Health care,
...[+2]
market report: 1
34
Baxter International, Inc.
Illinois, United States
Clinical trial,Drug,Hemodialysis,
...[+2]
market report: 1
35
Starbucks Corp.
Washington, United States
Ice cream,Food industry,Coffee bean,
...[+2]
market report: 1
36
Eli Lilly & Co.
Indiana, United States
Medicine,Health care,Humalog Mix,
...[+2]
market report: 1
37
Meta Platforms, Inc.
California, United States
Broadcasting,Publishing,Pre-money valuation,
...[+2]
market report: 1
38
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.
Arizona, United States
Military logistics,Supply chain management,Public transport,
...[+2]
market report: 1
39
Campbell Soup Co.
New Jersey, United States
Convenience food,Food industry,Seasoning,
...[+2]
market report: 1
40
Ingredion, Inc.
Illinois, United States
Brewing,Starch,Food processing,
...[+2]
market report: 1
41
Edwards Lifesciences Corp.
California, United States
Heart valve,Medical equipment,Health care,
...[+2]
market report: 1
42
Herbalife Nutrition Ltd.
California, United States
Nutrition,Physical fitness,Sales management,
...[+2]
market report: 1
43
United Natural Foods, Inc.
Rhode Island, United States
Specialty foods,Organic farming,Organic coffee,
...[+2]
market report: 1
44
Fresh Del Monte Produce, Inc.
United States
Grapefruit juice,Pickling,Food processing,
...[+2]
market report: 1
45
Dollar General Corp.
Tennessee, United States
Hypermarket,Shopping mall,Fast-moving consumer goods,
...[+2]
market report: 1
46
Avanos Medical, Inc.
United States
Opioid,Hospitality industry,Medical equipment,
...[+2]
market report: 1
47
CHS, Inc.
Minnesota, United States
Starch,Public transport,Farming industry,
...[+2]
market report: 1
48
ICU Medical, Inc.
California, United States
Medical equipment,Infusion pump,Catheter,
...[+2]
market report: 1
49
J&J Snack Foods Corp.
New Jersey, United States
Snack foods,Food processing,Food service,
...[+2]
market report: 1
50
Omnicell, Inc.
California, United States
Pharmacy,Hospitality industry,Health care,
...[+2]
market report: 1
51
Medline Industries, Inc.
Illinois, United States
MEDLINE,Fast-moving consumer goods,Health care,
...[+2]
market report: 1
52
E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co.
Delaware, United States
Agriculture,Materials science,Electronics,
...[+2]
market report: 1
53
Publix Super Markets, Inc.
United States
Asset management,Hypermarket,E-commerce,
...[+2]
market report: 1
54
GNC Holdings, Inc.
Pennsylvania, United States
Sports nutrition,Nutrition,Vitamin,
...[+2]
market report: 1
55
Firmenich SA
Minnesota, United States
Preservative,Seasoning,Odor,
...[+2]
market report: 1
56
Giant Eagle, Inc.
Pennsylvania, United States
Medical prescription,Pharmacy,Food industry,
...[+2]
market report: 1
57
7-Eleven, Inc.
Texas, United States
Food industry,Customer insight,Soy product,
...[+2]
market report: 1
58
Hospira, Inc.
Illinois, United States
Medical equipment,Drug,Health care,
...[+2]
market report: 1
59
Pilot Travel Centers LLC
Tennessee, United States
Gasoline,Laundry,Petroleum industry,
...[+2]
market report: 1
60
Amway Corp.
Michigan, United States
E-commerce,Sales management,Fast-moving consumer goods,
...[+2]
market report: 1
61
MGP Ingredients, Inc.
Kansas, United States
Agriculture,Starch,Gluten,
...[+2]
market report: 1
62
CareFusion Corp.
California, United States
Medical equipment,Surgical instrument,Health care,
...[+2]
market report: 1
63
Chiquita Brands International, Inc.
United States
Nut,Agriculture,Pickling,
...[+2]
market report: 1
64
Danone US, Inc.
Colorado, United States
Food industry,Dairy cattle,Almond milk,
...[+2]
market report: 1
65
Schwan's Co.
Minnesota, United States
Pastry,Food industry,Fast-moving consumer goods,
...[+2]
market report: 1
66
Bellisio Foods, Inc.
