Archive of all Nestlé articles – Page 7
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NewsCity News: Nestlé shares sink as shoppers baulk at continued higher prices
Shares in Nestlé sank on Thursday as the world’s biggest food group revealed lower-than-expected sales growth in the first nine months of 2023.
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NewsCity snapshot: Nestlé revenues decline as pressure remains on volumes
Revenues have fallen at Nestlé in the first nine months of 2023 as falling volumes and currency headwinds outweighed higher prices at the Swiss food giant. Plus, Deliveroo reports Q3 update, Science in Sport CEO steps down, McBride profitability jumps despite volatility, Pernod Ricard reports ‘soft’ Q1 and Gusbourn has record harvest.
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Analysis & FeaturesCan regenerative agriculture make business sense?
Fmcg giants are betting big on regenerative farming to boost sustainability and win over consumers. But the definition is vague. Will the concept hold up, or is it just fertile breeding ground for greenwashing?
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NewsNestle accused of ‘falling short’ on HFSS pledges
Nestlé aims to grow the sales of its more nutritious products by 50% by 2030 compared to 2022 sales under its ‘Good food, Good life’ banner
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NewsFarmers and co-ops commit to regenerative agriculture framework
Over 20 leading fmcg companies and farmer co-operatives have developed and tested the framework across their global supply chains
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NewsCarlsberg, Danone, Nestlé tap AI to predict NPD success
Cambri’s ambition is for its AI tool to achieve a 95% new product launch success rate
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Comment & OpinionGovernment’s ‘healthy sales’ reporting strategy a positive step, but it’s not all roses
Following a long series of rowbacks and u-turns on the obesity strategy, it comes as a refreshing change to see affirmative action from the government
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NewsNestlé to make low-carbon fertiliser from Kit Kat production waste
Nestlé announced a two-year trial to evaluate the fertiliser’s performance on crop production, soil health and greenhouse gas emission reduction
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NewsCity snapshot: Nestlé sells peanut allergy treatment brand Palforzia
Nestlé has announced this morning it has divested peanut allergy treatment business Palforzia to Swiss healthcare company Stallergenes Greer
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NewsLily’s Kitchen sales build at home and abroad following Nestlé takeover
Premium petfood player Lily’s Kitchen has continued to rapidly build sales following its April 2020 acquisition by Nestlé
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Analysis & FeaturesSeven meat alternative brands that couldn’t stand the heat
It’s been a tough couple of years for meat-free brands, and it’s all come to a head in the last few months
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Comment & OpinionKit Kat knight tackles technological trouble
Kit Kat has gone back in time in attempt to bring its famous ‘Have a break…’ slogan into the 21st century
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Comment & OpinionKit Kat cereal and Corona Tropical are brand extensions too far
It is safer for brands to operate within their core proposition and expand only where relevant into adjacent spaces, says Jeremy Garlick, partner at Insight Traction
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NewsCampaigners call for child-friendly packaging ban on sugary cereals and yoghurts
While there were restrictions in place to prevent the ‘irresponsible advertising’ of HFSS foods, there was ‘an evident loophole’ regarding product packaging, said Action on Sugar
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Comment & OpinionCan fmcg brands raise a glass to paper packaging?
There have been huge advances in paper packaging, but concerns remain about its recyclability and environmental impact
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NewsCity snapshot: Nestlé raises sales guidance on strong first half pricing
Nestlé has raised its full year sales outlook after better than expected price-driven growth in the first half of the year. Plus Britvic buys two bolt-on drinks brands and Ocado Solutions CEO steps down
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Analysis & FeaturesNespresso responds to its critics
Since announcing its certification in April 2022, Nestlé-owned Nespresso has found itself at the centre of the debate around B Corp. Here, Nespresso UK & Ireland sustainability manager Mary Child responds to some of the key criticisms levelled against the business
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Analysis & FeaturesHow Nespresso and Brewdog have brought B Corp to a crossroads
Ethical business accreditation scheme B Corp is set to change the way it assesses companies, a move that may help to ease concerns about the direction of the movement and heal a rift that has divided its members
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NewsNestlé develops cross-category sugar reduction technology
The tech uses an enzymatic process to reduce intrinsic sugar in ingredients such as malt, milk, and fruit juices by up to 30%
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KVI TrackerDogs and cats hit by cost-of-living as petfood prices soar
Prices of petfood are up by as much as 58% year on year in some instances, according to our KVI tracker