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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.
Nestlé invests $340million in new Nescafé coffee factory in Mexico
The plant will create 1,200 new jobs in the region and makes Mexico Nestlé’s main coffee producer globally.
Nescafé Gold ice cream breaks new ground
The ice cream breaks new ground by using real coffee in both the coating and the ice cream core, as opposed to coffee flavors.
Minimising the environmental footprint of packaging
Nerida Kelton, vice president, sustainability and save food at the World Packaging Organisation, discusses the use of Reusable & Refillable Programmes as strong possibilities to help brands minimise their environmental footprints.
Blue Bottle Coffee commits to carbon neutrality by 2024
The Nestlé brand’s goal extends to the entire brand, in the United States and Asia, and from coffee and ingredient sourcing to guest-use and end-of-life greenhouse gas emissions for product and packaging.
Nestlé inaugurates R&D Accelerator in Switzerland
The R+D Accelerator provides a unique platform for startups, students and Nestlé entrepreneurs to bring highly differentiated innovations to the market fast, including within the coffee sector.
Demetria launches AI-based agtech solution to boost growth of high value coffee
Demetria, the first AI-powered taste and quality intelligence SaaS startup for the coffee supply chain, has unveiled a working application that identifies the successful reproduction of high value coffee seedlings.
Nestlé and Starbucks to bring RTD coffee beverages to Southeast Asia, Oceania & Latin America
The two companies plan to offer popular Starbucks Ready-to-Drink coffee beverages to reach consumers across the regions.