HISTORY OF NESTLE

Henri Nestlé (1814 - 1890)

The history of Nestlé began in Vevey, Switzerland, in1867 when founder Henri Nestlé created one of the first infant foods in response to the need for a healthy and affordable product to serve as an alternative for mothers who could not breastfeed their babies. He called his product Farine Lactée Henri Nestlé.Within a few years, the Farine Lactée product was marketed in Europe. Nestlé called his company Société Farine Lactée Henri Nestlé. In 1874, Nestlé developed its condensed milk product, to contend with the Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Company,a competitor that was producing cheese, instant formulas and had opened Europe’s first sweetened condensed milk factory in Cham, Switzerland, to market the first condensed milk, MILKMAID.The two companies merged in 1905, the year after Nestlé added chocolate to its line of foods. The newly formed Nestlé and Anglo- Swiss Milk Company had factories in the United States, Britain, Spain and Germany. Soon the company was manufacturing in Australia with warehouses in Singapore, Hong Kong and Bombay. Most production however still took place in Europe.The start of World War I made it difficult for Nestlé to buy raw ingredients and distribute products. Fresh milk was scarce in Europe, and factories had to sell milk for the public need instead of using it as an   ingredient in foods.

Nestlé purchased several factories in the U.S. to keep up with the increasing demand for condensed milk and dairy products via government contracts. The company’s production doubled by the end of the war.

The first Nestlé logo 1868

When fresh milk became available again after the war, Nestlé suffered and slipped into debt. The price of ingredients had increased, the economy had slowed and exchange rates deteriorated because of the war. An expert banker helped Nestlé find ways to reduce its debt. By the 1920s Nestlé was creating new chocolate and powdered beverage products. Adding to the product line once again, Nestlé developed Nescafé in the 1930s and Nestea followed. Nescafé, a soluble powder, revolutionized coffee drinking and became an instant hit. With the onset of the Second World War, profits plummeted.Switzerland was neutral in the war and became increasingly isolated in Europe. Because of distribution problems in Europe and Asia, Nestlé opened factories in developing countries in Latin America. Production increased dramatically after America entered the war and Nescafé became a main beverage for the American soldiers in Europe and Asia. Total sales increased by $125 million from 1938 to 1945.After 1945, Nestlé continued to prosper, merging with Alimentana S.A., a company that manufactured soups and seasonings, in 1947. In the coming years, Nestlé acquired Cross & Blackwell, Findus frozen foods, and Libby’s fruit juices. Nescafé instant coffee sales quadrupled from 1960 to 1974, and the new technology of freeze drying allowed the company to create a new kind of instant coffee, which they named Taster’s Choice.Expanding its product line outside of the food market, Nestlé became a major stockholder in L’Oréal cosmetics in 1974. Soon after, the company suffered with increasing oil prices and the slowing growth in industrialized countries. Foreign exchange rates decreased, in turn reducing the value of the sterling pound, dollar and franc. Prices of coffee beans and cocoa rose radically,

presenting further problems for Nestlé. The company decided to venture into the pharmaceutical industry by acquiring Alcon Laboratories, Inc.By the 1980s, in one of the largest takeovers at that time, Nestlé bought Carnation for $3 billion. International trade barriers diminished in the 1990s, opening trade with Eastern parts of Europe and China. In the 1990s, Nestlé acquired San Pellegrino, and Spillers Petfoods of the UK. With the acquisition of Ralston Purina in 2002, the Nestlé owned pet care businesses joined to form the industry leader Nestlé Purina PetCare.

One of the original Nestlé chocolate adverts

In 2002, there were also two major acquisitions in North America: in July, Nestlé merged its U.S. ice cream business into Dreyer’s, and in August, a USD 2.6bn acquisition was announced of Chef America, Inc. The year 2003 started well with the acquisition of Mövenpick Ice Cream, enhancing Nestlé’s position as one of the world market leaders in this product category. In 2006, Jenny Craig and Uncle Toby’s were added to the Nestlé portfolio. 2007 saw Novartis Medical Nutrition, Gerber and Henniez join the Company, and in 2008, Frozen Pizza of Kraft Foods was integrated into the Nestlé Group. With a strong view of the company’s mission in mind, focusing on long term potential over short-term performance, Nestlé will continue to grow, introduce new products and renovate existing ones.

