Kellanova Recognized on Fortune's 2025 World's Most Admired Companies List

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Kellanova has secured the No. 6 position in the consumer food products industry on Fortune Magazine's 2025 World's Most Admired Companies list, improving from its seventh place ranking in 2024. The prestigious list evaluates 650 highest-revenue companies across 51 industries and 30 countries.

Companies are assessed on nine key attributes: innovation, people management, use of corporate assets, social responsibility, quality of management, financial soundness, long-term investment value, quality of products and services, and global competitiveness. Kellanova joins industry leaders including Nestle, PepsiCo, Mondelez International, General Mills, and Danone.

Chief Global Human Resources Officer Melissa Howell emphasized that this recognition reflects the team's hard work, creativity, and dedication, while reinforcing their commitment to delivering exceptional products and making a positive global impact.

CHICAGO, Jan. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kellanova is proud to announce its inclusion on Fortune Magazine's prestigious 2025 World's Most Admired Companies list, securing the No. 6 spot in the consumer food products industry. The last time Kellanova was spotlighted with this award was in 2024, securing seventh place in the consumer food products industry. This recognition underscores Kellanova's commitment to excellence, innovation, and social responsibility—values that drive everything we do. We join an elite group of industry leaders, including Nestle, PepsiCo, Mondelez International, General Mills, Danone, Land O' Lakes, Hormel Foods, Kraft Heinz, Conagra Brands, WH Group and Associated British Foods who all share the mission of shaping the future of food.

Fortune's annual World's Most Admired Companies list is a highly anticipated benchmark of corporate reputation and leadership. The list is compiled of the 650 highest-revenue companies from 51 industries across 30 countries. Executives, directors, and analysts within these industries are then invited to evaluate their peers based on nine key attributes of reputation:

• Innovation
• People management
• Use of corporate assets
• Social responsibility
• Quality of management
• Financial soundness
• Long-term investment value
• Quality of products and services
• Global competitiveness

Companies earning a place on this list have demonstrated outstanding performance across these metrics, distinguishing themselves as leaders in their fields. These attributes reflect Kellanova's dedication to creating better days and a brighter future for our consumers, employees, and communities.

"Being named one of Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies is a tremendous honor that reflects the hard work, creativity, and dedication of our global team," said Melissa Howell, Chief Global Human Resources Officer. "We are committed to delivering exceptional products while making a positive impact on the world. This recognition motivates us to continue innovating, investing in our people, and leading with purpose."

We extend our gratitude to the entire Kellanova team and our partners worldwide for making this recognition possible. Here's to creating more moments of pride and progress together.

To learn more about the award visit Fortune.

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FAQ

What rank did Kellanova achieve in Fortune's 2025 Most Admired Companies list?

Kellanova ranked No. 6 in the consumer food products industry on Fortune's 2025 World's Most Admired Companies list.

How did Kellanova's 2025 Fortune ranking compare to its 2024 position?

Kellanova improved its ranking from seventh place in 2024 to sixth place in 2025 in the consumer food products industry.

What are the nine criteria used to evaluate companies for Fortune's Most Admired Companies list?

Companies are evaluated on innovation, people management, use of corporate assets, social responsibility, quality of management, financial soundness, long-term investment value, quality of products and services, and global competitiveness.

Which other major food companies were included alongside Kellanova in the 2025 Fortune list?

Other companies included Nestle, PepsiCo, Mondelez International, General Mills, Danone, Land O' Lakes, Hormel Foods, Kraft Heinz, Conagra Brands, WH Group, and Associated British Foods.

How many companies and industries were evaluated for Fortune's 2025 Most Admired Companies list?

The list evaluated 650 highest-revenue companies from 51 industries across 30 countries.