THE MOST
CRUEL COMPANY ON EARTH
An investigative dossier on decades of scandals, exploitation, and human rights violations disguised as food products.
Timeline of Devastation
The documented corporate history. Click on the records to expand the in-depth analysis of the impact and consequence of each event.
Marketing Questioned
The New Internationalist magazine exposes the aggressive promotion of breast milk substitutes in low-income countries.
Marketing Questioned
The New Internationalist magazine exposes the aggressive promotion of breast milk substitutes in low-income countries.
The 'Baby Killer' Report
The NGO War on Want publishes 'The Baby Killer', containing heavy accusations about the company's contribution to child malnutrition.
The 'Baby Killer' Report
The NGO War on Want publishes 'The Baby Killer', containing heavy accusations about the company's contribution to child malnutrition.
'Baby Killer' Trial
Swiss activists are sued after translating the report with the title 'Nestlé Kills Babies'.
'Baby Killer' Trial
Swiss activists are sued after translating the report with the title 'Nestlé Kills Babies'.
Use of 'Milk Nurses'
Allegations about the hiring of saleswomen dressed as healthcare professionals.
Use of 'Milk Nurses'
Allegations about the hiring of saleswomen dressed as healthcare professionals.
Deadly Free Samples
Unethical distribution of formula samples in maternity wards to induce dependence.
Deadly Free Samples
Unethical distribution of formula samples in maternity wards to induce dependence.
Lack of Clean Water
Formula promoted in regions that lacked clean water for safe preparation.
Lack of Clean Water
Formula promoted in regions that lacked clean water for safe preparation.
Excessive Dilution
The high cost forced poor families to over-dilute the formula to make it last longer.
Excessive Dilution
The high cost forced poor families to over-dilute the formula to make it last longer.
The First Great Boycott
Formula marketing becomes the target of a massive international boycott campaign.
The First Great Boycott
Formula marketing becomes the target of a massive international boycott campaign.
WHO Code
The World Health Assembly approves rules against abusive formula marketing.
WHO Code
The World Health Assembly approves rules against abusive formula marketing.
Return of the Boycott
A new boycott against the brand is launched upon revelation that the practices had not stopped.
Return of the Boycott
A new boycott against the brand is launched upon revelation that the practices had not stopped.
Water: Need, Not a Right
At the 2nd World Water Forum, the CEO suggests water should have a market value rather than being a public right.
Water: Need, Not a Right
At the 2nd World Water Forum, the CEO suggests water should have a market value rather than being a public right.
Slavery in Cocoa
Discovery of massive child slave labor in supplier farms in Ivory Coast.
Slavery in Cocoa
Discovery of massive child slave labor in supplier farms in Ivory Coast.
Ethiopian Famine Debt
The company sues Ethiopia for US$ 6 million amid a devastating famine crisis in the country.
Ethiopian Famine Debt
The company sues Ethiopia for US$ 6 million amid a devastating famine crisis in the country.
Chinese Milk Scandal
Milk powder adulterated with melamine causes massive poisoning and infant deaths.
Chinese Milk Scandal
Milk powder adulterated with melamine causes massive poisoning and infant deaths.
Aquifer Theft
Documentaries expose the predatory extraction of water from reserves facing severe droughts.
Aquifer Theft
Documentaries expose the predatory extraction of water from reserves facing severe droughts.
Thai Fishing Slavery
Slave labor identified in the corporation's seafood supply chain.
Thai Fishing Slavery
Slave labor identified in the corporation's seafood supply chain.
Russian-Ukrainian Conflict
Following the annexation of Crimea, operations continue in Russia sparking heavy boycotts.
Russian-Ukrainian Conflict
Following the annexation of Crimea, operations continue in Russia sparking heavy boycotts.
The Trail of Deforestation
Investigations expose massive illegal deforestation to supply cocoa and palm oil chains.
The Trail of Deforestation
Investigations expose massive illegal deforestation to supply cocoa and palm oil chains.
The Unhealthy Factor
The largest internal document leak of the century reveals the true nature of the corporate portfolio.
The Unhealthy Factor
The largest internal document leak of the century reveals the true nature of the corporate portfolio.
Global Footprint of Exploitation
Select a region to reveal reported incidents and infractions. The scope knows no continental boundaries.
Confidential Files
Infant Formula Marketing
Beyond the global crisis in the 70s, the company remained under scrutiny. In Pakistan, whistleblower Syed Aamir Raza exposed bribery of doctors in the 90s (inspiring the movie 'Tigers'). In Laos (2011), NGOs launched boycotts over the brand's refusal to translate labels and for incentivizing local doctors. In China, the company was investigated for bribing hospitals to steal medical records and push marketing on newborns. In 2024, Public Eye revealed that formula sold in low-income countries contains dangerously higher sugar amounts than those sold in Europe.
Confidential File
The truth about the corporation's global operations is often worse than fiction. Try to guess the facts.
What percentage of the company's conventional food and beverage portfolio was internally acknowledged as unhealthy in a leaked document (2021)?
What Can You Do?
Super-exploitation only continues as long as the boycott remains silent. Vote with your wallet and demand transparency from companies and lawmakers.
Conscious Boycott
Cut out the brand's non-essential products. Replace bottled waters, conventional chocolates, and industrialized pet food with ethical local alternatives.
Consume Locally
Support family farmers, neighborhood markets, and independent brands that have open fair trade certifications and cruelty-free seals.
Document Archive
Reference base comprising the complaints registered in the public encyclopedia and open documentation:
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