Nestlé with headquarters in Vevey, Switzerland was founded in 1866 by Henri Nestlé and is today the world's leading nutrition, health and wellness company. Sales for 2008 were CHF 109.9 bn, with a net profit of CHF 18.0 bn. We employ around 283 000 people and have factories or operations in almost every country in the world.
The Company's strategy is guided by several fundamental principles. Nestlé's existing products grow through innovation and renovation while maintaining a balance in geographic activities and product lines. Long-term potential is never sacrificed for short-term performance. The Company's priority is to bring the best and most relevant products to people, wherever they are, whatever their needs, throughout their lives.
The Nestlé Addresses navigation at the top of this page will give you access to Nestlé offices and websites around the world. We demonstrate through our way of doing business in all the countries where we are present a deep understanding of the local nature of nutrition, health and wellness; we know that there is no one single product for everyone - our products are tailored to suit tastes and habits wherever you are.
Key Dates
| 1866 |
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Foundation of Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Co. |
| 1867 |
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Henri Nestlé develops infant cereal |
| 1905 |
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Nestlé merges with Anglo-Swiss |
| 1929 |
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merger with Peter, Cailler, Kohler |
| 1934 |
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Milo launched |
| 1938 |
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launch of Nescafé |
| 1948 |
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launch of Nestea and Nesquik |
| 1969 |
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Vittel (initially equity interest only) |
| 1974 |
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L'Oréal (associate) |
| 1977 |
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Nestlé S.A. (new company name), Alcon |
| 1985 |
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Carnation (with Coffee-Mate and Friskies) |
| 1988 |
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Buitoni-Perugina, Rowntree |
| 1990 |
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Cereal Partners Worldwide |
| 1991 |
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Beverage Partners Worldwide |
| 1992 |
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Perrier |
| 2000 |
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PowerBar |
| 2001 |
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Ralston Purina |
| 2003 |
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Mövenpick and Dreyer's |
| 2006 |
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creation of FoodServices SBU, Jenny Craig, Uncle Toby's |
| 2007 |
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Novartis Medical Nutrition, Gerber, Henniez |