Nestle Research and Development expenses
Research and Development expenses of Nestle 2005-2021
Amounts are in million CHF (Swiss Franc).
| Year | R&D expenses (CHF millions) |
| 2021 | 1,670 |
| 2020 | 1,576 |
| 2019 | 1,672 |
| 2018 | 1,687 |
| 2017 | 1,739 |
| 2016 | 1,736 |
| 2015 | 1,678 |
| 2014 | 1,628 |
| 2013 | 1,503 |
| 2012 | 1,413 |
| 2011 | 1,423 |
2010 | 1,881 |
2009 | 2,021 |
2008 | 1,977 |
2007 | 1,875 |
2006 | 1,734 |
2005 | 1,499 |
Nestle spent 1.67 billion Swiss franc (CHF) on research and development in 2021 compared to 1.6 billion in 2020.
Research and development expenses of Nestle decreased to CHF 1,687 million in 2018 from CHF 1,739 millin in 2017.
Nestle is a leading multinational food and beverages company with a diverse product portfolio. The company is headquartered in Vevey, switzerland and employs around 308,000. Nestle is a global company with sales and distribution across 190 countries. It sells products including powdered and liquid beverages, milk products and icecream, nutrition for pets as well as prepared dishes, confectionary and bottled waters.
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