Nestlé – Food & Beverage conglomerate

Origins and founding

Nestlé traces its origins to 19th-century Switzerland: Henri Nestlé developed and marketed his breakthrough 'farine lactée' (infant cereal/formula) in Vevey in the late 1860s, and the company that became Nestlé grew from those early operations. (nestle.com)

What the brand is today

Nestlé today is a global food and beverage conglomerate with products across many categories — from powdered and liquid dairy, coffee (including Nescafé and Nespresso), cereals and confectionery to culinary products, bottled water, pet care (Purina) and specialized nutrition. The group operates worldwide through an extensive network of factories and regional affiliates. (nestle.com)

Manufacturing and geographic footprint

Manufacturing is decentralized: Nestlé products are produced in many countries around the world to serve regional markets. The company operates in approximately 185 countries and maintains numerous local factories and offices; as a result, production is truly global rather than concentrated in a single nation. (Summary: Multiple countries). (nestle.com)

Ownership and corporate headquarters

The ultimate owner and parent company of the Nestlé brand is Nestlé S.A., a publicly listed Swiss company headquartered in Vevey, Switzerland. Nestlé S.A. manages the portfolio through subsidiaries and regional operating companies that handle local production, distribution and marketing. (nestle.com)