ALL ABOUT NESTLE

The NESTLÉ Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Company (Export) Limited, importing

and selling finished products in the Indian market.After India's independence in 1947, the economic policies of the Indian Government emphasized the need for local production. NESTLÉ responded to India's aspirations by forming a company in India and set up its first factory in 1961 at Punjab, where the Government wanted NESTLÉ to develop the milk economy. Progress in Moga required the introduction of NESTLÉ's Agricultural Services to educate, advise and help the farmer in a variety of aspects. From increasing the milk yield of their cows through improved NESTLÉ's relationship with India dates back to 1912, when it began trading as dairy farming methods, to irrigation, scientific crop management practices and helping with the procurement of bank loans.NESTLÉ set up milk collection centres that would not only ensure prompt collection and pay fair prices, but also instil amongst the community, a confidence in the dairy business. Progress involved the creation of prosperity on an on-going and sustainable basis that has resulted in not just the transformation of Moga into a prosperous and vibrant milk district today, but a thriving hub of industrial activity, as well. NESTLÉ has been a partner in India's growth for over nine decades now and has built a very special relationship of trust and commitment with the people of India. The Company's activities in India have facilitated direct and indirect employment and provides livelihood to about one million people including farmers, suppliers of packaging materials, services and other goods.The Company continuously focuses its efforts to better understand the changing lifestyles of India and anticipate consumer needs in order to provide Taste, Nutrition, Health and Wellness through its product offerings. The culture of innovation and renovation within the Company and access to the NESTLÉ Group's proprietary technology/Brands expertise and the extensive centralized Research and Development facilities gives it a distinct advantage in these efforts. It helps the Company to create value that can be sustained over the long term by offering consumers a wide variety of high quality, safe food products at affordable prices.NESTLÉ India manufactures products of truly international quality under internationally famous brand names such as NESCAFÉ, MAGGI, MILKYBAR, KIT KAT, BAR-ONE, MILKMAID and NESTEA and in recent years the Company has

also introduced products of daily consumption and use such as NESTLÉ Milk, NESTLÉ SLIM Milk, NESTLÉ Dahi and NESTLÉ Jeera Raita.NESTLÉ India is a responsible organisation and facilitates initiatives that help to improve the quality of life in the communities where it operates.

AN OVERVIEW

NESTLÉ India is a subsidiary of NESTLÉ S.A. of Switzerland. With eight factories and a large number of co-packers, Nestlé India is a vibrant Company that provides consumers in India with products of global standards and is committed to long-term sustainable growth and shareholder satisfaction.The Company insists on honesty, integrity and fairness in all aspects of its business and expects the same in its relationships. This has earned it the trust and respect of every strata of society that it comes in contact with and is acknowledged amongst India's 'Most Respected Companies' and amongst the 'Top Wealth Creators of India'.

Presence Across India

     

NESTLÉ’s Presence In India

After more than a century-old association with the country, today, NESTLÉ India has presence across India with 8 manufacturing facilities and 4 branch offices.

NESTLÉ India set up its first manufacturing facility at Moga (Punjab) in 1961 followed by its manufacturing facilities at Choladi (Tamil Nadu), in 1967; Nanjangud (Karnataka), in 1989; Samalkha (Haryana), in 1993; Ponda and Bicholim (Goa), in 1995 and 1997, respectively; and Pantnagar (Uttarakhand), in 2006. In 2012, Nestle India set up its 8th manufacturing facility at Tahliwal (Himachal Pradesh). 

The 4 Branch Offices located at Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata help facilitate the sales and marketing activities. The NESTLÉ India’s Head Office is located in Gurgaon, Haryana.

* This pictorial representation does not purport to be the political map of India.

