This improvement was supported by structural cost reductions, operational efficiencies and product mix. As part of these commitments and to increase transparency, Nestlé will continue to outline further initiatives and provide regular progress updates. Europe saw slightly negative sales development, impacted by the United Kingdom and Germany.Innovation is at the heart of Nestlé. Marketing and commercial investments increased to support innovation and brand building.Nestlé Health Science grew at a high single-digit rate, supported by strong growth in Medical Nutrition and Atrium products in Consumer Care. Emerging markets posted mid single-digit growth.The Zone's underlying trading operating profit margin increased by 20 basis points.
A question about Nestlé’s brands, policies, or products? We believe that our company will be successful in the long term by creating value for both our shareholders and for society.Come here for news, press releases, statements and other multi-media content about Nestlé.Enhancing quality of life and contributing to a healthier futureLearn about Nestlé’s brands and what we’re doing to make our products tastier and healthier.Overall, the international premium brands posted high single-digit growth, supported by a strong pipeline of innovations.Emerging markets accelerated to high single-digit growth.
Nestlé stands for Good food, Good life. This was the result of broad based improvements across all businesses.The Zone's underlying trading operating profit margin increased by 10 basis points. The underlying tax rate declined by 220 basis points to 21.6%, mainly due to the evolution of the geographic and business mix.Learn about our strategy, sales and results or download our investor seminar presentations.Whether you have years of work experience or you just graduated, there’s a job opportunity for you at Nestlé. Marketing investments increased to support innovation and brand building.Nestlé's commitment is to make 100% of its packaging recyclable or reusable by 2025. Find out about our unique R&D capabilities and long track record of innovation.In October 2019, Nestlé announced the integration of its Waters business into the Group's three geographical Zones, effective January 1, 2020. Full-year guidance for 2019 confirmed, with continued improvement in organic sales growth and underlying trading operating profit margin towards our 2020 targets. They contribute to the company’s goal to achieve zero net greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Gain insight into how innovation and digitalization are helping to drive the now and next of Nestlé's development. With headquarters in Switzerland, Nestlé has offices, factories and research and development centres worldwide. The net dividend will be payable as from April 29, 2020.Nestlé Waters is managed and reported as part of the Group's three geographical Zones since January 1, 2020.Nestlé touches the lives of billions of people every day: the farmers who grow our ingredients, our consumers, and the communities where we live and work.Come here for news, press releases, statements and other multi-media content about Nestlé.Enhancing quality of life and contributing to a healthier futureLearn about Nestlé’s brands and what we’re doing to make our products tastier and healthier.The Group reported tax rate decreased by 550 basis points to 21.0% due to exceptional items including the sale of Nestlé Skin Health. Your answers can be found here.Nestlé touches the lives of billions of people every day: the farmers who grow our ingredients, our consumers, and the communities where we live and work.Creating Shared Value is fundamental to how we do business at Nestlé. During 2018, CHF 13.9 billion were returned to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks. Consumer-facing marketing expenses increased by 3.4% in constant currency.Innovation is at the heart of Nestlé. Structural cost reductions, pricing and favorable mix offset cost increases from commodity inflation. Share Buyback Program. A series of expensive new launches failed to find an audience among consumers, while existing brands were eroded by an undisciplined strategy of launching spin-off products.
Nestlé is the world's leading Nutrition, Health and Wellness company. Pricing and structural cost reductions more than offset cost increases from commodity inflation and one-off Direct-Store-Delivery transition costs.