Nestlu00e9 is a Swiss multinational food and beverage conglomerate. The company has a wide range of products that include baby food, bottled water, cereals, chocolate, coffee, dairy products, frozen food, pet foods, and snacks. Nestlu00e9 has operations in 191 countries and employs around 330,000 people worldwide.
Founded in 1866 by Henri Nestlu00e9 in Switzerland.
In the early years, Nestlu00e9's main product was a life-saving infant food called Farine Lactu00e9e.
In the 1900s, Nestlu00e9 began expanding globally, establishing operations in other European countries, the United States, and South America.
During World War II, Nestlu00e9 supplied condensed milk to the U.S. Armed Forces.
In the 1970s, Nestlu00e9 expanded into non-food products by acquiring cosmetic and pharmaceutical companies.
In the 1980s, Nestlu00e9 acquired major food brands like Carnation and Perrier.
In recent years, Nestlu00e9 has faced criticism for its marketing practices, environmental impact, and labor practices.
Nestlu00e9 has also been involved in many philanthropic activities such as supporting sustainable cocoa farming and improving rural livelihoods.
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Instant coffee brand that is available in many varieties and flavors.
Popular chocolate bar that originated in the United Kingdom and is now sold worldwide.
Baby food brand that offers a variety of formula, purees, and snacks for infants and toddlers.
Premium bottled mineral water brand that is available in many natural flavors.
Iced tea brand that is available in many flavors and is sold in powdered or liquid form.
Nestlu00e9's mission statement is 'Good Food, Good Life' which reflects the company's commitment to enhancing the quality of people's lives through their products.
Nestlu00e9 has been accused of contributing to deforestation, water pollution, and child labor in their supply chains. However, they have made commitments to achieving zero net greenhouse gas emissions and using 100% recyclable packaging by 2025.
Some popular Nestlu00e9 products include Nescafu00e9 instant coffee, KitKat chocolate bars, Gerber baby food, Perrier mineral water, and Nestea iced tea.
Nestlu00e9 has faced criticism for their marketing practices, environmental impact, and labor practices. However, they have made commitments to becoming a more sustainable and responsible company going forward.
In 2020, Nestlu00e9's revenue was approximately 84.3 billion Swiss Francs or 91.4 billion US dollars.