Nestlé S.A., trading in the U.S. over-the-counter as NSRGY, is a Switzerland-based global food and beverage company with operations in nearly 190 countries. The company’s core business encompasses a wide array of products, including powdered and liquid beverages, milk products and ice cream, prepared dishes and cooking aids, confectionery, pet care, and health science nutrition products. Through its expansive manufacturing and distribution network, Nestlé serves both retail and foodservice channels, providing solutions for consumers, professionals, and institutions.
Among its leading brands are Nescafé and Nespresso in coffee, KitKat and Smarties in confectionery, Purina in pet care, Gerber in infant nutrition, and Nestlé Health Science in specialized nutritional offerings. The company emphasizes research and development to drive innovation in taste, nutrition, and sustainability, operating several R&D centers around the world to support product formulation, quality assurance and environmental stewardship.
With origins dating back to the mid-19th century, Nestlé traces its roots to the founding of the Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Company in 1866 and Henri Nestlé’s development of the first infant cereal formula. Over more than 150 years, the company has grown through strategic acquisitions and organic expansion, establishing a significant presence across Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia, Africa and Oceania. Nestlé maintains regional headquarters and local manufacturing facilities to adapt its portfolio to diverse consumer tastes and nutritional needs.
Under the leadership of CEO Mark Schneider, supported by a board chaired by Paul Bulcke, Nestlé continues to prioritize long-term value creation, with an emphasis on nutritional science, digital commerce and environmental sustainability. The company’s efforts include reducing greenhouse gas emissions in its operations, improving packaging recyclability and advancing responsible sourcing initiatives across its agricultural supply chains.
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