9. The earliest Nestle logo was unveiled in 1868 by Henri Nestle, originating from the phrase “little nest”, the actual
meaning of his name in his native German language. It was supposed to be an artistic conceptualization of his
family crest.
The worm in the beak of the mother bird was removed from the Nestle logo in 1988. In addition, an extra fledgling
was also added to the corporate identity, reflecting the company’s efforts to to diversify its product line and target
new market opportunities.
The logo also signified the modern family with two children.
The current version of the Nestlé logo has been recently simplified, as an attempt to make it more contemporary
and coherent. While the tree tends to depict an oak, the birds symbolize thrushes