FOOD PRODUCTS:

BABY FOOD:

1.Cerelac

Cerelac instant cereals include a range of nutritious, easily-digested instant cereals. Suitable as a complementary food for infants from six months onwards, when breast milk alone no longer meets the baby's growing nutritional requirements. It is not a breast milk substitute. The Cerelac brand was first registered in 1949 and is present today in countries such as Belgium, Portugal, India, South Africa and the Philippines.

CHOCOLATE & CONFECTIONERY:

1.Butterfinger

"Nobody’s Gonna Lay a Finger on my Butterfinger".....

A one-of-a-kind candy bar with the crispety, crunchety, peanut-buttery

taste people love. For more than 80 years, no other candy bar has come

close to the intense flavour and texture of a Butterfinger candy bar.

Available in Original Butterfinger, Butterfinger Crisp and

newButterfinger Snackerz – crispy, chocolaty bite-size treats with a

smooth Butterfinger-flavoured centre. 

3.Crunch

Some things you just don't outgrow. Nestlé Crunch chocolate bar – with a

unique combination of rich milk chocolate and crisped rice - is one of them.

Since 1938 the Nestlé Crunch brand has been bringing out the kid in people all

over the world.

4.KitKat

Have a break, have a KitKat.

Delighting consumers all over the world, KitKat brand is a favourite chocolate

treat thanks to its light wafer texture and delicious chocolate taste, freshness

and variety of formats. A perfect snack to enjoy as part of a balanced diet.

Did you know?

150 KitKat bars are consumed worldwide every second

KitKat bars offer a lighter alternative to many other chocolate tablets

There are only 165 Kcal per bar of KitKat Senses brand

KitKat brand offers smaller portions (e.g. 80 Kcal) or bite-size formats

(e.g. KitKat Pop Choc brand) for those wanting a light, bite-size treat.

5.Smarties

The delicious nibble everyone loves! Colourful coated chocolate confectionery

in a variety of individual, multi-pack or special occasion formats. A long-time

favourite in many countries including the UK, Germany, Australia, South

Africa and Canada. Initially named 'Chocolate Beans', the Smarties brand has

held a special place in people's hearts since 1937.

Continuous product improvements, including a shift to no artificial colours or

flavours, ensure that Smarties brand remains a popular choice for kids and

adults alike.

A case for improved packaging

As part of its chocolate Easter Egg product range, find out how Nestlé UK

reduced the packaging on Smartiesand other Nestlé brand chocolate Easter

Eggs to delight consumers.

6.Aero

Aero brand was introduced in the North of England in 1935 as the 'new

chocolate' and proved so popular that sales were extended throughout the UK

by the end of the same year. By 1936, the popularity of Aero chocolate

extended to New York. The brand’s success comes from its unique bubbly

texture. The way the bubbles collapse and then melt on your tongue creates a

deliciously smooth chocolate sensation. Over the years the popularity of the

brand has spread and today the Aerobrand is enjoyed in many countries

including Canada, Australia, South Africa and Japan.

COFFEE:

1.Nescafé Original

The world's favourite coffee! You will find it in just about every country

around the globe.

Also available as Nescafé Decaf Original, that gives you all the great taste and

aroma you expect from Nescafé instant coffee but without the caffeine.

A rich coffee tradition: 

The rich taste of your favourite coffee reflects its rich history. Nescafé coffee

originated in Brazil in the 1930s as an early example of innovation and

sustainable development. Building on Nestlé’s milk processing expertise, we

developed soluble coffee helping thousands of Brazilian farmers avoid

hardship and crop waste. True to our heritage, we continue to support and

work with farmers around the world. 

Having developed a way to make a quality cup of coffee simply by adding

boiling water,Nescafé coffee was launched in Switzerland in 1938. It was soon

exported to France, the UK and the USA. In 1965 Nescafé brand extended its

innovation by offering freeze-dried soluble coffee with the launch of Gold

Blend. Over the years, Nescafé product innovation has evolved further to

capture even more of the natural aroma and flavour from every coffee bean.

Today consumers around the word enjoy the quality, flavour, aroma,

convenience and natural goodness of Nescafé coffee in many different formats.

