Nestle celebrates 150 Years in Switzerland
Nestle celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2016 with particular focus on events in Vevey, Switzerland where the company was founded on the product Henri Nestle invented, Farine lacte, which saved the life of a child. The celebrations will be an opportunity for the company to thank the people who buy its products for their trust and loyalty throughout the years, and to say thank you to the employees whose hard work and commitment to Nestle deliver's its success.
From March 3rd, Swiss Post will sell in all post offices a commemorative stamp honouring Henri Nestle. It features his portrait and signature in front of the first Nestle factory in Vevey.
In May Nestle will publish a new history book entitled 'Nestle - The Leading Nutrition, Health and Wellness Company' with editions in English, French and German. The book contains historical material from the Nestle Archive covering the last century and a half with a particular focus on the last ten years.
In June a new discovery center, which celebrates the company's roots in Switzerland and invites visitors to explore the world of Nestle, will open in Vevey. Known simply as nest, it will offer a journey through the past, present and future of the company, offering families an exciting multimedia experience located on the site of the original Nestle factory in the town.
Also in June, the Alimentarium, devoted to food and nutrition will reopen after a period of refurbishment. The museum, a Nestle Foundation which first opened in Vevey 30 years ago, will take visitors on an interactive journey through the world of food, challenging the brain and testing all of the senses. The journey continues online at www.alimentarium.org where pioneering teaching and learning assets are available for those who want to explore further the world of food.
The public will also be able to see Nestle's Art Collection at a new exhibition at the Jenisch Museum in Vevey which also opens in June. It brings together the works of major artists of the 20th century, including Alighiero Boetti, Christo, Sol LeWitt, Annette Messager and Pablo Picasso, while devoting plentiful space to Swiss art, from Ferdinand Hodler to Fischli & Weiss by way of Jean Tinguely and Jean-Luc Manz.
As well as Henri Nestle, several of those who gave their names to well-loved Nestle brands were Swiss, like Cailler, Thomy and Maggi. Today, Switzerland remains Nestle's home and more than 11,000 people work for the company in the country. The global headquarters is there, along with major research and development facilities and twelve factories exporting quality Swiss products around the world.