The global food processing and manufacturing industry is largely controlled by a small cadre of massive multinational corporations often referred to as the "Big Food" conglomerates. Corporations such as Nestlé, PepsiCo, Unilever, Mondelez International, Mars, and The Coca-Cola Company own hundreds of subsidiary brands that dominate supermarket shelves worldwide. These industry titans wield immense influence over global agricultural supply chains, wholesale distribution networks, retail pricing structures, and consumer dietary habits across virtually every nation.