# Top 30 consumer goods companies in Chicago

Tamtam tracks 31 consumer goods companies headquartered in Chicago. This list ranks the 30 largest by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Mondelēz International, Kraft Heinz and Molson Coors Beverage Company. Their median headcount is 845. Half of them were founded in 1995 or later.

The consumer goods companies in Chicago are primarily large corporations in the food and beverage sector. They include global players and established brands. Mondelēz International, founded in 2012, specializes in snacks like Oreo, while Kraft Heinz, from 2015, offers a range of food and beverage products. Molson Coors Beverage Company, established in 1786, produces beer and other beverages. Conagra Brands, founded in 1919, manages various food brands. Kellanova, a 2023 spin-off, focuses on snacks and cereals, and Ferrara, from 1908, is a confectionery company.

While the majority are in food and beverage, there is a smaller cluster of companies in alternative medicine, such as Green Thumb Industries (GTI) and Verano, both founded in 2014, which are national cannabis consumer goods companies. This indicates a diversification within the consumer goods sector in Chicago.

🇺🇸 Chicago · 30 companies · Updated Nov 12, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Mondelēz International](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mondelez-international) (mondelezinternational.com)<br>Global multinational manufacturing and marketing iconic snacks, biscuits, chocolate, candy, and gum brands including Oreo and Cadbury to empower people to snack right. | Food and Beverage Manufacturing | 🇺🇸 Chicago | 79,000 | 2012 |
| 2 | [Kraft Heinz](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kraft-heinz) (kraftheinz.com)<br>Producer of high-quality food and beverage products including condiments, dairy, meals, beverages, and nutrition items marketed worldwide. | Food and Beverage Services | 🇺🇸 Chicago | 39,000 | 2015 |
| 3 | [Molson Coors Beverage Company](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/molson-coors-beverage-company) (molsoncoors.com)<br>Global producer of beer, energy drinks, and canned cocktails including brands like Miller Lite and Blue Moon while promoting responsible alcohol consumption. | Food and Beverage Services | 🇺🇸 Chicago | 12,299 | 1786 |
| 4 | [Conagra Brands](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/conagra-brands) (conagrabrands.com)<br>Diverse team managing iconic and emerging food brands with a focus on innovation, integrity, and consistent business results. | Food and Beverage Services | 🇺🇸 Chicago | 7,846 | 1919 |
| 5 | [Kellanova](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kellanova) (kellanova.com)<br>A global powerhouse in snacks, cereal, noodles, and frozen foods, committed to creating better days and promoting sustainable access to food | Food and Beverage Manufacturing | 🇺🇸 Chicago | 6,197 | 2023 |
| 6 | [Ferrara](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ferrara) (ferrarausa.com)<br>A leading sugar confectionery company in the US, focused on driving category development with a diverse portfolio of iconic brands | Food and Beverage Manufacturing | 🇺🇸 Chicago | 5,430 | 1908 |
| 7 | [Hillshire Brands](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hillshire-brands) (tysonfoods.com)<br>A food company based in Chicago that merged with Tyson Foods, offering a diverse portfolio of iconic and artisanal brands | Food and Beverage Manufacturing | 🇺🇸 Chicago | 3,449 |  |
| 8 | [MillerCoors](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/millercoors) (molsoncoors.com)<br>This company produces beverages and was formerly known as MillerCoors | Food and Beverage Services | 🇺🇸 Chicago | 3,386 |  |
| 9 | [Wrigley](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/wrigley) (mars.com)<br>The company offers job opportunities and company updates related to confectionery products It is not responsible for third party content | Manufacturing | 🇺🇸 Chicago | 3,156 |  |
| 10 | [Green Thumb Industries (GTI)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/green-thumb-industries-gti) (gtigrows.com)<br>A national cannabis consumer goods company and retailer that promotes well-being through cannabis products, operates retail stores, and gives back to communities | Alternative Medicine | 🇺🇸 Chicago | 2,359 | 2014 |
| 11 | [Tropicana Brands Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tropicana-brands-group) (tropicanabrandsgroup.com)<br>manages a global portfolio of iconic juice brands, focusing on innovation, manufacturing, distribution, sales, marketing, and nutrition expertise | Food and Beverage Services | 🇺🇸 Chicago | 1,253 | 2022 |
| 12 | [Verano](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/verano) (verano.com)<br>A leading US cannabis company with extensive reach and brand presence, offering a range of high-quality cannabis products and operating in 13 states | Alternative Medicine | 🇺🇸 Chicago | 1,193 | 2014 |
| 13 | [GHOST](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ghost) (ghostlifestyle.com)<br>A lifestyle sports nutrition brand offering a fit-lifestyle approach to traditional sports nutrition, with products available online and in select retailers worldwide | Wellness and Fitness Services | 🇺🇸 Chicago | 1,038 | 2016 |
