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Understanding Nestlé

Established over 150 years ago, Nestlé is the worldєs largest, most diversified food and beverages company. We have a unique global footprint and sell our products in 188 countries worldwide.

Nestlé around the world 2023

93 billion
270,000 employees
340 factories

A unique global presence

  • 2023 Sales by geographic area
    North America: CHF 32.6 billion (35%)
    Europe: CHF 22.3 billion (24%)
    Asia, Oceania, Africa: CHF 19.5 billion (21%)
    Latin America: CHF 13.0 billion (14%)
    Greater China: CHF 5.6 billion (6%)
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  • Strong sales contribution from emerging markets
    Well positioned in emerging markets
    2023: 41 (as percentage of Group sales)
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A world-leading brand portfolio

We've been making products that people love for over 150 years. We have some of the world's most recognisable brands, with household names like Nescafé, global icons like Perrier and local favourites like Molico and Milo.

Nestlé products

Strong positions across categories

Nutritious and delicious products are at the heart of our portfolio. We are leaders in many of the fastest growing food and beverages categories including coffee, petcare, bottled water and infant formula.

product categories

 

Powdered and Liquid BeveragesCHF 24.8 billion sales
PetCareCHF 18.9 billion sales
Nutrition and Health ScienceCHF 15.3 billion sales
Prepared dishes and cooking aidsCHF 11.7 billion sales
Milk products and Ice creamCHF 11.0 billion sales
ConfectioneryCHF 8.1 billion sales
WaterCHF 3.3 billion sales

Consistent return on investment

  • Shareholder returns
    29 consecutive years of dividend increases
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  • Returning cash to shareholders
    CHF 180.8 billion returned to shareholders over the last 15 years (2009-2023)
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2023 Key figures

  • CHF 93.0 billion
    Sales
  • 7.2%
    Organic growth
  • CHF 16.1 billion
    Underlying trading operating profit
  • 17.3%
    Underlying trading operating profit margin
  • CHF 3.00*
    Dividend

    *proposed