COPY: Nestlé: History and Products

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Besides reducing plastic waste, what specific environmental goal is Nestlé aiming to achieve by 2050?

Nestlé aims to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

What event significantly boosted Nestlé's revenue in 1945, and what product fueled this increase?

World War II significantly boosted revenue due to increased demand for condensed milk and coffee for soldiers.

Besides beverages and dairy, name two other significant product categories that contribute to Nestlé's revenue.

Pet care and confectionery are also significant product categories.

What prompted Nestlé to focus on medical nutrition, leading to the creation of Nestlé Health Science in 2012?

<p>The acquisition of Roche's nutrition division in 2001 prompted Nestlé to focus on medical nutrition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Nestlé's global presence help the company to be more resilient against economic downturns?

<p>Its global presence helps mitigate regional economic instabilities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what specific area did Nestlé diversify its portfolio when it acquired L'Oréal shares in 1974?

<p>Nestlé branched out in the cosmetics industry.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the approximate revenue of Nestle in 1970? What acquisition contributed to this?

<p>The approximate revenue was 3.5 (CHF Billion). The acquisition of Maggi majorly contributed to this.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name three of Nestle's primary competitors.

<p>Unilever, The Coca-Cola Company, and PepsiCo. (also acceptable: Danone, Mondelez International, Mars, Incorporated, Kraft Heinz )</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were Nestle's sustainability goals? Include dates.

<p>Carbon Neutral by 2050, 100% Recycable Packaging by 2025, 50% Reduction in Water Usage (2030 Goal).</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did Nestle enter the plant-based food sector and what brand did they do this under?

<p>2017, Garden Gourmet</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of Nestle's revenue comes from the beverages product category? What are some of the included brands?

<p>27%, Nescafé and Nespresso</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action did Henri Nestlé take to address malnutrition?

<p>He creaed an infant cereal, “Farine Lactée,” to combat infant malnutrition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did Nestle Become a shareholder in L'Oréal? What industry did this help them expand into?

<p>1974, cosmetics</p> Signup and view all the answers

What Nestle product became a global coffee brand?

<p>Nescafé</p> Signup and view all the answers

What company did Nestle acquire that allowed them to enter the frozen pizza market?

<p>Stouffer's</p> Signup and view all the answers

What global trend is emphasized in Nestlé's current focus (2020s) regarding food production?

<p>Sustainability, digital transformation, and AI-driven food production.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Nestlé started with 1,000 employees in what year? By 2023, how many employees did they have?

<p>1900, approximately 270,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which region generates the most revenue for Nestlé as of 2023, and what percentage of the total revenue does it account for?

<p>North America, 32%</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name three competing brands of Unilever?

<p>Ben &amp; Jerry's, Magnum, Lipton, Knorr.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Nestle had a peak revenue in 2010 of what billon CHF?

<p>Peak revenue was 109 Billion CHF.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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