Nestle

Nestlé S.A. is a global leader in the food and beverage industry, headquartered in Vevey, Switzerland. Founded in 1866, the company operates through various segments including Zone Europe, Middle East and North Africa; Zone Americas; and Zone Asia, Oceania, and sub-Saharan Africa. Its extensive product portfolio encompasses a wide range of categories such as baby foods, bottled water, cereals, coffee, dairy, culinary products, ice cream, and pet care. Notable brands include Nescafé, Nestlé Pure Life, KitKat, and Purina. Nestlé has a significant geographic footprint, with operations in 189 countries, generating over CHF 90 billion in annual revenue and boasting 34 brands that each exceed CHF 1 billion in sales. The company also engages in strategic investments through its venture capital fund, which focuses on innovations in food and nutrition.

John Armstrong

Investor Relations Officer

Luca Borlini

Head, Investor Relations

Umberto Cirri

Director, Retirement Investments

Sheida Hatami

Investor Relation Officer

Alex Howson

Investor Relations Officer

Mark Schneider

Chief Executive Officer

Past deals in Beverages

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. is a Seattle-based producer of electrolyte hydration products designed for athletes and fitness enthusiasts. Established in 2004, the company specializes in self-dissolving, low-sugar hydration tablets and powders that provide a healthier alternative to traditional carbohydrate-rich energy drinks. Its product range includes electrolyte tablets, vitamins for hydration, and performance hydration powders, all made with clean ingredients and low calories. Nuun's offerings cater to a variety of customers, including cyclists, runners, triathletes, hikers, and those engaged in yoga and general fitness. The products are distributed through sporting goods stores, supplement retailers, grocery chains, and the company's online store, reaching both domestic and international markets.

Essentia

Acquisition in 2021
Essentia Water, LLC manufactures, packages, and markets bottled alkaline and electrolyzed water. Essentia Water, LLC was found in 1998 and is based in Bothell, Washington.

Yinlu

Acquisition in 2018
Xiamen Yinlu Foods Group Co., Limited specializes in the production and sale of canned foods and beverages. The company offers porridge and peanut milk compound protein beverages, and coffee. It also digital magazines. The company was founded in 1985 and is based in Xiamen, China. As of November 17, 2011, Xiamen Yinlu Foods Group Co., Limited operates as a subsidiary of Nestlé S.A.

Chameleon Cold-Brew

Acquisition in 2017
Chameleon Cold-Brew is a beverage company focused on delivering sustainable coffee practices and deliciously smooth cold-brew. It refers to coffee prepared by the process of steeping coffee grounds in room temperature or cold water for an extended period of time. The process involves steeping grounds for at least 12 hours in room temperature water, with the goal to remove the bitterness of the coffee. Cold-brewed coffee can be made manually, with a cold brew system, and is also available in and forms through Chameleon Cold-Brew. Chameleon Cold-Brew’s proprietary brewing process produces a super smooth, less acidic, highly caffeinated coffee that can be enjoyed hot or cold. The brand’s portfolio of organic coffee offerings includes five ready-to-drink cold-brew varieties, five cold-brew concentrates, kegs, cold-brew kits, whole bean coffee, three sparkling cold-brew varieties, and three cold-brew with dairy varieties. Chameleon Cold-Brew was established in August 2010 and is based in Austin, Texas, United States.

Blue Bottle Coffee

Acquisition in 2017
Blue Bottle Coffee is a coffee roaster and retailer platform that delivers coffee subscriptions to doorsteps nationwide. Blue Bottle Coffee is a passionate team of hundreds around the world, united by the simple purpose of getting great coffee to everyone who asks for it whether that be in our cafes or at home. Blue Bottle is headquartered in Oakland, California, and has retail and business operations in the Bay Area, Los Angeles, New York, and Tokyo.

Sweet Earth Foods

Acquisition in 2017
Sweet Earth, Inc., doing business as Sweet Earth Natural Foods, manufactures and markets vegetarian food. It offers sandwiches, wraps, salads, parfaits, burritos, and burgers. Sweet Earth, Inc. was founded in 1978 and is based in Moss Landing, California. As of October 18, 2017, Sweet Earth, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Nestlé USA, Inc.

Wyeth Nutritionals

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

Sweet Leaf

Acquisition in 2011
In 1997, Sweet Leaf Tea founder, Clayton Christopher, decided to make a bottled tea that was just as tasty as the one his grandmother Mimi used to make. Every bottle of homemade goodness still starts with Granny's original recipe - the perfect balance of organic tea leaves and ingredients they can pronounce. In 2004, they put a spin on their classic sweet tea with fun new flavors like Mint & Honey.

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.

Henniez

Acquisition in 2007
Henniez manufactures and markets soft drinks and bottled water.

Uncle Tobys

Acquisition in 2006
Uncle Tobys is the breakfast cereals and other breakfast food products.

SAPHIR

Funding Round in 2002
SAPHIR, a company owning the OPALIA brand, specialised in the office delivery of water in large formats.

Saint Springs

Acquisition in 2002
Saint Springs is the fast growing bottled water market in Russia.

UCC Ueshima Coffee

Acquisition in 2000
UCC operates the world’s only coffee business encompassing every aspect of coffee “from cup to seed.” Its operations extend from cultivating seedlings on estates in the countries of production through raw ingredient procurement and importing, R&D and quality assurance, manufacturing, product distribution and sales, as far as promoting coffee culture. UCC operates all these businesses itself, pursuing the highest levels of quality at every stage. They endeavor, moreover, to create new value propositions so that their coffees can meet the expectations of customers in every possible day-to-day setting.

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.