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Nestlé to pilot weather insurance programme for Indonesian coffee farms
Nestlé announced that it is piloting a weather insurance programme, with climate insurance specialist, Blue Marble, in Indonesia for more than 800 smallholder coffee farmers that supply coffee to its brand, Nescafé.
Nestlé and Starbucks celebrate five years of their Global Coffee Alliance
The alliance combines the strength and affinity of the Starbucks brand and the company’s coffee expertise with Nestlé’s proprietary coffee platforms, manufacturing know-how and market reach.
High tech is key to reducing coffee roasting’s carbon footprint
A key step in coffee roasters striving to become more sustainable is utilising more sustainable roasting machines, and the manufacturers are meeting this demand by providing roasting machines with cutting-edge technology. By Vladislav Vorotnikov.
Nestlé publishes its annual sustainability report
Its 2022 Annual Report alongside its Creating Shared Value and Sustainability (CSV) Report highlight that Nestlé’s results were resilient in a year defined by many challenges.
Nescafé Plan 2030 Progress Report published
Nescafé has published its first Nescafé Plan 2030 Progress Report (pdf, 12Mb), conducted in partnership with the Rainforest Alliance, from 2018 to 2022.
Nestlé to host dairy-alternatives webinar
Nestlé is hosting a webinar for coffee professionals to better understand plant-based dairy alternatives as more people opt for a plant-based alternative in their morning latte.
Anna Manz takes up the mantle as Nestlé CFO from François-Xavier Roger
François-Xavier Roger, executive vice president and chief financial officer, has decided to step down, with Anna Manz, joining Nestlé as CFO as soon as she is released from London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG).
Nestlé’s head of operations retires and successor is appointed
Magdi Batato, executive vice president and head of operations, will retire in early 2024, with Stephanie Pullings Hart returning to the company to assume the role by 1 January 2024.
Nestlé inaugurates agricultural sciences institute
Nestlé has inaugurated the Institute of Agricultural Sciences to help advance sustainable food systems by delivering science-based solutions in agriculture.
Nestlé announces a new partnership with UNESCO to invest in youth potential ‘Because Youth Matter’
Nestlé and UNESCO have announced a new partnership to provide young people with the resources and the skills they need to develop and carry forward innovative solutions to achieve positive social impact in their communities.
Rewriting the carbon story
As awareness continues to grow about the importance of reducing carbon emission, one solution minimising carbon footprints and mitigating the risk of climate change is regenerative agriculture.
Nestlé to acquire Seattle’s Best Coffee from Starbucks
Nestlé bolsters North American coffee business with acquisition of Seattle’s Best Coffee, which also further strengthens its Global Coffee Alliance with Starbucks.
Nestlé launches Nescafé Plan 2030
The sustainability plan aims to drive regenerative agriculture, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve farmers’ livelihoods.
Eight leading coffee companies grow their sustainable coffee purchases
Global Coffee Platform’s new report shows growth in sustainable coffee purchases of eight of the sector’s leading roasters and retailers.