In 1937, Nestlé scientists perfected a powdered coffee product that was introduced in 1938 under the brand name Nescafé – the world's first commercially successful soluble coffee.

It became so popular during World War II that for one full year the entire output of the Nescafé plant in the United States (more than 1 million cases) was reserved for military use only. Since then, Nescafé has become one of the world's best-known brands. In addition, Nestlé is a major producer of chocolate-based and malted drinks.

Its leading brands, Nesquik, Milo and Nescau are very popular with a growing number of young people around the world. Nestlé's ready-to-drink beverages Nestea and Nescafé are sold in various forms (cans, bottles). These are distributed by Nestlé's joint-venture with the Coca-Cola Company, Beverage Partners Worldwide. Nestlé is also present in fruit juices (Libby's), as well as espresso coffee in capsules (Nespresso).

Read about Nescafé's Sustainable Agriculture Initiatives in Vietnam and Nicaragua.