You can find the full list here. Knowledge is a powerful tool that we can use to take control of where our money goes. Yes, most brands are owned by the big 10, but not all of them. Even then, some are better than others. As consumers of the 21st century we have the ability to educate ourselves on how companies operate and choose whether or not to buy their products based on whether they align with our values i.
It may seem hard sometimes to avoid big company brands, but small choices can make a big difference. Friend's Email Address. Your Name. Your Email Address. From food to fashion to beer, choice is more often than not simply an illusion. As a result, a handful of multibillion-dollar companies control everything from what we eat to how we dress.
Here are some charts that show how the " illusion of choice " has become an unavoidable reality for the modern American shopper. Oxfam created this mind-boggling infographic that shows how interconnected these consumer brands really are. As a result, these conglomerates control the vast majority of the industry's advertising in the US, essentially dictating how the country understands beauty.
The retailers dominating the market were Walmart, T. And, in , the two companies merged. For you. Best known for yogurts like Activa, Yocrunch, and Oikos, Danone also sells medical nutrition products and bottled water. Unilever's diverse list of brands includes Axe body spray, Lipton tea, Magnum ice cream, and Hellmann's mayonnaise. Read the original article on Business Insider UK. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies.
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