Nestlé to spin off water brands into a standalone business
Nestlé's water brands will be separated into a standalone business as of January 1, 2025, the company announced this morning.
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Nestlé streamlines operations amid soft demand
The food major downgrades its FY24 growth outlook again as it predicts consumer demand to remain soft.
Nespresso launches honey range: marking first ever innovation beyond coffee
Nespresso USA is launching Nespresso Bloom, its first range of honey products. What’s prompted the coffee giant to innovate outside of coffee?
From compostable capsules to iced brews: Coffee innovation helps drive growth at Nestlé
Nestlé has stepped up innovation across its business: with 15% more product launches across the first half of 2024 than the same period last year. And coffee innovations – such as Nescafé Ice Roast Coffee, Nescafé cold-concentrate and the Vertuo system –...
'On-the-go innovation': Nestle China’s latest oolong tea contains clinically studied mulberry leaf extract
Nestle China is expanding its range of products containing white mulberry leaf extract clinically shown to reduce postprandial blood sugar increase, with its latest launch a no-sugar Oolong tea.
‘Coffee meets tea’: Nescafe China touts dual beverage experience with upcycled cascara drink line
Nestle China has launched an upcycled cascara beverage line that offers consumers a dual ‘coffee meets tea’ drinking experience, tapping on the strong local demand for teas and rapid new product innovation.
Classy coffee: Nestle India taps growing local in-home coffee consumption trend to make premium Nespresso launch
Nestle India is banking on the rapid rise of in-home coffee consumption in the country to launch premium coffee brand Nespresso, aiming to reach supermarket shelves in the South Asian market by the end of this year.
Contamination of Nestlé bottled water sources? Food agency raises alarm in leaked report
Concerns over the ‘health quality’ of Nestlé bottled water brands Perrier, Vittel, and others, have been raised by France’s food agency, according to a leaked report.
Nestlé study explores NAD+ boosting ability of trigonelline
Dietary supplementation with trigonelline, a compound found in fenugreek seeds and coffee beans, may boost NAD+ levels, enhance muscle strength and prevent fatigue during aging, says a new study from Nestlé Research.
Nestlé in hot water over Perrier and Vittel processing methods
The largest bottled water company in the world is being accused of selling bottled tap water as mineral water and using illegal treatment methods to do so.
Nestlé invests $100m in Vietnam coffee factory
Nestlé Vietnam will use a $100m investment at its Tri An coffee factory to increase production capacity: helping the company meet growing local and international demand for brands such as Nescafé, Nescafé Dolce Gusto and Starbucks.
Concentrate-d cuppa: Nestle banks on convenience trend in Vietnam to launch new Nescafe products
Nestle Vietnam is banking on the rising demand for convenient beverage options in the country to drive the growth of its newest Nescafe format innovation, a ready-to-serve liquid concentrate.
Coffee conversion: Nescafe highlights soluble products’ ‘key role’ in recruiting APAC consumers
Nestle’s star coffee brand Nescafe believes that its keystone soluble coffee products continue to play a crucial role in recruiting and converting consumers in the Asia Pacific region to enter the wider category.
Nestlé survey shows 1 in 4 UK consumers don’t know where their coffee comes from
One in four UK coffee drinkers have ‘no idea’ where their coffee comes from; while one in 20 even believe it is farmed in the UK, according to a survey from Nestlé.
Nestlé invests £7 million into new hard-to-recycle plastics plant
Global food and beverage conglomerate Nestlé injects multi-million-pound investment into Impact Recycling’s pioneering facility to progress hard-to-recycle plastic management and create positive environmental change.
Beverage giants in hot water over plastic bottle recycling claims
Environmental and consumer rights organisations are taking legal action against Nestlé, Danone, and The Coca-Cola Company, over recyclable claims made about their plastic bottles. They have raised an external alert to both the European Commission and the...
Nestlé inaugurates Nescafé coffee manufacturing plant in South Africa
Nestlé South Africa has opened a new manufacturing plant for coffee mixes in Babelegi, Hammanskraal.
