History

Nearly a hundred years after it first started operations in the country, Nestl Philippines, Inc. (NPI) today is a robust and stable organization, proud of its role in bringing the best food and beverage throughout the stages of the Filipino consumers lives. The Company employs more than 3,200 men and women all over the country. It is now among the top companies in the entire Nestl world, and is among the countrys Top 10 Corporations. Its products are No. 1 or strong No. 2 brands in their respective categories.

Nestl Philippines, Inc., A Short History

The Early Years. Although Nestl products were already available in the Philippines as far back as 1895, it was not until 1911 when The Nestl and Anglo Swiss Condensed Milk Company was established in the country, with its first sales office in Calle Renta, Binondo.

The Company was forced to suspend its operations during World War II, but soon made a comeback after Liberation, under a new name: Filipro, Inc. It continued to import products such as MILO, NIDO powder milk, MILKMAID and NESCAF from other countries. In the early 1950s, Filipro encountered difficulties when the Philippine government imposed import control. Due to lack of imported products to sell, it was forced to become a distributor of peanut butter, napkins, fruit preserves, and patis (fish sauce) just to keep its operations going. Local Production. In 1960, Nestl S.A.and San Miguel Corporation entered into a partnership resulting in the formation of Nutritional Products, Inc. (Nutripro). In 1962, Nutripros first factory started operations in Alabang, Muntinlupa to manufacture NESCAF. In 1977, Filipro, Inc. and Nutripro Inc. merged under the name Filipro, Inc. In 1986, Filipro, Inc. changed to its present name as Nestl Philippines, Inc. Nestle now has manufacturing facilities in Cabuyao (Laguna), Cagayan de Oro, Lipa (Batangas), and Pulilan (Bulacan) to meet the growing demand for Nestl products in the country. Soon to rise is another factory in Tanauan, Batangas.

Growth and Diversification. In 1991, Nestl pioneered the AIJV (ASEAN Industrial Joint Venture), a regional complementation program. The Company participated in this program with the production of breakfast cereals at the Nestl Lipa Factory, for export to ASEAN markets. Today, three of the Nestle factories in the Philippines Lipa, Cabuyao, and Cagayan de Oro -serve as ASEAN Supply Centers to meet the requirements of Nestle markets in the region. In late 1998, Nestl Philippines became a wholly owned subsidiary of Nestl S.A., following the latters purchase of all of San Miguel Corporations equity shareholding in the Company. Driven by its mission to nurture generations of Filipino families, Nestl today produces and markets products under some of the countrys well known brands such as NESCAF, NIDO, MILO, NESTEA, MAGGI, BEAR BRAND, NESTL, and PURINA, among others. Its product range has expanded to include coffee, milk, beverages, non-dairy creamer, food, infant nutrition, ice cream and chilled dairy, breakfast cereals, confectionery, and pet-care.

For many years now, Nestl has been partnering with reputable educational institutions, offering practical and theoretical training to selected students, in order to help them acquire more relevant and practical industrial skills. This is done through the following: Student Trainee Program - A Walk-in Training Program that combines office work and hands-on training. Nestl believes that one way of appreciating the relevance and application of principles and theories taught in schools is for students to actually experience what it is like to work in a business/industrial environment. Academic Linkage Program - A program where Nestl provides shop floor and on-site training to selected students from educational institutions.

Creating Shared Value means making a positive impact upon the quality of life of the communities we serve; our employees and their families; and our suppliers while also giving value back to our shareholders. We Create Shared Value in three key areas: Nutrition, Water and Rural Development. At Nestl Philippines: y y y We strive to make nutritious foods and beverages more accessible and affordable to Filipinos while informing them about the importance of proper nutrition, health and wellness. We help coffee farmers improve their yields while providing barangays with livelihood skills and other opportunities. We reduce, reuse and recycle our resources, optimizing both water and energy usage in our factories. Nestl Philippines is committed to constantly creating shared value among Filipinos through sustainable programs and in so doing to help nurture future generations of Filipino families as we have been doing for the last 99 years.