Nestlé SA

Nestlé S.A. is a Swiss multinational food and beverage company headquartered in Vevey, Switzerland. Established in 1867 by Henri Nestlé, the company has grown to become the world's largest food company.

It operates in 188 countries with a diverse portfolio of over 2,000 brands.

Product Range

Nestlé's product range spans seven categories: coffee, pet care, prepared dishes, dairy products, cereals, food service products, and plant-based foods.

Notable brands include Nespresso, KitKat, Purina ONE, Nescafé, and Maggi.

The company markets products under various brand names such as Aero, Nescafé, Nespresso, Purina Alpo, Milkybar, Nestlé Ice Cream, Cerelac, Nido, Perrier, S.Pellegrino, Acqua Panna, Nestea, Milo, Maggi, Buitoni, Cailler, Movenpick, Purina, Boost, Gerber, KitKat, and Purina ONE.

Locations

In the United States, Nestlé operates several facilities, including its U.S. headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, and a Nespresso boutique.

The company has a significant presence in St. Louis, Missouri, where it established Purina in 1894, and in New York City, which hosts the Nespresso U.S. headquarters and multiple retail boutiques.

Other U.S. locations include Cleveland, Ohio, home to Nestlé Professional and Nestlé Research & Development, and Bridgewater, New Jersey, housing Nestlé Health Science U.S. headquarters and the Nestlé Product Technology Center.

Additional location:

• Jackson, MS, USA

Company Size and Financials

As of 2023, Nestlé employs approximately 270,000 people worldwide and operates 340 factories across 76 countries.

The company reported sales of CHF 93.0 billion in 2023.

Innovation and Sustainability

In recent years, Nestlé has focused on innovation and sustainability, investing CHF 1.7 billion annually in research and development.

The company is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and has made significant progress in reducing its environmental impact.

Leadership

In August 2024, Laurent Freixe succeeded Ulf Mark Schneider as CEO, aiming to refocus the company on its core businesses and drive organic growth.

Outlook

Nestlé continues to leverage its extensive brand portfolio and global presence to meet the evolving needs of consumers worldwide.