Nestlé enzyme tech cuts sugars intrinsically present in malt, milk and fruit juice
The enzymatic process reduces sugar without needing to add sweeteners or bulking agents to replace its volume.
Coffee resilience: Nestle says diverse ag strategies needed to tackle sustainability challenges in SEA
Nestle has stressed that a range of regenerative agricultural strategies will be crucial to tackle coffee production and sustainability challenges in South East Asia.
Coffee with respect: Nestle aims to maximise Malaysian sector potential via NESCAFE sustainability strategy
Nestle Malaysia has highlighted its ambitions to advance the domestic coffee sector by drilling down into local trends and improving crop yields via its NESCAFE Grown Respectfully sustainability strategy.
Nescafé launches its first soluble coffee designed for cold consumption
Nescafé is launching Ice Roast, the brand's first ever soluble coffee designed to be consumed with cold water or milk over ice.
Nestlé opts for fava and oat blend in new alt dairy drink
The company’s latest milk alternative combines two plant-based products to deliver higher nutrient levels.
Nestlé moves Nesquik into reusable steel packaging in Germany: ‘We want to use less virgin plastic; this is a concrete solution’
In Germany, food major Nestlé is testing the use of reusable stainless-steel containers, rented from start-up Circolution, for its Nesquik cocoa brand.
Nestlé’s budget-friendly innovation strategy: ‘We are faster now than many of the startups”
No longer a lumbering giant when it comes to R&D, Nestlé significantly increased its number of new product launches and number of patents in priority areas by simplifying its innovation process, fostering an entrepreneurial culture and collaborating with...
From biofuels to wind-powered ships: Nestlé explores low-carbon logistic options for bottled water brands
Nestlé will invest CHF100m ($107m) by 2030 in low-carbon logistics for its three international water brands: S. Pellegrino, Acqua Panna and Perrier.
Nestlé expands premium coffee options under Nescafe, Nespresso and Starbucks to win at in- and out-of-home
Already a dominant player in coffee with 22% of the nearly $108bn global retail market, Nestlé wants to capture additional share and drive growth in- and out-of-home in the coming years as consumption across both continues to rebalance post-pandemic with...
Nestlé aggressively pursues online sales, predicting a ‘rebound’ in e-commerce, rise of ‘channel-less commerce’
Undeterred by a slowdown in e-commerce over the past year compared to earlier in the pandemic, Nestlé remains committed to its goal of capturing 25% of sales online and becoming a “data-powered, fully digitized experience-brands company” by 2025,...
Nestlé updates 2022 growth outlook but warns of weaker consumer demand in Western Europe
Nestlé has warned of looming weaker consumer demand in Western Europe as it outlined its future growth plans to investors.
Introducing the ‘next generation’ of Nestlé’s Dolce Gusto coffee: ‘NEO represents the long-term future of our brand’
After five years in development, Nestlé has unveiled Nescafé Dolce Gusto NEO. The company says the new coffee system leverages proprietary ‘SmartBrew’ technology to deliver a first-of-its-kind multi-functional machine with an improved sustainability...
Nestlé to acquire Seattle’s Best Coffee from Starbucks
Nestlé will acquire the Seattle's Best Coffee brand from Starbucks; as the Swiss giant seeks to further develop its presence in the North American coffee category.
Nestlé moves smoothies beyond ‘niche channels’ with blender-free option for masses
Nestlé is expanding its toehold in the highly fragmented but fast-growing smoothie category with the launch of Outshine Smoothie Cubes, which it says will stand apart from the competition by offering added convenience in both format and distribution.
Inside Nescafé’s CHF1bn regenerative agriculture drive: 'The urgency to act is now'
By placing regenerative agriculture at the heart of coffee sourcing Nestlé hopes to support farmer livelihoods and reduce carbon emissions. We caught up with the Swiss group to find out more.
What makes Nescafé Gold ice cream ‘unique’? Real coffee beans and patented ‘soft coating’ tech
Nestlé is debuting its Nescafé Gold coffee brand in the ice cream category. The Swiss food giant is piloting a product that, it says, delivers a ‘unique ice-cream taste and eating experience’. We ask what makes Nescafé Gold Cappuccino Ice Cream stand out.
