Nestlé
Nestlé has joined the Frontier Firm AI Initiative by Harvard’s Digital Data Design Institute and Microsoft, positioning itself among leading global companies shaping the future of AI-driven business. With artificial intelligence already integrated across its operations, Nestlé continues to accelerate digital transformation, from factory automation to consumer engagement. This collaboration...
Nestlé strengthened its growth momentum in the third quarter of 2025, despite a challenging environment. Confectionery and coffee proved to be particularly stable drivers. At the same time, the company is pushing ahead with strategic adjustments and expanding investments in high-margin areas. This overview of the current quarterly figures shows how the individual regions contributed to the...
Nestlé is reorganizing its top management: Philipp Navratil is taking over as CEO following the dismissal of Laurent Freixe. With many years of experience in the coffee and beverage business and in global strategy development, he brings a wealth of expertise to the role. The current decision by the Board of Directors shows what his priorities will be and how Nestlé intends to ensure the continuity...
Nestlé is pioneering a breakthrough in cocoa production with a patented technique that makes use of up to 30 percent more of the cocoa fruit. By leveraging not only the beans but also the pulp, placenta, and husk, this method reduces waste, increases yield, and helps farmers gain more value from each harvest. The innovation highlights Nestlé’s commitment to sustainability, efficiency, and...
The food company Nestlé reported sales of CHF 22.6 billion for the period from January to the end of March 2025. This represents an increase of over two percent on the previous year, when CHF 22.1 billion was recorded. According to the company, exchange rate effects reduced sales by half a percent. Internal real growth was 0.7 percent. This reflects weak consumer demand and the short-term impact...
Nestlé achieved total sales of CHF 91.4 billion in 2024. This corresponds to a decline of 1.8 per cent compared to the previous year. This is partly due to negative currency effects and weak consumer demand in many markets. Organic growth amounted to 2.2 per cent. Price adjustments amounted to 1.5 per cent, which is due to the decline in inflation in most categories after two years of high input...
The Board of Directors of Nestlé has appointed Laurent Freixe, currently Executive Vice President and CEO for the Latin America region, as Chief Executive Officer of Nestlé effective September 01. He will also be proposed for election to the Board of Directors at the 2025 Annual General Meeting. The current CEO Mark Schneider has decided to step down as CEO and member of the Board of Directors. In...
From January to the end of March 2024, the Nestlé food group generated sales of CHF 22.1 billion. This is around six percent less than in the same period of the previous year, when CHF 23.5 billion was recorded. According to the company, currency effects reduced sales by 6.7 percent. Organic growth was 1.4 percent. Real internal growth was minus two percent and was impacted by subdued consumer...
In 2023, Nestlé achieved a net reduction of 13.5 percent in its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions compared to its 2018 baseline, while continuing to grow its business over the same period. This includes a reduction of more than 15.3 percent in methane emissions. The company has successfully decoupled its growth from its emissions and is on track to achieve a 20 percent absolute reduction in GHG...
Nestlé Vietnam has announced a $100 million investment to increase production capacity of its Tri An coffee factory, located in the southern province of Đồng Nai. This will help the company meet growing local and international consumer demand for high-quality coffee.
