Nestle

Nestlé S.A., headquartered in Vevey, Switzerland, is a leading multinational food and beverage company that operates globally across 189 countries. Founded in 1866, it generates over CHF 90 billion in annual revenue and offers a wide range of products, including baby foods, bottled water, cereals, coffee, dairy, ice cream, and pet care items. The company's diverse portfolio features well-known brands such as Nescafé, Maggi, KitKat, and Purina, with 34 brands each surpassing CHF 1 billion in sales annually. Nestlé operates through various segments, including Zone Europe, Middle East and North Africa, Zone Americas, and Zone Asia, Oceania, and sub-Saharan Africa. Additionally, Nestlé has a stake in the cosmetics firm L'Oréal, further diversifying its interests. The company is committed to innovation and sustainability, leveraging its venture capital fund to invest in new technologies and research in food and nutrition.

John Armstrong

Investor Relations Officer

Luca Borlini

Head, Investor Relations

Sheida Hatami

Investor Relation Officer

Alex Howson

Investor Relations Officer

Mark Schneider

Chief Executive Officer

Past deals in Nutrition

yfood Labs

Corporate Round in 2023
YFood Labs is a food-tech startup which designs smart food solutions for a modern generation. The product portfolio currently compromises ultra-convenient and complete-nutrition drinks, drink powders and bars.

Nuun

Acquisition in 2021
nuun & company, inc. produces and distributes electrolyte hydration drink tablets for athletes and enthusiasts in cycling, running, triathlon, golf, outdoor, and general fitness. Its products include nunn electrolytes, including gluten-free and dairy + soy free tablets; nuun vitamins hydrates; and nuun performance hydration powder. The company also serves hikers and yoga bods. It offers its products through sporting goods stores, supplements retailers, grocery chains, and outlets, as well as through its web store in the United States and internationally. nuun & company, inc. was founded in 2004 and is based in Seattle, Washington.

The Nature's Bounty

Acquisition in 2021
The Nature's Bounty Co. can trace its long history as far back as 1870 with the founding of our Holland & Barrett stores in England. Over 145 years later, the company continues to enrich the lives of consumers around the world and proudly stands as the leader in health and wellness by introducing innovative products and solutions to the marketplace. A global company committed to consistently producing the highest-quality products, they offer a wide range of brands that people love and trust across the entire value spectrum. They have a significant presence in virtually every major vitamin, mineral, herb, sports, active nutrition and supplement product category and in multiple key distribution channels. Their brands include Holland & Barrett®, Nature’s Bounty®, Sundown Naturals®, Osteo Bi-Flex®, Solgar®, MET-Rx®, Pure Protein®, Body Fortress®, Balance Bar®, Puritan’s Pride® and many others. Today The Nature's Bounty Co. employs over 11,000 Associates worldwide. In addition to our Long Island corporate headquarters, The Nature's Bounty Co. has manufacturing, packaging, warehouse, distribution and administration facilities throughout the United States and Canada. The company also maintains overseas offices in the United Kingdom, China, the Netherlands, Spain, South Africa and New Zealand. In 2010, The Carlyle Group, their of the world’s leading private investment firms, acquired the company. In September 2014, Steve Cahillane was named President and CEO. Under his leadership, the company continues to fulfill its commitment to supporting wellness by creating products that consumers want and making them easily available anywhere they shop.

Wyeth Nutritionals

Acquisition in 2012
Wyeth Nutritionals is a high-quality, high-growth infant nutrition business with strong brands, value-creating and accretives.

Vitaflo International

Acquisition in 2010
Vitaflo International develops clinical nutrition products for metabolic disorders, nutrition support, and disease specific conditions.

Vitality Foodservice

Acquisition in 2009
Vitality Foodservice Inc. manufactures and markets a complete range of beverage products from juices, teas, coffees and smoothies to innovative specialty drinks. Vitality’s high-performance organization with 700 employees and its expertise in sales, service and dispensing innovative products. Headquartered in Tampa, FL.

Novartis Medical Nutrition

Acquisition in 2006
Novartis Medical Nutrition is a consumers with special nutritional requirements.

PowerBar

Acquisition in 2000
PowerBar was created by athletes, for athletes. They started PowerBar® to help athletes reach their goals by providing nutrition tools for optimum athletic performance. All of their products are backed by decades of leading edge sports nutrition science and innovation and always live up to their highest standards. They aim to meet the nutrition and energy needs of all athletes, from world-class champions and dedicated amateurs, to beginners and those who just want to improve.

PowerBar

Acquisition in 2000
PowerBar was created by athletes, for athletes. They started PowerBar® to help athletes reach their goals by providing nutrition tools for optimum athletic performance. All of their products are backed by decades of leading edge sports nutrition science and innovation and always live up to their highest standards. They aim to meet the nutrition and energy needs of all athletes, from world-class champions and dedicated amateurs, to beginners and those who just want to improve.