Nestle's plans for 2017 and beyond under new CEO Mark Schneider - 5 things to learn.

The article offers information on the financial performance of the Swiss food company Nestle SA for 2016. The company reported net earnings of $8.47 billion, lower than the earnings in 2015, pointing to one-time expenses which include a deferred tax charge. According to chief executive officer (CEO) Mark Schneider, the 2016 organic growth was at the high end of the industry, but at the expectation's lower end.