Nestlés Business Principles

Nestlé has been a leading food manufacturer and major purchaser of agricultural raw materials for over 130 years. Food and agriculture are an integral part of the social cultural, economic and political context of every community.

Respect different traditions

Since Nestlé activities in Switzerland, its country of origin, account for less than 2% of its global turnover, Nestlé learned very early to respect the social, political and cultural traditions of all countries in which the products are produced and sold, and to be a highly decentralised “people and products” oriented company rather than a systems centred organisation.

The World’s biggest food Company

Today, Nestlé is the world’s largest and most diversified food company, with nearly 500 factories in 77 countries, producing healthy, enjoyable food products for every stage of life.

Quality - always and everywhere

Quality is the cornerstone of the success of the Nestlé Company. Every day, millions of people all over the world show their trust in the company by choosing Nestlé products. This trust comes from a quality image that has been built up for over a century.

Consumer in Focus

Nestlé carries out its global social responsibility, firstly, by taking a long term approach to strategic decision making which recognises the interests of our consumers, shareholders, business partners, and the world-wide economies in which we operate.

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Secondly, our responsibilities and values are reflected by the commitment of management and employees at all levels, to the following specific Corporate Business Principles, which define standards of behaviour for all companies in the Nestlé Group, and are intended to complement applicable legislation and international recommendations.Please read more here.