A Commpro News Update

Nestlé, the company known for its products such as Butterfinger, Nescafé, and Gerber, will be celebrating their 150th anniversary this week.

The world's largest food company was founded in 1866 by Henri Nestlé who partnered with chocolatier Daniel Peter and released the first milk chocolate bar in 1875. Today, the company manufacturers more than 2,000 brands, sold in 189 countries.

In 1937, researchers in Nestlé's Swiss laboratories created the first instant coffee, Nescafé, which was very popular amongst U.S. consumers. Nestlé chocolate and Nescafé instant coffee fueled American soldiers during World War II and astronauts who traveled to the moon during the 1960s.

Other Nestlé iconic brands include Nestlé Toll House, Hot Pockets, SweeTarts, Lean Cuisine, Perrier, Nesquik, Nespresso and Fancy Feast, reaching 97% of US households.

Since 2006, Nestle has been working to reduce sugar, sodium and saturated fats from their products, helping consumers maintain a healthier lifestyle.

On August 4, Nestlé in the U.S. will host a single day of organized community service. In honor of the 120 hometowns in 47 states where Nestlé operates the company will bring its longstanding commitment to "Good Food, Good Life" to more than 150 different community events nationwide.

#Nestlé150for150 unites more than 6,000 employees with dozens of nonprofit organizations for a day dedicated to service. The celebration comes a week before the Aug. 10 birthday of founder Henri Nestlé who was born Aug. 10, 1814 and died July 7, 1890.