Nestlé

Along with Kelloggs, Nestle dominate the market for breakfast cereals in many countries. In 1878, Carl von Linde (a German engineer who developed the basics of modern refrigeration technology) put all put his efforts into the production of refrigerating machinery and founded Lindes Eismaschinen AG. Brands are categorized by their targeted markets. The company has annual revenues of $12.2 billion and 47,000 employees (2004). In March 3rd 2005, the National Assembly of Venezuela stated that the company Nestlé Purina was responsible for the quality standards and compensation must be paid to the owners of the affected animals. Linde AG is a manufacturer of refrigeration technology and other chemical products headquartered in Wiesbaden, Germany. It was reported that it was caused by a supplier that had stored corn used in animal food production incorrectly, which led to a proliferation of a fungus with a high quantity of aflatoxin causing hepatic problems in the animals that ate the food. For other meanings of Linde, see Linde (disambiguation).

Over 500 dogs, cats, birds and cattle died. The local brands included Dog Chow, Cat Chow, Puppy Chow, Fiel, Friskies, Gatsy, K-Nina, Nutriperro, Perrarina and Pajarina. In early 2005, Nestlé Purina sold thousands of tons of contaminated animal food in Venezuela. Nestlé refused the embattled Ethiopian government’s offer of a settlement worth around $1.5m; however, a statement issued by Nestlé on December 23, 2002 made clear that any money received in settlement would be made available to famine relief in the region in consultation with the International Federation of Red Cross / Red Crescent Societies.

Nestlé had acquired ELIDCO’s parent company, the Schweisfurth Group, ten years later. The $6 million demand was issued for shares in an Ethiopian agricultural firm, which was nationalised by the Marxist Mengistu regime in 1975. In December 2002, international aid agency Oxfam revealed that Nestlé was demanding millions of dollars in compensation from Ethiopia – one of the poorest countries in the world which was at the time in the midst of an extreme drought that put over 11 million people at risk for starvation. However, aggressive marketing practices are common among other producers of baby milk formula, which often leads to Nestlé being blamed, as it is the most visible player in this area.

These steps have been taken to quieten the discord started by the Nestlé Boycott. Nestlé itself no longer advertises breast milk replacements, and does not use pictures of babies on its packaging. The instructions were reviewed and refined in 1984 in consultation with the WHO, UNICEF and the International Nestlé Boycott Committee. In 1982, Nestlé implemented the WHO Code of Marketing of Breast-Milk Substitutes in developing countries.

However, all allegations are investigated and where substantiated are corrected. This has led to a boycott coordinated by the International Nestlé Boycott Committee, informed by monitoring conducted by the International Baby Food Action Network. Nestlé allegedly has violated and regularly continued to violate the widely agreed-upon International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes. This has centered on its apparent recommendations for nursing mothers to switch to its infant formula milk products, leading to the alleged deaths of about 1.5 million babies each year as a result of formula being mixed with contaminated water.

Since the late 1970s, Nestlé has attracted much criticism for its baby milk marketing policies in developing countries. See also: Nestlé boycott and International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes. Others include Cereal Partners Worldwide, Beverage Partners Worldwide (formerly CCNR), and Dairy Partners Americas. Galderma is another joint veture in dermatology between Nestlé and L'Oréal.

The Laboratoires Inneov is a joint venture in nutritional cosmetics between Nestlé and L'Oréal . Nestlé holds 26.4% of the shares of L'Oréal, the world's leading company in cosmetics and beauty. Research and development investment was CHF 1.205 bn. In 2003, consolidated sales was CHF 87.979 bn and net profit was CHF 6.213 bn.

The executive board includes:. ice cream business into Dreyer's, and in August, a $2.6 bn acquisition was announced of Chef America, Inc. There were two major acquisitions in North America, both in 2002: in July, Nestlé merged its U.S. Since 1996 there have been acquisitions including San Pellegrino (1997), Spillers Petfoods (1998) and Ralston Purina (2002).

The first half of the 1990s proved to be favorable for Nestlé: trade barriers crumbled and world markets developed into more or less integrated trading areas. In 1984, Nestlé's improved bottom line allowed the company to launch a new round of acquisitions, the most important being American food giant Carnation. In 1977, Nestlé made its second venture outside the food industry by acquiring Alcon Laboratories Inc. Diversification came with a shareholding in L'Oréal in 1974.

Crosse & Blackwell followed in 1950, as did Findus (1963), Libby's (1971) and Stouffer's (1973). In 1947 came the merger with Maggi seasonings and soups. Growth accelerated and companies were acquired. The end of World War II was the beginning of a dynamic phase for Nestlé.

