Historical timeline

1866 Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Co 1947 coffee introduced in 1989 Allen Lifesavers (Aust) founded in Switzerland. Australia. – increased stake from 50 to 100%. 1867 Henri Nestlé developed Farine 1951 soups launched in Pet food business of Arnott Harper Lactée, the fi rst infant food. Australia. acquired. 1885 NESTLÉ trademark registered in 1955 Gympie, Queensland factory 1991 Equity participation in Maganlal New Zealand. opened. Jiwa Ltd led to acquisition of Ba factory, in Fiji; partnership with Chedlait 1904 Nestlé added chocolate to its 1960 Crosse & Blackwell (British S.A. in Noumea established. product range when Peter and Kohler culinary products company) acquired Swiss General Chocolate Company (Pakenham Factory VIC). 1992 Nanda () business purchased. Sold in 1999. produced milk chocolate under the 1961 Cambria Park Factory, Auckland, NESTLÉ trademark. commenced production. 1992 Animal Health Food Company (TUX brand) purchased in New Zealand. 1905 Nestlé and Anglo-Swiss 1962 Acquired 80% of Frisco - Findus Condensed Milk Co merged. (by 1974, 100% acquired). Sale of the 1992 NPI acquired Noumea-based 1908 First Australian branch opened. FINDUS brand and part of the frozen chocolate producer, Chocody. 1911 Dennington Condensed Milk food business in Europe took place in 1995 Nestlé New Caledonia factory built (largest in the world during 1999. established. the war). 1971 Merger with Ursina-Frank (makers 1995 Regina confectionery factory in 1918 Abbotsford Chocolate factory of Tongala brand products in Australia). Oamaru, New Zealand, purchased. built, Sydney. 1974 Minority interest in L’Oreal Closed in 2001. 1919 Nestlé took control of the Peter, (cosmetics) acquired. 1996 Nestlé Polynesia S.A.S. trading , Kohler Company in Australia. 1977 Acquired Alcon (ophthalmologic company formed in Tahiti. 1920 Laboratories opened in Sydney. products). 1997 Nestlé Trading Fiji Ltd formed. 1921 Australasian Branch incorporated 1980 Nestlé Pacifi c Islands (NPI) set 1999 Nestlé Oceania region formed. locally. Bacchus Marsh Company up as a separate business. 2001 NPI made major extensions acquired with factories at Smithtown 1983 Purchased PAPA GIUSEPPI’S in at Lae, PNG and Ba, Fiji factories. NSW and Maffra VIC, producing Australia. Decommissioned Lami factory. LACTOGEN and Malted Milk Powder. 1984 First production facility in Pacifi c 2002 Nestlé Australia acquired CDS 1929 Sarotti & the Peter, Cailler, Kohler Islands, Fine Foods Fiji Ltd (Lami) - joint Gourmet Foods (made-to-order, value- Chocolats Suisses S.A. merged with venture with CJ Patel. added fresh and frozen meals and Nestlé. This marked the Group’s entry 1985 business purchased meat components). into the chocolate and confectionery (milk products, culinary products, entry 2002 Nestlé UK acquired SKI yogurt business in Europe. of the Group into the pet food business brand (includes rights to SKI brand in 1929 Nestlé confectionery factory under the brand ). Australia although current licence to opened in Parnell, Auckland. Closed in 1986 Andronicus coffee business use the brand for yogurt products is 1988. purchased in Australia. held by Dairy Farmers). 1934 powder developed at 1986 Heards confectionery business 2003 Nestlé Switzerland acquired the Abbotsford, Sydney. in New Zealand purchased; included MOVENPICK ice cream brand on a 1937 SUNSHINE milk powder launched Waiuku factory which was closed in worldwide basis. This includes Australia in Australia. 2003. and New Zealand although the rights to the brand in New Zealand have been 1938 NESCAFÉ instant coffee invented. 1987 NPI opened factory at Lae,PNG. licensed to Chateau Crème until end 1947 The Maggi Company merged 1988 Buitoni- purchased by 2005. with Nestlé. Company name became Nestlé. (Italian Cuisine: BUITONI; 2004 Nestlé Australia acquired Nestlé Alimentana SA. This marked the chocolate: PERUGINA), Rowntree Chalet Patisserie (gourmet cake Group’s entry into the culinary products (chocolate and confectionery business) manufacturer). business. purchased.