Nestle is a Swiss multinational food company. It was founded in 1880 and is one of the world’s largest food companies. It is currently valued at $16 billion USD. In 2017, it had revenues of $16.9 billion and employed around 66,500 people worldwide.
Nestle is best known for its Quattro chocolate bars and Kit-Kat chocolat bars. Its other well-known brands include Nesquik, Ovaltine, and Horlick’s Malted Milk.
The company’s previous CEO was Peter Bracker. He stepped down in July 2015.
Global Food Market
Around the world, people are eating more processed food and drinking less milk. This is because of the increasing popularity of fast food and coffee shops, as well as the growth of the middle class in emerging economies.
The global food industry is currently worth around $125 billion USD, and it is expected to grow to $150 billion in the next few years.
Nestle’s share of this market is significant – in 2016 it was the fourth-largest food company in the world by revenue. It is also the third-largest chocolate maker and the largest producer of instant noodles and hot dogs. It’s not just about making money, however. The company is also focusing on improving health through better nutrition and less waste.
Why Online Marketing?
Nowadays, consumers have more access to brands and companies than ever before. It used to be the case that people would only learn about products through advertising on television or in magazines. Nowadays, they can learn about products through commercials, social media, and online directories.
Because of this, marketing spenders should consider using various channels to reach consumers. While TV advertising still has its place, particularly in emerging markets, online marketing is becoming more important.
According to HubSpot Blogs’ research, 82% of the world’s biggest brands are now utilizing online marketing. Additionally, around 66% of global marketers said that they would use social media to grow their business, and 56% would use content marketing (such as blog posts or webinars) to attract potential customers.
In light of this, food manufacturers should certainly consider investing in social media marketing, content marketing, and e-commerce websites. But they should not neglect their TV advertising either. People in emerging markets are much more likely to use television as their main source of information.
What will the future of food marketing look like?
With the increasing prevalence of COVID-19, people are becoming more vigilant about food safety and are choosing to buy only food that they know is safe and fresh. As a result, manufacturers will need to improve the way they market their products to ensure that they stand out in an increasingly competitive environment.
But with increased competition comes more choice for consumers, which means that it is up to brands to provide value and ensure that they stand out from the crowd.
To do this, they will need to find ways to provide additional value to customers through innovative marketing strategies that stand out from the crowd.