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Led by former Nestlé executive Jean-Paul Gaillard, who was CEO between 1989 and 1997, the privately held company is taking a more belligerent stance against Nestle's dominance.

Nespresso Rival Wins in Court John Revill 2011

Since it was launched in 1986, Nespresso has become the fastest growing of Nestle's so-called billionaire brands, which each have sales of more than a billion Swiss frances.

Nespresso Rival Wins in Court John Revill 2011

Nestle's plant wouldn't directly affect anyone's water supply.

Getting to third base with our pristine Columbia Gorge (Jack Bog's Blog) 2009

Trading on 14 times 2012 forecast earnings, Nestle's valuation looks fair given forecasts of 7% earnings growth again this year.

Nestl Ren 2011

For example, have you considered the possibility that Nestle's interest in Cascade Locks may be a response to problems Nestle encountered in locations where water really is a scarce resource?

Getting to third base with our pristine Columbia Gorge (Jack Bog's Blog) 2009

Bits in there about Nestle's (and other water-raiders ') ruthless rapaciousness and local communities' successful (and unsuccessful) efforts to preserve their precious irreplaceable clean drinking water from being looted, among other pearls of wisdom.

Getting to third base with our pristine Columbia Gorge (Jack Bog's Blog) 2009

For example, have you considered the possibility that Nestle's interest in Cascade Locks may be a response to problems Nestle encountered in locations where water really is a scarce resource?

Getting to third base with our pristine Columbia Gorge (Jack Bog's Blog) 2009

Nestle's plant wouldn't directly affect anyone's water supply.

Getting to third base with our pristine Columbia Gorge (Jack Bog's Blog) 2009

"Nestle's MO is to target small, struggling communities that have lost their resource base and make them a deal it appears they can't refuse," said Richard McIntyre, a consultant to Nestle opponents in McCloud and Chaffee County, Colorado.

Getting to third base with our pristine Columbia Gorge (Jack Bog's Blog) 2009

"Right now, oil and minerals are a better place to be, but in terms of putting together the portfolio, part of Nestle's role is as the stable food company," says Mr. Moffett.

Buy and Hold and Hold... Chris Gay 2011