At a glance

Over 30 billionaire brands
4 product categories: Coffee, Petcare, Nutrition, Food & Snacks
Iconic global brands such as Nespresso, KitKat, Purina
Unrivalled local heroes like Totole, Garoto and Thomy
Products that meet consumer needs in every phase of life
The world's largest coffee company
Products sold in 185 countries
CHF 89.5 billion sales in 2025
335 factories in 75 countries
Organized into three zones: Americas, Europe, and Asia, Oceania and Africa (AOA)
Working with hundreds of thousands of farmers, worldwide
Around 271,000 employees
48.2% of our middle and senior management are female
100% of markets where our Parental Support Policy is rolled out
CHF 1.7 billion annual investment in research & development
4,000 employees working in R&D
22 R&D locations worldwide
Taking action for the climate to reach net zero by 2050
24.5% net reduction of GHG emissions vs 2018 baseline
98.6% of electricity at our manufacturing sites globally from renewable sources
96.7% of primary supply chains for meat, palm oil, pulp and paper, soy, sugar, cocoa, and coffee assessed as deforestation-free
135.4 billion servings of affordable nutrition with micronutrient fortification in 2025
87.5% of plastic packaging is designed for recycling
Over 150 years of expertise in nutrition, health and wellness
In 1867 Henri Nestlé launched 'Farine Lactée'
In 1938 Nestlé launched Nescafé
Maggi joined the Nestlé family in 1947
Nestlé created the breakthrough Nespresso system in 1986, changing the way we experience premium coffee
In 2001 Nestlé bought US pet food business Ralston Purina

Updated: February 2026

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