Nestlé's production and sales rose in the wartime economy. Ironically, the war helped with the introduction of the company's newest product, Nescafé, which was a staple drink of the US military. Factories were established in developing countries, particularly Latin America. Profits dropped from $20 million in 1938 to $6 million in 1939.

Nestlé felt the effects of World War II immediately. The 1920s saw Nestlé's first expansion into new products, with chocolate the company's second most important activity. However, Nestlé's management responded quickly, streamlining operations and reducing debt. After the war, government contracts dried up and consumers switched back to fresh milk.

By the end of the war, Nestlé's production had more than doubled. World War I created new demand for dairy products in the form of government contracts. By the early 1900s, the company was operating factories in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany and Spain. In 1905 Nestlé merged with the Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Company.

People quickly recognized the value of the new product, after Nestlé's new formula saved the child's life, and soon, Farine Lactée Henri Nestlé was being sold in much of Europe. His first success was a premature infant who could not tolerate his own mother's milk or any of the usual substitutes. In the 1860s Henri Nestlé, a pharmacist, developed a food for babies who were unable to be breastfed. Nestlé was founded in 1866.

. Nestlé's existing products extend from mineral waters to baby food to coffee and dairy products. Nestlé S.A. or Société des Produits Nestlé S.A., headquartered in Vevey, Switzerland, is the world's biggest food and beverage company. Tidy Cats.

Purina. Pro Plan. ONE. Mon Petit.

Mighty Dog. Gourmet. Friskies. Felix.

Fancy Feast. Dog Chow. Beneful. Alpo.

Santa Rica. Minor's. Davigel. Chef.

Wonka bars accompanying the 2005 film Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Violet Crumble. Caramac. Yorkie.

Rolo. Quality Street. Minties (Australia). Nestlé.

Lion. Galak/Milkybar. Cailler. Toll House.

Polo. Perugina Baci. Smarties. Kit Kat.

Damak (Turkey). Crunch. Coffee Crisp (Canada). Butterfinger.

Baby Ruth. After Eight. Aero. Toll House.

Nestlé. Herta. Buitoni. Stouffer’s.

Maggi. Lean Cuisine. Hot Pockets. Buitoni.

Winiary. Thomy. Maggi. Buitoni.

Peptamen UTI. Peptamen. Nutren Junior. Nutren.

Modulen. PowerBar. Nesvita. Neston.

PreNan. Nestum. Nestogen. Nestlé.

Neslac. NanSoy. NAN HA. Nan.

Lactogen. Guigoz. Good Start. FM 85.

Cérélac. Beba. Alfare. Valiojäätelö (Finland).

Schöller. Savory. Push-Up. Peters.

Nestlé. Mövenpick. Motta. Häagen Dasz.

Frisco. Dreyer's. Camy. Oreo (Canada).

Yoco. Svelty. Sveltesse. Ski.

Nestlé. Molico. LC1. La Lechera.

La Laitière. Chiquitin. Svelty. Ninho.

Nido. Nestlé Omega Plus. Nestlé. Nespray.

Molico. Moça. Milkmaid. La Lechera.

Klim. Gloria. Coffee-Mate. Carnation.

Bear Brand. Nestea. Nesquik. Nescau.

Libby’s. Caro. Carnation. Milo.

Zephyrhills. Vittel. Viladrau. San Bernardo.

Pellegrino. S. Quézac. Poland Spring.

Perrier. Ozarka. Nestlé Vera. Nestlé Pure Life.

Nestlé Aquarel. Naleczowianka. Levissima. Ice Mountain.

Hépar. Deer Park. Contrex. Arrowhead.

Al Manhal. Acqua Panna. Aberfoyle. Zoégas.

Taster’s Choice. Ricoré. Ricoffy. Nespresso.

Nescafé. Loumidis. International Roast. Bonka.

Sales by geographic area breakdown: 32% from Europe, 31% from Americas (26% from US), 16% from Asia, 21% from rest of the world. Sales by activity breakdown: 27% from drinks, 26% from milk and food products, 18% from ready-prepared dishes and ready-cooked dishes, 12% from chocolate, 11% from pet products, 6% from pharmaceutical products. Bauer, EVP of Research and Development. Werner J.

Luis Cantarell, Deputy EVP of Nutrition Strategic Business units. Lars Olofsson, EVP of Europe divisions. Chris Johnson, Deputy EVP of Information System and Logistics. Reichenberger, EVP of Finance.

Wolfgang H. Paul Bulcke, EVP of Americas divisions. Francisco Castañer, EVP of Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Products, Liaison with L'Oréal, Human Resources. Ed Marra, EVP of Strategic Business Units and Marketing.

Frits van Dijk, EVP of Asia, Oceania, Africa, Middle East divisions. Carlo Donati, EVP, Chairman, and CEO of Nestlé Waters. Peter Brabeck-Letmathe, Chairman & CEO.