![]() ![]() In 1882 Anglo-Swiss moves into the US, but the death of founder George Page slows down plans. Both firms expand sales and production abroad. They are now selling rival versions of the other's original products: condensed milk and infant cereal. 1878įierce competition develops between Nestlé and Anglo-Swiss. They employ chemists and skilled workers to help expand production and sales. Henri Nestlé, now in his 60s, sells his company and factory in Vevey to three local businessmen. Around this time he starts using the iconic 'nest' logo. Combining cow's milk, wheat flour and sugar, the product is designed for infants who can't be breastfed, to tackle high mortality rates. Nestlé's founder, German-born pharmacist Henri Nestlé, launches his 'farine lactée' ('flour with milk') in Vevey, Switzerland. It's marketed as a safe, long-life alternative to fresh milk. They sell the milk under the Milkmaid brand. Using the abundant supplies of fresh milk in Switzerland, they start Europe's first production facility for condensed milk. US brothers Charles and George Page establish the Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Company.
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