Nestlé is a global food and beverage company founded in 1867 that operates factories in 86 countries, employs over 328,000 people, and has various product lines including coffee, chocolate, bottled water, baby food, breakfast cereals, and snacks. The company aims to meet consumer needs by marketing high quality foods and uses a variety of marketing strategies including product development, pricing, promotion, and distribution to different countries while accounting for cultural differences. Nestlé also engages in various corporate social responsibility initiatives focused on areas like agriculture, water, and education.