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Food & Beverage · Switzerland · 276,000 Employees
Founded in 1866, Nestlé is a Swiss multinational food and drink processing conglomerate corporation that offers baby food, bottled water, breakfast cereals…..
Meet our founder Henri Nestlé
How Henri Nestlé started the Nestlé we know today
Led by a sense of scientific innovation, Henri Nestlé kickstarted a small food business in 1867. 150 years later that business is the world’s largest food and beverage company. And Henri’s legacy continues to shape the business today.
About Nestlé
As the world’s largest food and beverage company we are driven by a simple aim: unlocking the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come. To deliver on this, we serve with passion, with a spirit of excellence, offering products and services for all stages of life, every moment of the day, helping people care for themselves and their families. Our culture is based on our values rooted in respect: respect for ourselves, respect for others, respect for diversity and respect for the future. We can trace our origin back to 1866, when the first European condensed milk factory was opened in Cham, Switzerland, by the Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Company. One year later, Henri Nestlé, a trained pharmacist, launched one of the world’s first prepared infant cereals ‘Farine lactée’ in Vevey, Switzerland. Today, we employ around 273,000 people and have factories or operations in almost every country in the world. With our headquarters still based in the Swiss town of Vevey, we had sales of CHF 84.3 billion in 2020. Our portfolio covers almost every food and beverage category –offering products and services for all stages of life, every moment of the day, helping people care for themselves and their families. House rules: https://nes.tl/HouseRules
Website http://www.nestle.comIndustries Food and Beverage ServicesCompany size 10,001+ employeesHeadquarters VeveyType Public CompanySpecialties Coffee and beverages, Dairy, Confectionary, Culinary and frozen food, Ice Cream, Infant nutrition, Healthcare nutrition, Out of home F&B solutions, and Petcare.Locations
Av. Nestlé 55 Vevey, CH
Employees at Nestlé
Daniel Jhung
President of Beverage Division at Nestlé USA
Bertrand Metton
Mergers and Acquisitions Director at Nestlé
Vera Steullet
Head of Digital Food Safety at Nestlé Research • Translator of data and science to tech • Agile enthusiast
Johan Widestrand
Nestlé
Headquarters
55 Avenue Nestlé, Vevey, Vaud, 1800, Switzerland.Phone Number
+41 219241111Website
Revenue
$91.3BIndustry
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BU Controller
Usama Abubakr
Financial Controller
Angélica Jaspe
Factory Controller
Daniel Jhung
President (Beverage Division)
Giancarlo Aubry
Chief Executive Officer
Claudia Beltrán Día
Commercial Controller
Lewis Ndlovu
Dry Goods Controller
Yasser Malak
Chief Executive Officer
Shiri Mataraso
Financial Controller
Steve Presley
Executive VP & Chief Executive
Giancarlo Aubry
Chief Executive Officer
History: From milk to now
Our story started in 1866 – that’s when the Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Company opened the first condensed milk factory in Europe. Separately, in 1867 the young Henri Nestlé developed a breakthrough infant food to tackle high mortality rates. He started using the famous ‘nest’ logo around the same time – and in 1905 the company Henri founded merged with Anglo-Swiss.
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At Nestlé, we’re unlocking the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone. Not just today but for generations to come.
Together, we’re applying our expertise in nutrition, health and wellness to help people and pets live happier, healthier lives. And we’re doing it all with ambitious sustainability goals. Goals that advance the health of our planet, build positive communities and support a healthy food system.
Here’s a quick overview of what we’re all about. And how we’re moving Nestlé forward.
Here’s a quick overview of what we’re all about. And how we’re moving Nestlé forward.
A world-leading brand portfolio Over 2000 brands
7 product categories, including coffee, pet care and prepared dishes
Products that meet consumer needs in every phase of life
31 billionaire Nestlé brands including Nespresso, KitKat, S.Pellegrino
The world’s number one coffee company
GO TO NESTLÉ BRANDS
A global presence Products sold in 186 countries
CHF 87.1 billion sales in 2021
354 factories in 79 countries
Organized into five zones: North America, Latin America, Europe, Greater China and Asia, Oceania, Africa (AOA)
Working with over 500,000 farmers, worldwide
GO TO ANNUAL REPORT
A diverse modern workforce Over 270,000 employees
85% of management committee positions held by local employees
44% of our middle and senior management are female
64% of our employees are covered by our Parental Support Policy
GO TO CAREERS
A pioneer of innovation CHF 1.6 billion annual investment in research & development
Over 4000 employees working in R&D
23 R&D locations worldwide
30% of 2021 sales from products innovated or renovated in the last three years
GO TO INNOVATION
A force for good Taking action for the climate to reach net zero by 2050
Consistently reducing carbon emissions across all areas of our Science Based Targets initiative-approved footprint
Reduced 4 million tons of emissions (CO2e) through Nestlé sustainability projects in 2021
124.6 billion servings of affordable nutrition with micronutrient fortification in 2021
85.4% of total packaging is recyclable or reusable
GO TO SUSTAINABILITY
A rich history Over 150 years of expertise in nutrition, health and wellness
In 1867 Henri Nestlé launched ‘Farine Lactée’
In 1938 Nestlé launched Nescafé
Maggi joined the Nestlé family in 1947
Nestlé created the breakthrough Nespresso system in 1986, changing the way we experience premium coffee
In 2001 Nestlé bought US pet food business Ralston Purina
In 2011 the company extended its leadership in Nutrition, Health and Wellness by creating Nestlé Health Science
Where we operate
Our locations Nestlé has grown from its European roots to become a truly global company. Discover more about our different locations around the world.Asia and Oceania
Asia & Oceania is a region of astounding diversity and limitless possibilities. Spanning two continents and many different time zones, the region is a patchwork of cuisines, cultures and religious backgrounds.