Minnesota, United States
Food processing,Contract Manufacturing,Quality assurance,
...[+2]
market report: 1
67
The Scoular Co.
Nebraska, United States
Beef cattle,Agriculture,Gluten,
...[+2]
market report: 1
68
Omega Protein Corp.
Texas, United States
Nutrition,Food processing,Regular diet,
...[+2]
market report: 1
69
Driscoll's, Inc.
California, United States
Berry,Fragaria,Food industry,
...[+2]
market report: 1
70
Pinnacle Foods, Inc.
New Jersey, United States
Direct store delivery,Food processing,Pastry,
...[+2]
market report: 1
71
Primark Corp.
Massachusetts, United States
Software,Enterprise software,Publishing
market report: 1
72
Earthbound Farm, Inc.
California, United States
Vegetable farming,Covert,Food processing,
...[+2]
market report: 1
73
Chobani LLC
New York, United States
Greek yogurt,Food industry,Food processing,
...[+2]
market report: 1
74
EndoChoice, Inc.
Georgia, United States
Medical equipment,Health care,Endoscope,
...[+2]
market report: 1
75
B. Braun Medical, Inc.
Pennsylvania, United States
Infusion therapy,Medicine,Medical equipment,
...[+2]
market report: 1
76
Trader Joe's Co., Inc.
California, United States
Store brand,Animal welfare,Ice cream,
...[+2]
market report: 1
77
Blue Bottle Coffee, Inc.
California, United States
Bottle,Food industry,Parenteral nutrition,
...[+2]
market report: 1
78
Claris International, Inc.
California, United States
Software,Information technology consulting,Cloud computing,
...[+2]
market report: 1
79
California Artichoke & Vegetable Growers Corp.
California, United States
BRUSSELS SPROUT,Food industry,Agriculture,
...[+1]
market report: 1
80
First DataBank, Inc.
California, United States
Health care,Drug,Medical knowledge,
...[+2]
market report: 1
81
Imperfect Foods, Inc.
California, United States
Food waste,Social entrepreneurship,E-commerce,
...[+2]
market report: 1
82
Ruiz Food Products, Inc.
California, United States
Convenience food,Frozen vegetables,Food industry,
...[+1]
market report: 1
83
Quaker Steak & Lube
Pennsylvania, United States
market report: 1
84
Amy's Kitchen, Inc.
California, United States
Convenience food,Fast-moving consumer goods,Food industry,
...[+2]
market report: 1
85
Eagle Family Foods Group LLC
Ohio, United States
Lactose,Food industry
market report: 1
86
Heinen's, Inc.
Ohio, United States
Food industry
market report: 1
87
Iatric Systems, Inc.
United States
Software,Health care,Computer hardware,
...[+2]
market report: 1
88
Impossible Foods, Inc.
California, United States
Fish products,Mycoprotein,Nutrition,
...[+2]
market report: 1
89
Golden West Food Group, Inc.
California, United States
Frozen vegetables,Meat market,Food industry,
...[+1]
market report: 1
90
Santini Foods, Inc.
California, United States
Lactose,Food industry
market report: 1
91
CORPAK MedSystems, Inc.
Illinois, United States
Medical equipment,Gastrostomy feeding,Gastrostomy,
...[+2]
market report: 1
92
Organic Valley
Wisconsin, United States
Organic farming,Family farm,Food industry,
...[+2]
market report: 1
93
Christie Medical Holdings, Inc.
United States
Medical product,Medical equipment,Health care,
...[+2]
market report: 1
94
Hormel Health Labs LLC
Minnesota, United States
Food industry,Medical equipment,Health care,
...[+2]
market report: 1
95
Gold Star Chili, Inc.
Ohio, United States
Frozen vegetables
market report: 1
96
Bueno Foods, Inc.
New Mexico, United States
Frozen vegetables,Food industry,Snack foods,
...[+1]
market report: 1
97
KLAS Enterprises LLC
Utah, United States
Health care,Enterprise software,Systems design,
...[+2]
market report: 1
98
Avatar Corp.
Illinois, United States
Release agent,Raw material,Drug
market report: 1
99
Once Upon A Farm PBC
California, United States
Baby food,Infant formula,Food industry,
...[+2]
market report: 1
100
Old Dutch Mustard Co., Inc.
North Carolina, United States
Apple cider vinegar,Food industry,Worcestershire sauce,
...[+2]
market report: 1

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