Nestlé is the biggest food company in the world, with a market capitalisation of roughly 210 billion Swiss francs, which is more than 200 billion U.S. dollars.[3]
In 2013, consolidated sales were CHF 92.16 billion and net profit was CHF 10.02 billion.
Research and developmentinvestment was CHF 1.50 billion.
Research and developmentinvestment was CHF 1.50 billion.
- Sales by activity breakdown
- 22% from drinks (coffee, tea, etc)
- 7% from bottled water
- 19% from dairy products
- 15% from ready-prepared dishes and ready-cooked dishes
- 11% from chocolate, candies, other sweets
- 12% from pet products
- 13% from Nestlé Nutrition (incl. baby food) and HealthCare
- Sales by geographic area breakdown
- 28% from Europe
- 44% from Americas (25% from US)
- 28% from Asia, Oceania and Africa
