These 10 companies control everything you buy

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Kellogg's

Kellogg's

2016 revenue: $13 billion

Forget Froot Loops and Frosted Flakes — Kellogg's also owns noncereal brands including Eggo, Pringles, and Cheez-It.

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Associated British Foods

Associated British Foods

2016 revenue: $16.8 billion

This British company owns brands such as Dorset Cereals and Twinings tea, as well as the retailer Primark.

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General Mills

General Mills

2016 revenue: $16.6 billion

General Mills is best known for cereals like Cheerios and Chex, but it also owns brands like Yoplait, Hamburger Helper, Haagen-Dazs, and Betty Crocker.

Danone

Danone

2016 revenue: $23.7 billion

Best known for yogurts like Activa, Yocrunch, and Oikos, Danone also sells medical nutrition products and bottled water.

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Mondelez

Mondelez

2016 revenue: $25.9 billion

This snack-centric company's brands include Oreo, Trident gum, and Sour Patch Kids.

Mars

Mars

2016 revenue: $35 billion

Mars is best known for its chocolate brands, such as M&M, but it also owns Uncle Ben's rice, Starburst, and Orbit gum.

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Coca-Cola

Coca-Cola

2016 revenue: $41.9 billion

Coca-Cola is moving beyond soda, with beverage brands including Dasani, Fuze, and Honest Tea.

Unilever

Unilever

2016 revenue: $48.3 billion

Unilever's diverse list of brands includes Axe body spray, Lipton tea, Magnum ice cream, and Hellmann's mayonnaise.

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PepsiCo

PepsiCo

2016 revenue: $62.8 billion

In addition to Pepsi and other sodas, PepsiCo also owns brands such as Quaker Oatmeal, Cheetos, and Tropicana.

Nestlé

Nestlé

2016 revenue: $90.2 billion

Brands you may not have known that Nestlé owns include Gerber baby food, Perrier, DiGiorno, and Hot Pockets — plus, of course, candy brands including Butterfinger and KitKat.

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