Nestl

Introduction
Nestl S.A. (French pronunciation: [nsle]) is the largest food and nutrition company in the world.
Founded and headquartered in Vevey, Switzerland, Nestl originated in a 1905 merger of the Anglo-
Swiss Milk Company, established in 1867 by brothers George Page and Charles Page, and Farine
Lacte Henri Nestl, founded in 1866 by Henri Nestl. The company grew significantly during the
First World War and again following the Second World War, eventually expanding its offerings
beyond its early condensed milk and infant formula products. Today, the company operates in 86
countries around the world, and employs over 280,000 people.
History
The company dates to 1867, when two separate Swiss enterprises were founded that would
later form the core of Nestl. In the succeeding decades, the two competing enterprises
aggressively expanded their businesses throughout Europe and the United States.
In August 1867, Charles and George Page, two brothers from Lee County, Illinois, USA,
established the Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Company in Cham. Their first British operation
was opened at Chippenham, Wiltshire, in 1873.
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In September 1867, in Vevey, Henri Nestl developed a milk-based baby food, and soon
began marketing it. The following year, 1868, saw Daniel Peter begin seven years of work
perfecting his invention, the milk chocolate manufacturing process; Nestl's was the crucial
cooperation that Peter needed to solve the problem of removing all the water from the milk
added to his chocolate, and thus preventing the product from developing mildew. Henri
Nestl retired in 1875, but the company, under new ownership, retained his name as Farine
Lacte Henri Nestl.


Henri Nestl.
In 1877, Anglo-Swiss added milk-based baby foods to its products, and in the following year
the Nestl Company added condensed milk, so that the firms became direct and fierce rivals.
In 1905, the companies merged to become the Nestl and Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk
Company, retaining that name until 1947, when the name Nestl Alimentana SA was taken as
a result of the acquisition of Fabrique de Produits Maggi SA (founded 1884) and its holding
company, Alimentana SA of Kempttal, Switzerland. Maggi was a major manufacturer of
soup mixes and related foodstuffs. The companys current name was adopted in 1977. By the
early 1900s, the company was operating factories in the United States, United Kingdom,
Germany and Spain. The First World War created new demand for dairy products in the form
of government contracts, and by the end of the war, Nestl's production had more than
doubled.
After the war, government contracts dried up, and consumers switched back to fresh milk.
However, Nestl's management responded quickly, streamlining operations and reducing
debt. The 1920s saw Nestl's first expansion into new products, with chocolate-manufacture
becoming the company's second most important activity.


The logo that Nestl's used till the 1970s.
Nestl felt the effects of the Second World War immediately. Profits dropped from
US$20 million in 1938, to US$6 million in 1939. Factories were established in developing
countries, particularly in Latin America. Ironically, the war helped with the introduction of
the company's newest product, Nescaf ("Nestl's Coffee"), which became a staple drink of
the US military. Nestl's production and sales rose in the wartime economy.
The end of World War II was the beginning of a dynamic phase for Nestl. Growth
accelerated and companies were acquired. In 1947 came the merger with Maggi, a well-
known manufacturer of seasonings and soups. Crosse & Blackwell followed in 1950, as did
Findus (1963), Libby's (1971) and Stouffer's (1973). Diversification came with a
shareholding in L'Oral in 1974. In 1977, Nestl made its second venture outside the food
industry, by acquiring Alcon Laboratories Inc.
In 1984, Nestl's improved bottom line allowed the company to launch a new round of
acquisitions, notably American food giant Carnation and the British confectionery company
Rowntree Mackintosh in 1988, which brought the Willy Wonka Brand to Nestl.


The Brazilian president, Lula da Silva, inaugurates a factory in Feira de Santana (Bahia), in
February of 2007.
The first half of the 1990s proved to be favourable for Nestl. Trade barriers crumbled, and
world markets developed into more or less integrated trading areas. Since 1996, there have
been various acquisitions, including San Pellegrino (1997), Spillers Petfoods (1998), and
Ralston Purina (2002). There were two major acquisitions in North America, both in 2002
in June, Nestl merged its U.S. ice cream business into Dreyer's, and in August a
US$2.6 billion acquisition was announced of Chef America, the creator of Hot Pockets. In
the same time-frame, Nestl came close to purchasing the iconic American company
Hershey's, one of its fiercest confectionery competitors, although the deal eventually fell
through.
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Another recent purchase included the Jenny Craig weight-loss program, for
US$600 million.
In December 2005, Nestl bought the Greek company Delta Ice Cream for 240 million. In
January 2006, it took full ownership of Dreyer's, thus becoming the world's largest ice cream
maker, with a 17.5% market share.
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In November 2006, Nestl purchased the Medical Nutrition division of Novartis
Pharmaceutical for $2.5B, also acquiring, in 2007, the milk-flavouring product known as
Ovaltine.
In April 2007, returning to its roots, Nestl bought US baby-food manufacturer Gerber for
$5.5 billion.
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In December 2007, Nestl entered into a strategic partnership with a Belgian chocolate
maker, Pierre Marcolini.
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Nestl agreed to sell its controlling stake in Alcon to Novartis on 4
January 2010. The sale was to form part of a broader US$39.3 billion offer, by Novartis, for
full acquisition of the worlds largest eye-care company.
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On March 1, 2010, Nestl concluded the purchase of Kraft's North American frozen pizza
business for $3.7 billion.
July 2011: Nestle SA agreed to buy 60 percent of Hsu Fu Chi International Ltd. for about
$1.7 billion.
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Management

