Mars Inc., Ferrero Group, Mondelez International, The Hershey Company, Nestlé, Meiji Co. Ltd., Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli, pladis, Haribo, and Storck are commonly reported among the top candy manufacturers globally by sales and market presence as of 2024–2025. Direct answer

• The top 10 candy companies by worldwide candy sales or market prominence typically include: Mars Inc., Ferrero Group, Mondelez International, The Hershey Company, Nestlé, Meiji Co. Ltd., Lindt & Sprüngli (Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprungli), Haribo, pladis, and Storck. Exact rankings can vary slightly depending on the criteria (overall confectionery sales vs. chocolate-only vs. non-chocolate candies) and the data source or year.

If you’d like, I can tailor a precise list with current year rankings from a specific source (e.g., 2025 global top 100 candy companies) and present a side-by-side ranking with brand examples and regional strengths.