Coca-Cola Loses Brand-Strength Crown as Chinese Brands Rise

The Top 10 Food and Beverage Brands in the World ranking has been released by Global Brands Magazine, based on brand value, global reach, consumer scale, and 2025 financial performance. Coca-Cola remains the world's most valuable non-alcoholic drinks brand, with a brand value of USD 46.1 billion, although it lost the brand-strength crown to China's Nongfu Spring.

Nestlé was named the world's most valuable food brand for the second year in a row, with a brand value of USD 24.58 billion. Chinese brands are on the rise, with Yili rising 29%, Mengniu 26%, and Nongfu Spring 38%.

The ranking also highlights the growing influence of Chinese brands, which are increasingly challenging traditional Western giants in the global market. The top 10 brands are a mix of established players and newcomers, reflecting the changing landscape of the food and beverage industry.