The executive board, a distinct entity from the board of directors, includes:
Peter Brabeck-Letmathe, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Nestl S.A.
Paul Bulcke, Chief Executive Officer, Nestl S.A.
Werner Bauer, Executive Vice President, Nestl S.A., Chief Technology Officer,
Head of Innovation, Technology, Research & Development
Friz van Dijk, Executive Vice President, Nestl S.A. Asia, Oceania, Africa, Middle
East
Chris Johnson, Executive Vice President, Nestl S.A. United States of America,
Canada, Latin America, Caribbean
Jos Lopez, Executive Vice President, Nestl S.A. Operations, GLOBE
John J. Harris, Executive Vice President, Nestl S.A. Chairman & CEO of Nestl
Waters
Nandu Nandkishore, Executive Vice President, Nestl S.A. CEO of Nestl Nutrition
James Singh, Executive Vice President, Nestl S.A. Finance and Control, Legal, IP,
Tax, Global Nestl Business Services
Laurent Freixe, Executive Vice President, Nestl S.A. Europe
Petraea Heynike, Executive Vice President, Nestl S.A. Strategic Business Units,
Marketing, Sales and Nespresso
Marc Caira, Deputy Executive Vice President, Nestl S.A. Head of Nestl
Professional Strategic Business Division
Jean-Marc Duvoisin, Deputy Executive Vice President Nestl S.A. Head of Human
Resources and Centre Administration
David P. Frick, Senior Vice President and ex officio Member of the Executive Board







Product of nestle

Nestl India manufactures products of truly International quality under brand names
such as MILKMAID, EVERYDAY, MAGGI, NESCAFE, NESCAFE SUNRISE, NESTEA, MILO,
KITKAT, MILKY BAR, MUNCH, POLO, NESTLE MILK, NESTLE DAHI and NESTLE FRUIT N
DAHI





Company Info -

Nestl India is a subsidiary of Nestl S.A. of Switzerland. With seven factories and a large number of
co-packers, Nestl India is a vibrant Company that provides consumers in India with products of
global standards and is committed to long-term sustainable growth and shareholder satisfaction.

Nestls relationship with India dates back to 1912, when it began trading as The Nestl Anglo-Swiss
Condensed Milk Company (Export) Limited, importing and selling finished products in the Indian
market.

Nestl has been a partner in India's growth for over nine decades now and has built a very special
relationship of trust and commitment with the people of India. The Company's activities in India
have facilitated direct and indirect employment and provides livelihood to about one million people
including farmers, suppliers of packaging materials, services and other goods.


Product Range -

Nestl India manufactures products of truly international quality under internationally famous brand
names such as NESCAF, MAGGI, MILKYBAR, MILO, KIT KAT, BAR-ONE, MILKMAID and NESTEA and in
recent years the Company has also introduced products of daily consumption and use such as
NESTL Milk, NESTL SLIM Milk, NESTL Fresh 'n' Natural Dahi and NESTL Jeera Raita.

Various Product Categories:
1. Milk Products & Nutrition



2. Beverages



3. Prepared Dishes & Cooking Aids



4. Chocolates & Confectionery



Nestl's Brands in India:
Milk Products & Nutrition segment: Nestl everyday dairy whitener, Nestl everyday slim, Nestl
everyday ghee, Nestl milkmaid, Nestl fresh 'n' natural dahi, Nestl fresh 'n' natural slim dahi,
Nestl jeera raita, Nestl curds, Nestl milk, Nestl slim milk, Nestl milkmaid fruit yoghurt
Beverages segment: Nescafe classic, Nescafe sunrise, Nestl Milo, Nescafe 3 in 1, Nescafe koolerz.
Prepared Dishes and Cooking aids: Maggi 2-MINUTE Noodles, Maggi Vegetable Atta, Noodles,
Maggi Dal Atta Noodles, Maggi Rice Noodles Mania, Maggi Sauces, Maggi Pizza Mazza, Maggi
Healthy Soups
Chocolates and Confectionery: Nestl Kit Kat, Nestl Kit Kat Lite, Nestl Milky Bar, Nestl Munch,
Nestl Milk Chocolate, Nestl Fun Bar, Polo, Polo Power mint, Nestl Munch Pop Choc, Nestl
clairs,.
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