Nestle: steady approach produces strong growth

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Lindt: a little luxury makes all the difference

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Nestle: concessions should secure Ralston Purina

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Nestle: a piece of the action

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Nestle/Unilever: the cold war

Nestle's plans to buy the luxury ice cream brand will further intensify the rivalry between the Swiss firm and Unilever. Yet at the same time, a deal would further Nestle's move towards high-margin areas. This would highlight the growing disparity between 'superleague' players such as Nestle and Unilever, and the rest of the food industry.

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Nestle: a sweet performance

Dotcoms might still capture the global headlines, but the real story of eBusiness transformation is among old-school players. Multinationals such as Nestle are striving to transform themselves into New Economy players - and succeeding.

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Barry Callebaut: double chocolate

The Swiss company is moving into consumer chocolate manufacturing by buying Stollwerck, Germany's third largest manufacturer. The country is the second largest market for chocolate in Europe, but competition is hard and only slow market growth is expected. On the plus side, the deal should bring real cost savings

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Nestle: Hershey goes again

Rumors that Nestle intends to buy Hershey and thereby regain the US rights to the Kit Kat brand have been proved right after the Swiss food giant offered to pay $11.5 billion for the company. If the bid succeeds, Nestle will become the largest chocolate brand in the US. However, there is mounting opposition to the sale of this iconic US company.

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Luxury goods industry: future's looking good

Luxury goods manufacturers have been reporting mixed results for H1 2002 sales; the slow economy and the continuing weakness in tourism have impacted growth. However, industry players can feel optimistic about the steady growth in the number and value of mass affluent and high net worth consumers, which will provide a sound base to develop and grow the prestige market.

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Nestle: giant that keeps on growing

Last year, Nestle's steady-as-a-rock approach produced a strong set of full-year results. This year, as it unveils another set of impressive results, it seems its real strength is its consistency. With more of the same due for 2003, there will be no let up for those chasing the global leader.

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