At a glance
Discover more about us through key facts and figures
Our story in numbers
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.
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A world-leading brand portfolio Over 2000 brandsGo to Nestlé 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, Purina ONE
The world’s number one coffee company
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A global presence Products sold in 188 countriesGo to Global addresses
CHF 93.0 billion sales in 2023
340 factories in 76 countries
Organized into five zones: North America, Latin America, Europe, Greater China and Asia, Oceania, Africa (AOA)
Working with over 500,000 farmers, worldwide
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A diverse modern workforce Around 270,000 employeesGo to Careers
85.7% of management committee positions held by local employees
46.4% of our middle and senior management are female
100% of markets where our Parental Support Policy is rolled out
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A pioneer of innovation CHF 1.7 billion annual investment in research & developmentGo to Innovation
Over 4100 employees working in R&D
23 R&D locations worldwide
14 R+D Accelerators in 8 countries bringing idea to shop in six months
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A force for good Taking action for the climate to reach net zero by 2050Go to Sustainability
13.58% net reduction of GHG emissions vs 2018 baseline
91.9% of electricity at our manufacturing sites globally from renewable sources
93.4% of primary supply chains for meat, palm oil, pulp and paper, soy and sugar assessed as deforestation-free
127.6 billion servings of affordable nutrition with micronutrient fortification in 2023
83.5% of plastic packaging is designed for recycling
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A rich history Over 150 years of expertise in nutrition, health and wellnessGo to History
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
