From potato chips to chocolate bars, a small group of global brands dominates what the world snacks on. In 2026, a mix of decades-old favorites and a few fast-rising newcomers continue to generate billions of dollars in annual sales.

No single official ranking measures exactly how many units of each snack are sold worldwide. Many of the biggest producers, including privately held Mars, do not publish brand-by-brand figures. The list below draws on company disclosures, industry rankings and brand valuations to identify 10 of the best-selling snack brands on the market this year.

The companies behind the snacks

A few corporate giants control much of the global snack aisle. PepsiCo, owner of Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos and Ruffles, generated more than $91 billion in net revenue in 2024; Mondelez International, owner of Oreo and Cadbury, generated about $36 billion; and Ferrero Group's revenues exceeded 18 billion euros.

The confectionery rankings were reshuffled this year. Mondelez retained first place ahead of Mars for a third year in Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery's 2026 Global Top 100 candy companies ranking, with Ferrero, Hershey and Nestlé completing the top five. Mondelez reported $38.5 billion in sales,........

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