From the outset, Nestlé was an international company, assuming the multicultural traditions of its parent country. Almost its first undertaking was to set up factories and distribution centres in other countries.
Nestlé has always had a policy of decentralisation, believing each country knows its own market and is best able to adapt the Nestlé brands to local preferences, backed by the strengths of a multinational group.
Since Henri Nestlé began his investigation into child nutrition, Nestlé has been a research-based company. Now it leads the way in food and nutrition research, with an international research head quarters in Vers-chez-les-Blanc, in Switzerland. Each company can draw on this investment in researching new products and advancing our knowledge of the scientific aspects of nutrition.
Although famous for NESCAFÉ and Kit Kat, the two main brands of the UK company, we are not only a coffee and chocolate company!
Nestlé is the second largest company in the UK's yogurt and fromage frais sector, with brands such as Ski and Munch Bunch. We also have business units covering the traditional Nestlé businesses of milks and creams, pasta, Herta and Maggi. More information on all of our brands and products can be found by clicking here.
Nestlé Heritage
During the company's history, many of the best-known brand names in the food industry have joined the Nestlé group, adding their brands to the Nestlé heritage. Find out more about the history of Nestlé in the UK and Ireland here.
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Student Issues
As a student, you may wish to learn more about Nestlé. Here you can find out about recent debates and discussions we have had with students, along with links to all of our policy statements.
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Other Nestlé Websites
Nestlé has many other websites for the UK and Ireland. You can find them listed here, as well as links to some of the major international Nestlé websites.
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Nestlé Locations
Click here for information on all of Nestlé's locations throughout the UK and Ireland.
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