2.Nescafé Gold Blend

A taste worth savouring. We've golden-roasted choice coffee beans and

captured the exquisite rich aroma and smooth coffee taste. The premium

choice Nescafé brand for your special cup of coffee every day.

3.Nescafé Original 3in1

The perfect mix of coffee, milk and a little sugar – for easy, quick enjoyment! 

4.Nescafé Cappuccino

Treat yourself to the smooth, creamy flavour and rich, milky froth of Nescafé

Cappuccino. So easy to make. Also available in delicious flavours such as

Vanilla, Hazelnut and Caramel.

DRINKS:

1.Milo

Tasty and trusted, Milo brand is the world’s leading chocolate malt beverage that can be prepared with hot or cold milk or water. It offers essential vitamins and minerals to meet the nutrition and energy demands of young bodies and minds. Launched in Australia in the early 1930s, theMilo brand takes kids' development seriously. It has long been known as an energy beverage strongly associated with sports and good health.

Essential vitamins and minerals in Milo products include:

calcium for strong teeth and bones

iron to carry oxygen to the body’s cells

vitamin A for healthy eye sight

vitamins B1 and B2 to help release energy from foods

vitamin C to keep skin and gums in good shape.

In helping to nurture strong kids, Milo brand supports nutrition and sports

programmes in many countries. In Australia we sponsor

the Milo in2CRICKET program. Founded in 1996, the programme is

recognised as Australian cricket's premier junior development programme. It

provides children aged 5 to 10 years with the opportunity to learn cricket

skills, make new friends, develop team skills and have fun. It’s part of Nestlé’s

broader and longstanding commitment to The Nestlé Global Healthy Kids

programme.

2.Nesquik

Discover happiness in all its forms. Nesquik Powder, Syrup and Ready-to-

Drink. You can’t buy happiness, but you can drink it!

Nesquik brand offers quick and easy ways to complement the natural

nutrition of milk and make irresistibly delicious drinks that kids will ask for

every time.

Nesquik Powder turns milk into an irresistibly delicious, nutritious drink for

your family.

Add delicious Nesquik Syrup to milk or over ice cream for an irresistible

flavour sensation.

Nesquik Ready-to-Drink – enjoy the delicious chocolate milk you’ve grown to

love. 'Pack a happier lunchbox' or simply grab, go and enjoy. And for more

variety – it's available in other flavours.

3.Nestea

Go on. Take the plunge! Nestea Iced Tea has a refreshing, balanced taste that has satisfied for generations. The clean tea taste and hints of fruity goodness is a simple pleasure that everyone can enjoy.

Nestea Instant Tea Mixes – For you and your family, a refreshing range of

instant, soluble tea mixes in sweetened and unsweetened varieties. Available

in various flavours and featuring black, green, white and red tea blends.

Nestea Ready-to-Drink Tea – Get that refreshing goodness of tea while you

are on-the-go. Available in your favourite flavours as well as exciting limited

edition blends. Featuring black and green tea versions.

June 10, 2011 - National Iced Tea Day 

ICE-CREAMS:

1.Häagen-Dazs

The philosophy of the Häagen-Dazs brand is simple: find the purest and finest

ingredients in the world – from sweet, fresh strawberries to rich Dutch cocoa -

and craft them into the best ice cream, gelato, sorbet, and frozen yogurt

available. It is a way of doing business that is as demanding as it is

uncommon. It is the reason why the Häagen-Dazs brand has been synonymous

with fine ice cream for nearly half a century.

More than forty percent of the Häagen-Dazs ice cream, gelato, sorbet and

yogurt flavours – like Strawberry, Vanilla Swiss Almond and Mango – rely

on the good work of honey bees to pollinate fruits and nuts. But did you know

honey bees are disappearing at an alarming rate? Research and action is

needed. We have a mission to help save the honey bees. We are funding

important research and working to raise awareness of the issue. 

