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Made in New Jersey: Here are the richest families in America

27/02/2024

made in new jersey: here are the richest families in america

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Two New Jersey families are among America’s 44 richest families, according to a new list just released by Forbes.com.

These families have created goods globally known which launched their net worth into the billions.

Who are America’s richest families from New Jersey?

#23 – Dorrance family: Campbell Soup

The formula for Campbell’s famous condensed soup was invented in 1869 by John T. Dorrance and he later took the helm of the Campbell’s Soup Company in 1914. Today, the company generates more than $9 billion of annual revenue according to Forbes.com. Three family members are on the company’s board and 87 members own more than a third of the company’.

  • Net Worth: $17B
  • Fortune Founded: 1882
  • Source of Wealth: Campbell Soup Co.
  • Company Headquarters: Camden, New Jersey

#26 – Johnson family: Johnson & Johnson

Johnson & Johnson was founded in 1886 by Robert Wood Johnson. The health products giant provided the world with dental floss and first-aid kits. But it wasn’t until 1932 after his son, Robert Wood Johnson II, assumed control that the health products company became a global brand according to Forbes.com.

  • Net Worth: $16B
  • Fortune Founded: 1886
  • Source of Wealth: Johnson & Johnson
  • Company Headquarters: New Brunswick, New Jersey

Here are the top three richest families in America:

  • #1 Walton Family — Walmart; Net Worth: $267B
  • #2  Mars family — Candy; Net Worth: $117B
  • #3  Koch family — Diversified; Net Worth $116B

This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: Made in New Jersey: Here are the richest families in America

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