Nestle SA

Nestls first sales agents in India began work in Chennai and Kolkata in 1912. Today, the company directly employs 6,000 people in India and more than half a million indirectly.

2011 has been an exciting and transformational year in the consumer goods industry. Here, we revisit a handful of the biggest news stories from Walmart's decision to finally share POS data to Kraft Foods big split which will undoubtedly have a continuing impact on the state of the industry.

Besides her financial background, Wan Ling Martello has extensive insight of the consumer and branded goods category.

Nestl marked another milestone in its commitment to environmental sustainability by achieving zero waste to landfill at its Kit Kat and Aero confectionery factory in the United Kingdom.

Nestl intends to acquire 60 percent of Hsu Fu Chi whilst the Hsu family will own the remaining 40 percent.

As we enter the second half of 2011, the editors of CGT always like to take stock of the stories that were of the most interest to our readers. Here is a look back at the top 10 headlines on Consumergoods.com this year.

Morrison will succeed Douglas R. Conant, who will step down as President and CEO on July 31, 2011, after more than a decade in that role.