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1. In which European country did Nestlé originate?
2. Which of these was a trademark of the giant Nestlé company?
3. In 1875, Nestlé was the first company in the world to produce milk chocolate.
4. Products involving milk were a staple part of the early history of the Nestlé company. In a departure from its normal products, which of these world leaders did it start manufacturing in the 1930s?
5. Throughout its history, the Nestlé company continually diversified. Which of these British canned goods manufacturers did it acquire in 1960?
6. Sweet smell of success: after dominating world food markets for many years, in the 1970s Nestlé diversified once again when it acquired a controlling interest in a cosmetics company. Which of these was it? (You're worth an additional 15 points if you get this right).
7. Despite its massive growth, the Nestlé company was hit by a major controversy in the 1970s. Which of these sparked a campaign that called for a worldwide boycott of Nestlé products?
8. For many years Nestlé produced chocolate and other confectionery, but was not a market leader until 1988 when it bought the British company that produced Kit Kat, then the world's best-selling chocolate bar. Which company was that?
9. In 2011, the giant food company Nestlé added a new product to its vast American range. Which of these was it?
10. For many years, one of the leading confectionery products of the giant Nestlé company was the "Milky Bar". In what guise was the 'Milky Bar Kid' portrayed in many memorable UK television advertisements?
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