Nestle is a global food and beverage company founded in 1866. It has over 2000 brands, 447 factories worldwide, and employs 339,000 people. Nestle has experienced significant growth through acquisitions and expanding into new global markets. It is now the world's largest food company with annual sales of $88.8 billion and operating profit of $13.4 billion. Nestle produces a wide range of products including coffee, bottled water, baby food, chocolate, and pet food.