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Henri Nestlé
Henri Nestlé, born Henrich Nestle in 1814 was an immigrant from Germany. He completed a four-year apprenticeship with J. E. Stein, a pharmacist before he turned 20 in 1836 and by the end of 1839, he was authorized to perform chemical experiments, sell medicines and make up prescriptions. During this time, he changed his name to Henri in order to adapt to the new social conditions in French-speaking Vevey, Switzerland.
In 1843, Nestlé bought into one of the region's most progressive and versatile industries, the production of rapeseeds. He also began to manufacture and sell carbonated mineral water and lemonade, however gave up the mineral water production during the crisis years, 1845-47.
Nestlé married Anna Clémentine Thérèse Ehemant in 1860 and by 1866, he had produced a viable powdered milk product. In 1867, he developed a food for babies who were unable to breastfeed, saving the life of a neighbours' child with his combination of cow's milk, wheat flour and sugar. Soon after, Farine Lactée Henri Nestlé (Henri Nestlé's Milk Flour in French) was being sold in much of Europe.
In 1875, Nestlé sold his company to his business associates and lived with his family in Montreux and Gilon.
Henri Nestlé died from a heart attack in Gilon on 7th July 1890.
In 1843, Nestlé bought into one of the region's most progressive and versatile industries, the production of rapeseeds. He also began to manufacture and sell carbonated mineral water and lemonade, however gave up the mineral water production during the crisis years, 1845-47.
Nestlé married Anna Clémentine Thérèse Ehemant in 1860 and by 1866, he had produced a viable powdered milk product. In 1867, he developed a food for babies who were unable to breastfeed, saving the life of a neighbours' child with his combination of cow's milk, wheat flour and sugar. Soon after, Farine Lactée Henri Nestlé (Henri Nestlé's Milk Flour in French) was being sold in much of Europe.
In 1875, Nestlé sold his company to his business associates and lived with his family in Montreux and Gilon.
Henri Nestlé died from a heart attack in Gilon on 7th July 1890.
How He Started
It is unknown when Nestlé started working on the infant formula project, however he produced a viable powdered milk product in 1866.
Nestlé combined cow’s milk with sugar and grain to produce a substitute for breast milk. Scientist in human nutrition and also Nestlé's friend, Jean Balthasar Schnetzier relised the starch and acid in wheat flour was difficult for babies to digest so they removed it.
In 1905, the Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Company merged with Nestlé after a couple of decades as fierce competitors to form the Nestlé and Anglo-Swiss Milk Company. By 1918, Nestlé purchased several existing factories in the United States and by war's end had 40 factories worldwide.
Nestlé combined cow’s milk with sugar and grain to produce a substitute for breast milk. Scientist in human nutrition and also Nestlé's friend, Jean Balthasar Schnetzier relised the starch and acid in wheat flour was difficult for babies to digest so they removed it.
In 1905, the Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Company merged with Nestlé after a couple of decades as fierce competitors to form the Nestlé and Anglo-Swiss Milk Company. By 1918, Nestlé purchased several existing factories in the United States and by war's end had 40 factories worldwide.
Reasons for Starting His Business
Henri's interest in the development of baby formula is known to have been spurred by several factors. Although he and his wife were childless, they knew of the high death rate amongst infants during that time.
Fresh milk was also not always available in large towns and women in higher society were beginning to view breast feeding as an unfashionable option, therefore resulting in no other option than to develop a baby formula.
Fresh milk was also not always available in large towns and women in higher society were beginning to view breast feeding as an unfashionable option, therefore resulting in no other option than to develop a baby formula.
Visions and EthicsEver since Nestlé invented Farine Lactée, innovation has been at the heart of the comany as well as the dedication to enhance people's lives.
Each day, Nestlé strive to make their products tastier and healthier, helping consumers care for themselves and their families. "Behind every one of Nestlé’s products there is a team of scientists, engineers, nutritionists, designers, regulatory specialists and consumer care representatives dedicated to earn our consumers’ trust with safe products of the highest quality: at Nestlé, safety and quality are non-negotiable." - Werner Bauer, Chief Technology Officer, Nestlé S.A |
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