Archive of all Nestlé articles
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Analysis & Features
How can new Nestlé chief Laurent Freixe get the company back on track?
Freixe has announced sweeping operational changes, and is planning to set more ‘realistic’ targets as consumers around the world turn towards value-driven alternatives to brands
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News
Health app Zoe partners with Mindful Chef on gut-friendly recipe range
The six recipes have been created and approved by Zoe’s co-founder Professor Tim Spector, and will feature on the Mindful Chef website from 3-16 November
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News
City snapshot: Nestlé downgrades growth forecasts on weak shopper demand
Nestlé has lowered its growth expectations for the year after a disappointing third quarter as the world’s biggest food company struggled with soft consumer demand. Plus, Tate & Lyle shares boom on takeover speculation, and Deliveroo and Pernod Ricard report quarterly results
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News
Nestlé trials paper Quality Street tubs in Tesco ahead of Christmas
The tub, which is decorated with gold foil, is suitable for kerbside recycling
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News
Nestlé invests £150m into Purina petcare factory in Wisbech
Upgrades are planned for completion in early 2025
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News
Top food manufacturers urged to address ‘staggering’ carbon emissions
The UK’s leading manufacturers were found to emit more carbon emissions globally than the entire aviation industry
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Category Report
How cocoa is going green
Chocolate brands are facing increased scrutiny over their eco-credentials. How prepared are big brands? And what lies ahead?
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Comment & Opinion
Kit Kat helps modern office worker break free
Kit Kat and the concept of the ‘break’ are now so synonymous, the brand can afford to play with the concept
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News
Nestlé appoints new CEO in surprise departure for Mark Schneider
Schneider has stepped down as head of the world’s biggest food company in a surprise move, to be replaced by group veteran Laurent Freixe
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News
City snapshot: Consumer confidence in the economy falls for first time in six months
Confidence in the UK economy has dipped even as consumers feel better about their personal finances, according to a closely watched survey. Plus, Nestlé CEO Mark Schneider steps down in surprise move
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News
Nestlé hires new directors for the UK & Ireland
Nestlé has appointed a new corporate affairs & sustainability director and head of finance for the UK and Ireland
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News
City News: Unilever shares soar as turnaround picks up pace
Investors ignored missed sales forecast at Unilever in favour of big beats to margin improvement targets to send shares at the Hellmann’s and Magnum supplier soaring to the top of the FTSE 100 on Thursday
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News
City snapshot: Unilever misses Q2 sales targets but makes profitability progress
Unilever has missed growth expectations in its second quarter as prices softened and CEO Hein Schumacher continued with a turnaround plan. Plus, half-year results from Nestlé and British American Tobacco, a full-year trading update from Virgin Wines and a Q1 update from Tate & Lyle
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News
Nestlé resurrects Caramac for a limited run after axing it last year
Nestlé halted production of Caramac in November, following a ‘steady decline in sales’
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News
Nestlé develops ‘climate change resistant’ arabica coffee variety
The new variety has been selected for its resistance to coffee leaf rust
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Profiles
My food & drink job: Eleanor Langford, production scheduler, Nestlé
Eleanor blends sustainability and efficiency at her role in Nestlé’s coffee manufacturing
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News
Nescafé adds ‘indulgent’ Kit Kat-flavoured Dolce Gusto hot chocolate pods
The pods are made using sustainably sourced cocoa
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News
Spar secures another symbol group exclusive with Kit Kat Chunky Crunchy Double Choc
From 27 June, the limited-edition bar will be available in Spar stores across the UK
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News
Nesquik in recipe u-turn after shoppers complain of unappealing ‘sludge’
The brand swapped out maltodextrin for rice flavour, but the move has been unpopular with shoppers
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Analysis & Features
How manufactured food and drink can be healthier – the experts wade in
Amid delays to HFSS restrictions and growing concerns around ultra-processed foods, campaigners are calling on food manufacturers and retailers to set a precedent for public health