By Karyn - April 1, 2016

Publix is the only Florida-based business on recent ranking

Brand Finance, a London consulting firm specializing in the value of major brands, recently ranked the 500 most valuable global brands in business. The ranking covered corporations, product lines, sports teams and even the brand value of nations.

Publix was ranked No. 229 on the list, an improvement from No. 259 in 2015. Publix was the only company based in Florida that appeared on the ranking.

The top three global brands, according to this ranking, were Apple, Google and Samsung.

Source: brandirectory.com