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Henri Nestlé (French pronunciation: [ɑ̃ʁi nɛsle]; born Heinrich Nestle, German: [ˈhaɪnrɪç ˈnɛstlə]; 10 August 1814 – 7 July 1890) was a German-Swiss confectioner and the founder of Nestlé, the world's largest food and beverage company.
Learn how Henri Nestlé, a pharmacist and inventor, started a small food business in 1867 that became the world’s largest food and beverage company. Explore his biography, his legacy, and his impact on infant nutrition and branding.
Henri Nestlé, himself an immigrant from Germany, was instrumental in turning his company towards international expansion from the very outset. We owe much more than just our name, our logo and our first infant formula to our founder. Henri Nestlé embodied many of the key attitudes
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Henri Nestlé’ was a pharmacist’s assistant in Vevey between 1839 and 1843. His training in chemistry shaped his attitude and his future approach to business. As a constant innovator, he experimented with the production of everything from lemonade to cement, before focusing on infant cereal.
Henri Nestlé (1814–1890), a German-born Swiss confectioner, was the founder of Nestlé and one of the main creators of condensed milk. Nestlé's origin dates back to the 1860s when two separate Swiss enterprises were founded that would later form Nestlé.
Learn how Henri Nestlé created infant cereal in 1867 and how his company merged with Anglo-Swiss to form Nestlé in 1905. Explore the company's history from 1866 to present day, with highlights, acquisitions and challenges.
The world has changed a lot since Henri Nestlé and the Page brothers laid the foundations of our company in 1866. Yet our mission to improve lives remains the same. Today, we're drawing on over 150 years of expertise to enhance quality of life for everyone. Not just now but for generations to come.