Our presence in the region began in 1908 with an office in Sydney, Australia. Today, one third of our employees representing over 110 nationalities are based in the region, where we operate 97 factories and an R&D center in Singapore that plays a key role in developing innovative products and technologies. We also have different Business Service Centers there that provide key services on IT, procurement and recruitment to the Nestlé Group. Brands such as such as Maggi, Milo, Nescafé and Bear Brand have become iconic household brands in the region for different generations.
Nestlé Asia and Oceania is focused on sustainability and has adopted recyclable or reusable packaging, improved resource efficiency and invested in renewable energy. The region is also committed to upskilling 400,000 young people, helping them develop the skills and resilience they need to be successful in the workplace.
Our local brands include
Europe
Nestlé originated in Europe, starting in Switzerland in 1867.
Today, we operate in 50+ different countries across the continent, employing over 80,000 employees who work with iconic brands such as KitKat, Nescafé, Nespresso, Purina, S.Pellegrino and Maggi. We operate 100 different factories across the European continent, working closely with thousands of farmers and communities.
Our Research Centre in Switzerland is part of a network of R&D centers spread across the world that help us to stay at the forefront of food innovation. We also have Business Services Centers in Lviv, Ukraine, and Lisbon, Portugal that support Nestlé entities across the world with services such as accounting, social media and website development.
We champion sustainability and fully support the European Union’s ambition to become the first climate-neutral continent in the world – we’re on our way to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Our local brands include
North America
Nestlé North America comprises our operations in the USA and Canada. In both countries, we employ 33,000 people and have 105 facilities in 34 states and provinces, including three research centers covering R&D, health science and pet care. We have operated in North America since the late 19th century. Today, North America is our largest market globally, with sales of over CHF 28 billion.
Our biggest categories in the region are pet care, meals, pizza & snacking, coffee and beverages. We are in 97% of US households, with iconic brands that include Nestlé Toll House, DiGiorno, Purina, Nesquik, Stouffer’s, Coffee mate, Sweet Earth, Starbucks Coffee and S.Pellegrino among many others.
Nestlé North America is committed to unlocking the power of food to enhance the quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come. We are transforming our product portfolio by focusing on high-growth categories that meet changing consumer needs – including pet care, coffee, premium bottled water, consumer health and infant nutrition.
Our local brands include
Latin America
Nestlé is present in 11 markets in Latin America, where we employ 53,000 people. In many of the countries where we operate, Nestlé’s long heritage means our businesses are woven into the local fabric. We’re trusted by local consumers, and we are also major buyers of the region’s abundant commodities including coffee, cocoa and milk.
Our Latin America business operates almost 80 factories, where our people work with a wide range of products across the coffee, dairy, food and confectionery categories. Key brands that we sell in the region include La Lechera, Abuelita, Nescau, D’nofrio, Mahler, Mucilon, Milo, Nature’s Heart and Sahne-Nuss. Our Mexican and Brazilian operations belong to Nestlé’s top 10 biggest markets by turnover. We also operate Regional R&D Centre based in Santiago, Chile, to better support our LATAM markets and to fuel them with locally relevant innovations.
Nestlé Latin America is committed to driving diversity, equity and inclusion. We support local communities and provide youth development opportunities, and are champions of sustainability, from ‘farm to fork’ and beyond.
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Locations:
Muriel Mathis
Head of Corporate Communications & Public Affairs
Tel: +41 21 924 34 40
Time zone: CET
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.nestle.ch
Alexander Antonoff
Deputy Head of Corporate Communications
Head of Media Relations
Tel: +49 69 6671 2557
Time zone: CET
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.nestle.de
Twitter: @NestleGermany
Christoph Meier
Head of Corporate Media Relations Nestlé S.A.
Tel: +41 21 924 2200
Time zone: CET
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @nestle
Website: www.nestle.com/media
Michael Jennings
Senior Corporate Spokesperson Nestlé S.A.
Tel: +41 21 924 2200
Time zone: CET
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @nestle
Website: www.nestle.com/media
Claudia Afonso
Corporate Spokesperson Nestlé S.A.
Tel: +41 21 924 2200
Time zone: CET
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @nestle
Website: www.nestle.com/media
Chiara Valsangiacomo
Corporate Spokesperson Nestlé S.A.
Tel: +41 21 924 2200
Time zone: CET
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @nestle
Website: www.nestle.com/media
Shashank Nair
Corporate Spokesperson Nestlé S.A.
Tel: +41 21 924 2200
Time zone: CET
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @nestle
Website: www.nestle.com/media
Christoph Meier
Head of Corporate Media Relations Nestlé S.A.
Tel: +41 21 924 2200
Time zone: CET
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @nestle
Website: www.nestle.com/media
Michael Jennings
Senior Corporate Spokesperson Nestlé S.A.
Tel: +41 21 924 2200
Time zone: CET
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @nestle
Website: www.nestle.com/media
Claudia Afonso
Corporate Spokesperson Nestlé S.A.
Tel: +41 21 924 2200
Time zone: CET
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @nestle
Website: www.nestle.com/media
Chiara Valsangiacomo
Corporate Spokesperson Nestlé S.A.
Tel: +41 21 924 2200
Time zone: CET
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @nestle
Website: www.nestle.com/media
Shashank Nair
Corporate Spokesperson Nestlé S.A.
Tel: +41 21 924 2200
Time zone: CET
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @nestle
Website: www.nestle.com/mediaWe unlock the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come.
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