Nestlé opens $340m coffee factory in Mexico
Nestlé has opened a new Nescafé coffee factory in Veracruz: creating 1,200 new jobs and making Mexico the company’s main coffee producer globally.
Behind Buxton’s move to 100% rPET: ‘It hasn't been an easy journey and it hasn't happened overnight’
Nestlé-owned mineral water brand Buxton has delivered on its 2019 commitment to switch to recycled PET plastic (rPET) in the UK. We caught up with Hayley Lloyd House, Nestlé Waters UK Head of Corporate of Affairs and Sustainability, to find out how this...
Nestlé Health Science to buy majority stake in Orgain
Nestlé Health Science has agreed to purchase a majority stake in Orgain, a plant-based nutrition company, from its founder Dr Andrew Abraham and Butterfly Equity, who will continue to be minority share owners.
Nestlé says food prices to rise as inflation bites: ‘Expect to see pricing ramping up’
Nestlé says that it will push price increases through to offset ongoing inflationary pressures in 2022.
Nestlé R+D Accelerator inaugurated
Today, Nestlé officially inaugurated its largest R+D Accelerator, at the company's fundamental research center in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Always Coca-Cola: Coca-Cola tops soft drinks brand rankings
Coca-Cola remains the world’s most valuable soft drink brand, although Red Bull and Dr Pepper are the fastest growers, according to rankings from Brand Finance.
Nestlé brews strong coffee growth as COVID serves ‘improved’ category dynamics
Nestlé has seen double-digit growth in coffee, where its brands have been boosted by at-home consumption under global COVID lockdowns. As we emerge into the ‘new normal’, what’s the outlook for the category?
Nestlé and Starbucks to bring RTD coffee to Southeast Asia, Oceania and Latin America
Building on a global coffee alliance formed in 2018, Nestlé and Starbucks have announced a new collaboration to bring Starbucks RTD coffee drinks to select markets in Southeast Asia, Oceania and Latin America from 2022.
Indonesia’s RTD revolution: Nestle confident about growth opportunities on back of new factory
Nestle Indonesia has high hopes for the prospects of the growth of the ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages segment in the country, having recently broken grown on a new factory dedicated to beverage production.
Nespresso doubles down on effort to create ‘positive change’ with every cup of its coffee
After a ‘hectic’ year in which sales outpaced expectations, the premium coffee brand Nespresso is shifting its business strategy and operational focus to better highlight and accelerate its fundamental belief that carefully crafted, high-quality coffee...
‘World’s first’ enzymatically recycled bottles developed for PepsiCo, Suntory and Nestlé
In an industry first, food-grade PET plastic bottles produced entirely from enzymatically recycled plastic have been developed for brands Perrier, Orangina, and Pepsi Max.
How Nestlé Waters plans to deliver water positive impact from 2025
The bottled water division of Nestlé says that from 2025 onwards, it will help nature retain more water than its business uses in its operations. FoodNavigator finds out what this means in practice.
Last piece of the puzzle in place for NEXE Innovations to begin producing fully compostable Nespresso-compatible pod
NEXE Innovations Inc. has installed its proprietary equipment for the assembly of its fully-compostable Nespresso-compatible pods, and the assembly line has passed its site acceptance test (SAT) at NEXE's facility.
Nestlé acquires functional hydration brand Nuun
Nestlé will acquire Seattle brand Nuun, entering the fast-growing functional hydration market.
''We will pursue all legal options...' Nestlé Waters/ BlueTriton Brands ups ante in California spring water spat
Nestlé Waters North America -- now BlueTriton Brands -- has been issued a Cease & Desist order by California's State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) to cease 'unauthorized' water extractions from the San Bernardino National Forest, but says it...
Nespresso UK managing director on 2021 consumer trends
Guillaume Chesneau, managing director at Nespresso UK and ROI, has outlined key 2020 consumer trends and how these would influence food and drink production and sales growth in 2021.
Nestlé launches dairy free Milo in Asia
Nestlé said as consumers in Asia are including more dairy alternatives in their diet, it is launching plant-based versions of some of its brands in the region.