Sales Pick Up at Nestle as U.S. Performance Improves

Being the leader in a key global industry isn't as easy as it might seem. Nestle (NASDAQOTH: NSRGY)has a strong grip over much of the world's food industry, but its size has made it difficult for Nestle to sustain growthat the levels investors would prefer to see. Moreover, as those who buy its products change their minds about what types of food they want to eat, the Swiss giant must follow suit with food products that appeal to shifting tastes among its customers.