Nestlé S.A.

Nestlé S.A. is the world's largest manufacturer of packaged food and beverage products, headquartered in Vevey, Switzerland. Founded in 1866 through the merger of pioneering Swiss companies developing condensed milk and infant formula, it has evolved into a multinational powerhouse operating factories in over 80 countries and selling in nearly 200 nations. The company offers a vast portfolio exceeding 2,000 brands across seven key categories, including coffee like Nescafé and Nespresso, chocolates such as Kit Kat, baby foods like Gerber, pet care under Purina, frozen meals, ice cream, breakfast cereals, and health-focused nutrition products. Nestlé's strategy emphasizes innovation, mergers, and acquisitions to diversify into beverages, milk products, pet food, and wellness, while adapting to consumer demands for healthier options by reducing artificial ingredients and launching plant-based alternatives. It plays a pivotal role in the global consumer staples sector, balancing economic scale with commitments to nutrition, health, and sustainability amid ongoing market adaptations.