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KitKat responds to consumer demand for latest Lotus Biscoff variety
Nestlé is rolling out one of its most in-demand flavours for its KitKat Chunky brand, which is now combining with Lotus Biscoff for its latest launch, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Nestlé CEO Mark Schneider moves to offer reassurance to Ukraine-based employees
The CEO of Nestlé, Mark Schneider, has moved to offer reassurance of support for its employees in Ukraine amid ‘unspeakable human suffering’ from the ongoing conflict with Russia, as the business records a first quarter upturn, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Sustainability remains at the core of industry agendas
There is no doubting that sustainability has taken hold as the number one industry issue relating to our sector, as well as many other sectors besides, as major environmental topics presenting major long-term challenges.
Nestlé’s key Smarties line marks 85th birthday with special white chocolate series
Celebrating its 85th anniversary, the Smarties brand is marking its landmark milestone with a special white chocolate edition, hitting retail shelves from this month, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Cocoa Coalition adds support for EU deforestation legislation, but calls for intensification of proposals
The Cocoa Coalition of major confectionery companies including Mars, Mondelez, Nestlé, Hershey, Ferrero, Tony’s Chocolonely, alongside Fairtrade and Rainforest Alliance, has added its support for EU plans for deforestation legislation – but calls for it to be further intensified, reports Neill Barston.
Nestlé to suspend key lines including KitKat in Russia amid Ukraine conflict
Nestlé is set to suspend some of its biggest brands in Russia, including KitKat chocolate lines, amid pressure on major corporations to withdraw from the country amid its invasion of Ukraine, reports Neill Barston.
Ukraine president urges Nestlé to completely withdraw business activity in Russia
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has reportedly called on major Swiss companies including Nestlé to cease trading in Russia, following the country’s invasion of its Eastern European neighbour last month, writes Neill Barston.
Mars CEO Grant F Reid issues plea for peace in Ukraine with donations for humanitarian aid
The CEO of Mars, Grant F. Reid has issued a heartfelt plea for peace in Ukraine, donating $2 million in support of the nation in the wake of the invasion from Russia this week, writes Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Nestlé records annual group sales growth, with plant-based focus and upturn in confectionery markets
The CEO of Nestlé, Mark Schneider, has welcomed latest annual results, as group sales rose 3.3% to CHF 87.1 billion, with confectionery delivering strong performance from KitKat and an uplift for wider gifting categories, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Chocolate companies must intensify action, amid report claims of ‘near record’ deforestation in Ghana and Ivory Coast
Forests in key cocoa growing areas of Ghana and Ivory Coast are being lost at a rate equivalent of areas the size of major cities such as Madrid, Seoul or Chicago, according to claims made through latest satellite mapping research from the Mighty Earth organisation, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
Nestlé confirms 474 job losses at its Fawdon UK site, as production moves to alternate sites
Nestlé has confirmed its intended plans to close its Fawdon UK production site, with the loss of 474 jobs, moving operations to other British locations, as well as a limited amount to European sites, reports Neill Barston.
Nestlé unveils plans offering farmer payments tackling cocoa sector child labour
Nestlé has moved to enhance its programmes addressing child labour with an income accelerator scheme in Ghana and Ivory Coast offering incentivised payments to farmers and advancing best agricultural practices, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Nestlé set to release a feast of chocolate treats marking Easter
A key new series of releases has been unveiled by Nestlé including offerings from KitKat, Aero and Rowntree’s for Spring 2022, including launches from KitKat, Aero and Rowntree’s.
Nestlé celebrates travel retail KitKat series with Chinese livestream event
Nestlé International Travel Retail (NITR) has linked-up with Chinese duty free retailer Sunrise and the China Duty Free Group (CDFG), to showcase five of its core KitKat ranges, reports Neill Barston.