| 14 | [fairlife, LLC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fairlife-llc) (fairlife.com)<br>Chicago-based dairy company producing nutrition-rich, lactose-free dairy products, including milk, protein shakes, and nutrition shakes, prioritizing innovation, sustainability, and animal welfare | Food and Beverage Services | 🇺🇸 Chicago | 942 | 2012 |
| 15 | [The Coleman Company, Inc.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/the-coleman-company-inc) (coleman.com)<br>Provides outdoor gear and products designed to inspire connections between people and nature, enhancing outdoor experiences and relationships. | Manufacturing | 🇺🇸 Chicago | 845 | 1900 |
| 16 | [Oil-Dri Corporation of America](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/oil-dri-corporation-of-america) (oildri.com)<br>A manufacturer of high-quality sorbent products for various markets, including cat litter, fluid purification, agriculture, animal gut health, and sports turf | Mining | 🇺🇸 Chicago | 644 |  |
| 17 | [World's Finest® Chocolate](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/world-s-finest-chocolate) (worldsfinestchocolate.com)<br>A family-owned chocolate company based in Chicago, known for fundraising and premium chocolate products, including Queen Anne® cordial cherries | Food and Beverage Manufacturing | 🇺🇸 Chicago | 518 | 1939 |
| 18 | [Merisant Company](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/merisant-company) (wholeearthbrands.com)<br>Manufactures and markets zero- and reduced-calorie artificial and natural sweeteners under multiple brands distributed globally. | Food and Beverage Manufacturing | 🇺🇸 Chicago | 434 |  |
| 19 | [Tootsie Roll Industries](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tootsie-roll-industries) (tootsie.com)<br>A long-standing candy company known for popular brands of chocolate, candy, and bubble gum, originally founded in 1896 | Food and Beverage Services | 🇺🇸 Chicago | 431 | 1896 |
| 20 | [Lactalis Heritage Dairy](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/lactalis-heritage-dairy)<br>A leading dairy business with a global team dedicated to producing healthy and delicious products, emphasizing ambition, engagement, and simplicity | Dairy | 🇺🇸 Chicago | 427 |  |
| 21 | [Plumrose](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/plumrose) (jbsfoodsgroup.com)<br>A protein-focused company offering a variety of products including bacon, deli meats, ribs, and canned ham, with recent investments in growth | Manufacturing | 🇺🇸 Chicago | 410 | 1932 |
| 22 | [Mark Anthony Brewing Inc.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mark-anthony-brewing-inc) (mabrewing.com)<br>A leading producer of fine wine, premium beer, and Ready To Drink beverages, known for innovative brands and state-of-the-art brewing facilities | Beverage Manufacturing | 🇺🇸 Chicago | 358 | 1972 |
| 23 | [HARIBO of America, Inc.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/haribo-of-america-inc) (haribo.com)<br>Global family-owned manufacturer producing iconic Goldbears and playful gummies across sixteen production sites to inspire childlike happiness through quality sweet treats. | Manufacturing | 🇺🇸 Chicago | 296 | 1920 |
| 24 | [Gold Eagle Company](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/gold-eagle-company) (goldeagle.com)<br>A Chicago-based, family-owned company manufacturing premium consumer products in the USA, focused on quality, sustainability, and employee well-being | Chemical Manufacturing | 🇺🇸 Chicago | 234 | 1932 |
| 25 | [La Preferida](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/la-preferida) (lapreferida.com)<br>Chicago-based family-owned business supplying a diverse range of high-quality Mexican ingredients since 1949 Known for authentic products and 75th anniversary | Food and Beverage Services | 🇺🇸 Chicago | 219 | 1949 |
| 26 | [Vital Proteins](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/vital-proteins) (vitalproteins.com)<br>This company promotes health and wellness by providing natural collagen-based nutrition sourced from happy, grass-fed cows, for vibrant beauty and overall well-being | Wellness and Fitness Services | 🇺🇸 Chicago | 200 |  |
| 27 | [Intelligentsia Coffee Inc.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/intelligentsia-coffee-inc) (intelligentsia.com)<br>Offers dazzling specialty coffees to customers. Works closely with coffee producers to build great coffees from the start, not just importers or exporters. | Food and Beverage Services | 🇺🇸 Chicago | 164 | 1995 |
| 28 | [AFAM Concept, Inc.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/afam-concept-inc) (afamconcept.com)<br>Global manufacturer of hair and skin products for women, men, and children worldwide, offering quality beauty brands for personal care needs Passionate about excellence and customer satisfaction | Manufacturing | 🇺🇸 Chicago | 73 |  |
| 29 | [Metropolis Coffee Company](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/metropolis-coffee-company) (metropoliscoffee.com)<br>This company sources quality coffee, ensures fair prices for farmers, cultivates a diverse work environment, and roasts with love for customers | Food and Beverage Services | 🇺🇸 Chicago | 55 | 2003 |
| 30 | [Big Shoulders Coffee](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/big-shoulders-coffee) (bigshoulderscoffee.com)<br>A wholesale coffee roaster and distributor based in Chicago known for high-quality coffee, celebrating cultivators and customers | Food and Beverage Services | 🇺🇸 Chicago | 27 | 2012 |

## How this list is built

Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

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