• Ranked as the highest-positioned Mexican company in the Food & Beverage sector in the list compiled by Newsweek and Statista.
• The ranking recognizes 1,000 companies across 20 countries that stand out for earning the trust of their key stakeholders.

MEXICO CITY, Oct. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grupo Bimbo, the world's leading baking company, has been recognized in the World’s Most Trustworthy Companies 2026 ranking, compiled by Newsweek and Statista. The company ranked sixth globally in the Food & Beverage category, climbing 32 positions compared to 2025, when it ranked 38th. This result also makes Grupo Bimbo the highest-ranked Mexican company within the sector.

In this edition, the ranking recognizes 1,000 companies from 20 countries for the trust they generate among their key stakeholders. The results are organized across 23 industries, including Food & Beverage, Consumer Goods, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Utilities, Retail, Financial Services, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, Media & Entertainment, and Real Estate.

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

This recognition adds to a track record supported by tangible environmental and social achievements. On the sustainability front, Grupo Bimbo has advanced regenerative agriculture practices across more than 500,000 hectares, achieved 100% renewable electricity and water replenishment in its operations, made 99% of its packaging recyclable, and operates more than 8,000 sustainable vehicles, including over 4,000 electric vehicles.

On the social side, the company has developed more than 270 Good Neighbor projects, benefiting over 1.7 million people. Additionally, Grupo Bimbo continues to strengthen its portfolio with more nutritious options: 48% of its sales come from products that meet or exceed optimal nutrition standards, and 100% of its daily-consumption portfolio is now free from artificial colors.

The Criteria Behind the International Recognition

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

• Customer trust
• Investor trust
• Employee trust

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

The list includes publicly traded companies with revenues exceeding US$500 million and headquartered in one of the countries covered by the study.

For Grupo Bimbo, this recognition reflects a level of 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 communities. This trust is also the result of a people-centered culture that prioritizes well-being and continues to advance its Purpose of Nourishing a Better World.

About Grupo Bimbo
Grupo Bimbo is the leader and largest baking Company in the world and a relevant participant in snacks. It has a presence in 99 countries worldwide, operating directly in 39 and serving another 60 through strategic partnerships. Its operations span the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa, with 250 bakeries and snackeries, and more than 1,600 sales centers. With annual sales of over US$23 billion, the Company offers a diversified product portfolio, its main categories include sliced and artisan bread, buns & rolls, pastries, cakes, cookies, toasts, English muffins, bagels, tortillas & flatbreads, and salty snacks, among others. Grupo Bimbo operates one of the largest direct-store-delivery networks in the world, with more than 55,000 routes and over 152,000 associates. Its shares are listed on the Mexican Stock Exchange (BMV) under the ticker symbol BIMBO, and trade in the U.S. over-the-counter market through a Level 1 ADR under the ticker symbol BMBOY.

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