Nestl in Canada

Canadians first saw the Nestl name on canned milk products imported from Europe in 1887. Manufacturing began in Canada in 1918 with the purchase of a small milk factory in Chesterville, Ontario. Four years later, the company was incorporated as Nestl's Food Company of Canada Limited. Today, Nestl in Canada employs approximately 3,600 people in 21 manufacturing, sales and distribution sites across the country, with the home office located in North York, Ontario. Nestl Canada Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nestl S.A. Nestl in Canadas annual sales in 2012 were approximately $2.2 billion. Our organization is grouped into key divisions, each charged with developing and marketing some of the country's best-known brands. Chocolate and confectionery Needless to say we make many of Canada's favourite chocolate bars, such as KIT KAT,COFFEE CRISP, SMARTIES and AERO. We also make your favourite boxed chocolates likeTURTLES, AFTER EIGHT and QUALITY STREET. Coffee and beverages Nestl created NESCAF, the world's first and still most popular brand of instant coffee. We also make TASTER'S CHOICE, the world's first freeze-dried instant coffee, and COFFEEMATE. Today, our leadership in beverages extends to such preferred drinks as NESTL CARNATION HOT CHOCOLATE, NESQUIK and NESTEA ICED TEA. Nestl Professional The talented professionals at NESTL PROFESSIONAL make the high quality foods and beverages found in many of Canada's restaurants, hospitals, airlines and recreational facilities. Ice cream and frozen desserts From low-fat and light options such as REAL DAIRY 50% Less Fat & Frozen Yogourt andSKINNY COW, to indulgences like HAGEN-DAZS and childhood treats like DRUMSTICK andPARLOUR, Nestl makes many of the summer treats - ice cream, bars, frozen yogourt and more - that Canadians love most. Meals Nestl offers Canadians a range of delicious and convenient brands STOUFFER'S,STOUFFER'S BISTRO, SAUT SENSATIONS, LEAN CUISINE and DELISSIO pizza - each of which offers tasty meal options. Nutrition Nestl's unique understanding of nutrition and food and our ongoing collaboration with healthcare professionals is one reason those professionals turn to our clinical nutrition products like PEPTAMEN and NUTREN and for consumers purchasing at retail locations, BOOST.

Athletes, from serious marathon runners to occasional exercisers, appreciate our performance nutrition products like POWERBAR and a great start to the day for many is CARNATION BREAKFAST ESSENTIALS. And mothers rely on our infant nutrition products like NESTL GOOD START Infant Formulas and GERBER cereals, snacks and meals. Nestl Waters Day after day, NESTL WATERS helps Canadians stay refreshed and well-hydrated by offering the widest possible choice of bottled waters, wherever is most convenient for them. Nestl Purina PetCare NESTL PURINA PetCare is a leading Canadian pet products company with a commitment to improving pet ownership and the

1977: world-wide boycott was launched against the Nestle Corporation Consumers all over the world stopped purchasing Nestle products The World Health Organization drafted the International Code on the Marketing of Breast Milk Substitutes The International boycott of Nestle products covers 18 countries: Australia | Canada | Finland | France | Germany | Ireland | Luxembourg | Mauritius | Italy | Mexico | Norway | Philippines |Spain | Sweden | Switzerland | Turkey | UK | USA The beginning Alternative to natural process of breastfeeding Formula was distributed in poor countries Misleading marketing of the product Mothers had little knowledge on proper use and the effects of the product What transpired Learned that their choice of market segment was unethical Free samples given caused mothers breast milk to dry up Babies got seriously ill and even died Present Unethical actions resulted in world-wide boycott launched against Nestle Corporation in 1977 Presently covers 18 countries including Canada Forced to correct their positioning Changed messaging to say Breastmilk is best for your baby

Recommendations Include warnings and instruction on the baby formula powders Follow, consider and apply the WHO code Continue to sell Nestle baby formula Send real nurses to inform and educate the public about their milk formula and sanitation

Employee Volunteers The Nestl Cares Employee Volunteer Program

Employees of Nestl Canada are making a difference in their communities by bringing the Good Food, Good Life philosophy to their neighbourhoods through their volunteer efforts. To recognize these efforts, Nestl Canada launched the Nestl Cares Employee Volunteer Program in 2004, which provides a financial grant in the name of an employee who volunteers their time to a registered charity. These Good Food, Good Life Ambassadors are making a difference, and Nestl Canada is proud to have them on our team. Food Banks Employee Volunteer Day Nestl Canada is an active member of the community and a proud supporter of Food Banks Canada. In recognition of this partnership, employees are given time off from their job to volunteer at a local food bank. Employees also volunteer in various capacities with some of our partners on national and local levels, further enhancing our communities and our lives.

Environmental Program of Nestle in Canada Biodiversity monitoring Nestl is a multinational packaged foods company founded in 1922 and headquartered in Vevey, Switzerland, with a market capitalization of over $93 billion Canadian. It employs approximately 3,500 people in Canada who work in the companys more than 20 facilities, including manufacturing, sales, and distribution centers. Nestl Waters Canada is Canadas largest manufacturer and distributor of bottled water and operates 2 bottling plants across Canada. Other than bottled water, Nestl product lines include cof ee, juice, ice cream, baby food/formula, healthcare nutrition, pet care, confectionery and pharmaceuticals. Nestl Waters Canadas perspective on biodiversity Nestl Waters Canada has long been committed to leadership in environmental performance and to environmentally sustainable practices across all business areas. As a leader in the beverage industry, Nestl Waters Canada understands it has a special responsibility to minimize its ecological footprint. The Nestl Policy on the Environment was i rest established in 1991 and has ensured that preserving natural resources and minimizing waste are an integral part of the day-today activities in all Nestl operations worldwide. Environmental performance indicators show continuous improvement with verification of performance data and factual information undertaken by a third-party auditing company. In 1996, the Nestl Environmental Management System (NEMS) was created and implemented throughout the Company. The NEMS is based on the Nestl Environmental Policy and the International Chamber of Commerces Business Charter for Sustainable Development.

References: http://www.corporate.nestle.ca/en/aboutus/nestleincanada http://www.sfu.ca/~sheppard/303/ppts/Nestle.pdf