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Nestlé S.A. is a global food and beverage company headquartered in Vevey, Switzerland. It operates in various segments including powdered and liquid beverages, nutrition and health science, milk products and ice cream, prepared dishes and cooking aids, and confectionery. The company’s extensive product portfolio features well-known brands such as Nescafé, KitKat, and Gerber. Established in 1866, Nestlé has expanded its footprint globally, serving markets across Asia, Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Its strategic focus on innovation, sustainability, and nutrition positions it strongly in the fast-moving consumer goods industry.

Founded in 1983, Costco Wholesale now operates a global chain of membership-based warehouse clubs, delivering high-quality goods and services at consistently low prices. As of its most recent fiscal year, Costco operated approximately 940 warehouses, serving more than 84 million members across its three geographic segments: Costco US (approximately 73% of total revenue), Costco Canada (13%), and Costco International (14%).Costco's core value proposition—quality products at unbeatable prices—has yielded consistently strong member renewal rates (92% in the US and Canada and nearly 90% internationally). About 55% of Costco's fiscal 2025 revenue came from its grocery offerings, and another 25% from general merchandise.