Our categories
Our broad portfolio of more than 2 000 brands, from global icons to local favorites, are enjoyed by people around the world.
POWDERED AND LIQUID BEVERAGES
Our Powdered and Liquid Beverages category includes our coffee, cocoa, malt and other beverage businesses. Coffee is the largest growth contributor, supported by the Nescafé, Nespresso and Starbucks brands. The category also includes the world’s most popular chocolate malt beverage, Milo, as well as Nesquik.
At a glance
25.1
Sales (in CHF billion)
17.2%
UTOP margin
28.1%
Percentage of Nestlé's sales
Petcare
Purina is guided by science and driven by passion to enrich the lives of pets and the people who love them. Growth drivers of Nestlé’s PetCare category include Purina Pro Plan, Purina ONE, Felix, Friskies, Purina Cat Chow and Tidy Cats. With Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets and Supplements, Nestlé is at the forefront of unlocking the power of nutrition for dogs and cats with health issues.
At a glance
18.4
Sales (in CHF billion)
21.7%
UTOP margin
20.6%
Percentage of Nestlé's sales
Nutrition and Health Science
Our Nutrition and Health Science category comprises products for all stages of life. Our nutrition business provides science-based products and solutions from pre-conception to healthy longevity, led by brands such as Materna, NAN and NIDO. Our Nestlé Health Science business supports healthier lives by offering an extensive portfolio of science-based Active Nutrition, such as Orgain, and Medical Nutrition products, such as Compleat.
At a glance
14.3
Sales (in CHF billion)
19.7%
UTOP margin
16.0%
Percentage of Nestlé's sales
Prepared dishes and cooking aid
The Prepared dishes and cooking aids category includes daily essentials, such as bouillons, ambient products, chilled culinary products, and frozen food and pizzas. The iconic Maggi brand is available in several markets worldwide, with products that cater to local tastes. Stouffer’s and DiGiorno provide frozen food in the United States, while Totole offers a wide range of products in China.
At a glance
10.1
Sales (in CHF billion)
19.5%
UTOP margin
11.3%
Percentage of Nestlé's sales
Milk products and Ice cream
The Milk products and Ice cream category includes products for all stages of life, ambient dairy, plant-based alternatives and coffee creamers. Popular milk products within this category include Nido and Bear Brand fortified milk powders, Coffee Mate coffee creamers, and dairy culinary brands La Lechera and Milkmaid.
At a glance
9.7
Sales (in CHF billion)
23.0%
UTOP margin
10.8%
Percentage of Nestlé's sales
Confectionery
The confectionery category is led by the renowned KitKat brand and a portfolio of much-loved regional and local brands, such as Tollhouse in the United States and Garoto in Brazil. The confectionery business is focused on innovating great-tasting products that cater to evolving consumer tastes, as with the fast-growing Chocobakery range that brings biscuits together with chocolate in products such as Nestlé Choco Trio.
At a glance
8.7
Sales (in CHF billion)
12.7%
UTOP margin
9.7%
Percentage of Nestlé's sales
Water
The products in our water category provide healthy hydration to enhance quality of life. The strategic focus is on premium water brands and functional offerings. The water category includes the world’s #1 sparkling water brand, S.Pellegrino, as well as other international premium water brands, such as Perrier and Acqua Panna.
At a glance
3.1
Sales (in CHF billion)
9.2%
UTOP margin
3.5%
Percentage of Nestlé's sales
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