I haven't read the entire thread, but wanted to add:

I heard recently that Nestle had invited some Mummy (Mommy) Bloggers in the US for an all-expenses paid junket to try and convert them to the wonders of Nestle. If you aren't aware, there are some Moms (and Mums) who blog on everything that's important to them - and some of these ladies have become quite influential, have lots of followers, and even make a living from the sponsorship of their blogs. Well, Nestle wanted in on their power - they believed that by treating these women to a posh holiday, loading them up with free samples and "product information" (read: propaganda) that the women would return home and blog nice positive things about Nestle, essentially giving them free advertising.

Too bad for them - the women backlashed. They attended the junket, listened to what they were told, returned home and blogged the truth - that they weren't to be bought, and that Nestle had insulted them to think that they could buy their favour. They may also have used the opportunity to blog what they really thought of Nestle products.

So, for me, another reason to consider not buying Nestle - they are arrogant, self-serving, and to me, have very little respect for consumers. They don't care what the world thinks of them, and I think they'll continue to do nasty things to communities and the environment because they can. Hopefully enough boycotts will get the message across one day.