Brands owned by Nestlé
Nestlé is the largest food company in the world, with more than 2,000 brands including Nescafé, KitKat, Perrier, Purina and Gerber.
Vevey, Switzerland · Food, beverages, pet care
Official brand directoryThe Nestlé portfolio
| Brand | Owned since | Ethics score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Gourmet | 2016 | Not scored | Reference only |
| Gerber | 2007 | Not scored | Reference only |
| Häagen-Dazs | 1999 | Not scored | Reference only |
| KitKat | 1988 | Not scored | Reference only |
| Nescafé | 1938 | Not scored | Reference only |
| Nespresso | 1986 | Not scored | Reference only |
| Perrier | 1992 | Not scored | Reference only |
| Purina | 2001 | Not scored | Reference only |
| S.Pellegrino | 1997 | Not scored | Reference only |
| Sweet Earth | 2017 | Not scored | Reference only |
Nestlé's ethics record
Nestlé is one of the most boycotted companies on the planet. Long-running criticism covers infant-formula marketing, groundwater extraction, cocoa supply-chain child labour and plastic packaging volume. It also runs large Rainforest Alliance and Fairtrade sourcing programmes and reports a net-zero-by-2050 target.
Cross-check group-level issues on our controversy tracker.
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Brands owned by Nestlé — FAQs
What brands are owned by Nestlé?+
In our database Nestlé owns Garden Gourmet, Gerber, Häagen-Dazs, KitKat, Nescafé, Nespresso, Perrier, Purina, S.Pellegrino, Sweet Earth. Each links through to its ownership page and, where we hold one, an ethics verdict.
Does buying a Nestlé sub-brand support Nestlé?+
Yes. Revenue from a subsidiary flows up to the group, even when the sub-brand holds its own Leaping Bunny, B Corp or vegan certification.
Is Nestlé cruelty-free?+
Nestlé is one of the most boycotted companies on the planet. Long-running criticism covers infant-formula marketing, groundwater extraction, cocoa supply-chain child labour and plastic packaging volume. It also runs large Rainforest Alliance and Fairtrade sourcing programmes and reports a net-zero-by-2050 target.
How is this ownership list verified?+
Relationships come from company brand directories, annual reports and acquisition announcements, with the source linked on each brand's ownership page.