A standout performer for the year was Nespresso, which maintained mid-single-digit growth, with “very strong momentum” in North America. Nestle has reported a 2.1% increase in sales 2018 , driven by the strong performance of its baby formula products, as well as the company's growth in the China and US . In particular, innovations in baby formula, coffee and culinary helped China sales grow from 2017 . Nestle 's operating profit rose by 2.1% in 2018 to CHF13.8bn ($ 13.6bn ).
Nestle has reported a 2.1% increase in sales 2018 , driven by the strong performance of its baby formula products, as well as the company's growth in the China and US . In particular, innovations in baby formula, coffee and culinary helped China sales grow from 2017 . Nestle 's operating profit rose by 2.1% in 2018 to CHF13.8bn ($ 13.6bn ).