2.Mövenpick

The Art of Swiss Ice Cream. An ice cream born of a passion for gastronomy, blessed with the best that nature can provide and fashioned with Swiss perfection. EveryMövenpick flavour is natural, with no artificial additives or colours - a subtle and delicate work of culinary inspiration that is sure to delight the most discerning gourmets.

3.Nestlé Ice Cream

Ice Cream at Nestlé means creating magical enjoyment you can feel good

about. The pleasurable taste and sensation of ice cream – coupled with

wholesome natural ingredients like milk, fruit and nuts - makes ice cream a

perfect part of a balanced, enjoyable diet. 

Nestlé’s range of ice cream products is sure to delight with options for every

preference – from all-natural to low /no sugar or lactose-free. Whether it’s a

treat for you, a family gathering or special celebration, Nestlé Ice Creammakes

it magic.

Research and Development

     

Research and Development (R&D) in India is part of NESTLÉ S.A.’s global R&D network and supports all markets worldwide with new product development and manufacturing excellence for Noodles. It is also a Centre of expertise for local Indian cuisine within the NESTLÉ R&D network and offers assistance to Culinary, Confectionery, Nutrition and Dairy products in the South Asia Region (SAR). 

Better nutrition in the region is a perpetual challenge. Its meaning changes with the stage of development, the degree of social awareness, and scientific advancement. The new NESTLÉ R&D facility in India will help develop great tasting food solutions that are relevant for consumers in the South Asia Region, creating products that take the promise of taste and health to a broader economic and social section than ever before. It will also strengthen NESTLÉ’s position as the leader in Nutrition, Health and Wellness in the emerging markets. 

NESTLÉ India has always had Research and Development support from the NESTLÉ R&D network across the world. Now, with the new R&D Centre in Manesar, NESTLÉ South Asia Region will benefit from a greater ‘regional consumer’ focus. Having an R&D Centre in India also brings Research and Development closer to NESTLÉ India businesses, and reflects the NESTLÉ spirit of R&D-Business partnership towards developing winning concepts,

suited to the local consumer. It will in turn help NESTLÉ R&D to bring out strong local concepts that are in accordance with the NESTLÉ Group ambition to provide ‘affordable Nutrition, Health and Wellness’.

Ultimately, these concepts will not just be relevant for emerging markets like India, but could be transferred to NESTLÉ worldwide.

Nestlé: At the forefront of Research in Nutrition

     

NESTLÉ: AT THE FOREFRONT OF RESEARCH IN NUTRITION

“Research and Development is a key competitive advantage for Nestlé. Without our R&D Nestlé could not have become the food industry leader in nutrition, health and wellness.Beyond sound nutrition, the future of foods will increasingly be driven by science. Nestlé scientists are looking ahead to the foods of the future. Nestlé R&D is translating nutrition and food science in two ways; from consumer needs into research priorities and; from emerging science into consumer benefits, and services.” Says Werner Bauer, Chief Technology Officer, Nestlé S.A, (Innovation, Technology and Research & Development)To bring to the Equatorial African Region the benefits of its experience as the world leader in Health, Nutrition and Wellness, Nestlé EAR will take advantage of the expertise developed by scientists of the company’s Research and Development Centers. Today, our scientists and researchers are leading thinkers in nutrition science who pioneer advances, contribute to global scientific debate and illuminate the future direction of nutrition and health. Nestlé employs more than 5,000 people from 50 countries in its integrated network of research, development and product testing centers. This commitment demonstrates the extent to which science underpins our core business.In April 2009, Nestlé inaugurated a new Research & Development Centre in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. The new centre focuses on improving the quality of locally sourced raw materials, including cocoa, coffee and cassava. Better quality crops in Africa will allow Nestlé to source more raw materials locally, which in turn will raise the income of local farmers. Indeed, Nestlé’s fundamental, long-term business principle is to create value both for the company and the communities in which it operates. Nestlé’s first African R&D Centre will help the company address the problem of disease and ageing plantations affecting the West African cocoa harvest every year by helping to promote the propagation of millions of high yielding, disease-resistant cocoa trees across the region over the coming years. This centre will also focus on the study of indigenous foods in Africa and their nutritional values.