Grupo Bimbo, the world's leading baking company, has been recognized in the World’s Most Trustworthy Companies 2026 ranking, developed by Newsweek and Statista. The company ranked sixth globally in the Food & Beverage category, making it the highest-ranked Mexican company in the sector. 

Statista is a leading firm specializing in company, brand, and product rankings based on market research and data analysis. In this edition, the ranking recognizes 1,000 companies from 20 countries for the trust they inspire among their key stakeholders and presents the results by industry. 

For Grupo Bimbo, this achievement reflects the relationships it has built with consumers, associates, and investors, as well as the trust it has earned within the communities where it operates. It also recognizes a legacy grounded in consistency, responsibility, and transparency. 

The position achieved in 2026 represents Grupo Bimbo’s best performance in this ranking to date. This year, the company ranked sixth out of 88 companies in the Food & Beverage category, marking significant progress compared to 2025, when it placed 38th among 86 evaluated companies. Furthermore, since its debut in the ranking in 2023, when it reached 16th place within its category, Grupo Bimbo has maintained a strong presence that reflects the trust it continues to generate among its key stakeholders. 

This recognition adds to a track record supported by initiatives focused on sustainability, people’s well-being, and community development. From advancing regenerative agriculture to transitioning toward more sustainable operations and implementing social impact programs, Grupo Bimbo remains committed to creating shared value under its purpose of Nourishing a Better World. 

The Criteria Behind International Recognition 

The ranking evaluates trust in companies based on three main pillars: 

• Customer trust 

• Investor trust 

• Employee trust 

The methodology included input from more than 65,000 participants across 20 countries, who completed approximately 200,000 company evaluations through an independent survey. The study was complemented by an analysis of public sentiment based on more than 320,000 mentions collected from a variety of online sources to assess perception and sentiment toward companies. The final score combines 80% survey results and 20% public sentiment analysis. 

The list considers publicly traded companies with annual revenues exceeding US$500 million and headquartered in one of the 20 countries included in the study. 

For Grupo Bimbo, this recognition reflects a trust built consistently over more than 80 years of history. From its origins in Mexico to becoming a global company, Grupo Bimbo has maintained a long-term vision and a commitment to building lasting relationships with associates, consumers, investors, and the communities it serves.