Nestlé S.A. is a Switzerland-based food and beverage company headquartered in Vevey. Its portfolio includes coffee and other beverages, pet care, nutrition and health science products, dairy and plant-based foods, prepared dishes, confectionery, snacks, and bottled water. Well-known brands include Nescafé, Nespresso, KitKat, Purina, Maggi, Gerber, Perrier, and S.Pellegrino, although product availability varies by market.
The company serves consumers, retailers, food-service operators, and healthcare customers across markets worldwide. Nestlé sells products through grocery stores, convenience retailers, e-commerce platforms, restaurants, and other distribution channels, with operations spanning North America, Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa, and Oceania.
Nestlé traces its origins to the 1860s, when Henri Nestlé developed an infant-food product in Switzerland. The company created its modern corporate structure through the 1905 merger of the Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Company and Farine Lactée Henri Nestlé. Laurent Freixe has served as chief executive officer since September 2024, while Paul Bulcke is chairman of the board.
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