Top Chocolate Manufacturers (Finished Products)

1. Mars, Inc. (USA)

Brands: M&M’s, Snickers, Twix, Mars Bar, Dove/Galaxy

One of the largest privately-held companies in the world.

Known for mass-market chocolate and candy.



2. Mondelez International (USA)

Brands: Cadbury, Toblerone, Milka, Côte d’Or

Strong presence in Europe, Asia, and emerging markets.

Originated from Kraft Foods’ snack division.



3. Ferrero Group (Italy)

Brands: Ferrero Rocher, Nutella, Kinder, Tic Tac

Known for its premium, family-owned legacy and high-quality products.



4. Nestlé S.A. (Switzerland)

Brands: KitKat, Smarties, Aero, Quality Street

Though it sold its U.S. candy division to Ferrara (Ferrero Group), it remains a major global chocolate player.



5. Hershey Company (USA)

Brands: Hershey’s, Reese’s, Kisses, Ice Breakers

Strong in North America, expanding globally.

Also invests in ethical cocoa sourcing.



6. Lindt & Sprüngli (Switzerland)

Brands: Lindt, Ghirardelli, Russell Stover

Focus on premium chocolate, global presence with high-end appeal.



7. Pladis (Yıldız Holding) (UK/Turkey)

Brands: Godiva (mass market), McVitie’s, Ulker

Expanding Godiva into accessible luxury and everyday segments.


🌱 Top Cocoa Processors & Suppliers (B2B Raw Materials)

1. Barry Callebaut (Switzerland)

Supplies chocolate and cocoa products to major brands.

World’s largest cocoa processor.

Operates across the value chain, from bean to chocolate.



2. Olam Food Ingredients (ofi) (Singapore)

A major player in cocoa sourcing, processing, and sustainability.

Supplies ingredients to both large and niche chocolate brands.



3. Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate (USA)

B2B supplier of cocoa powder, butter, liquor, and chocolate.

Known for its extensive supply chain and sustainability initiatives.



4. Ecom Agroindustrial Corp. (Switzerland)

Major trader of cocoa, coffee, and cotton.

Works closely with farmers in West Africa.



5. Blommer Chocolate Company (USA)

Large chocolate ingredient supplier in North America.

Acquired by Fuji Oil (Japan) in 2018.


🌍 Notable Regional/Artisan Brands

These companies aren’t necessarily among the largest but are influential in their niches:

Valrhona (France) – Premium couverture chocolate for chefs.

Guittard (USA) – Family-run gourmet chocolate maker.

Amul (India) – Dominates Indian dairy chocolate segment.

Meiji (Japan) – Major player in East Asian markets.