News on Nestle
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- Supply chain
Infant Formula's Supply Chain Gaps Exposed
Recent botulism and cereulide recalls revealed how centralized sourcing and weak testing for rare pathogens leave the entire industry vulnerable.
FoodNavigator · 1d ago
- Supply chain
Snack Brands Turn to Monochrome as Naphtha Shortages Hit
A Japanese snack giant's shift to black-and-white packaging exposes how fragile petrochemical supply chains are when geopolitical conflict disrupts Middle Eastern shipping.
FoodNavigator · 1d ago
- Company news
Big Food's split bets face execution reality check
Unilever and Kraft Heinz demergers sparked market sell-offs, raising doubts about whether separations can deliver promised value without derailing operations and talent.
FoodNavigator · 2d ago
- Pricing
Iran war drives FMCG cost spikes across India
Crude-linked material costs have surged 60 to 70 percent, forcing Dabur, Britannia, GCPL and Nestle India to cut pack sizes and raise prices.
The Financial Express · 2d ago
- Pricing
FMCG Giants Begin Price Pushes Across Soaps, Biscuits, Beverages
Rising crude oil costs, packaging inflation, and supply chain strain are forcing companies to raise prices or shrink packs, with some executives signaling more increases ahead.
The Financial Express · 2d ago
- Consumer trends
FMCG stocks recover on demand stabilization signs
Indian fast-moving consumer goods stocks are staging a comeback as consumption stabilizes and companies adjust guidance upward, though input cost pressures remain a risk.
Livemint · 2d ago
- Consumer trends
Consumer demand for regenerative agriculture lags as budgets tighten
Inflation has pushed sustainability off shoppers' priority list, forcing brands to market soil health and nutrition instead of planetary benefits.
FoodNavigator · 2d ago
- Consumer trends
Ten ingredients older consumers need most
As the global population ages, protein, B12, calcium, and omega-3 fatty acids emerge as critical nutrients manufacturers must prioritize in product design and marketing.
FoodNavigator · 2d ago
- Pricing
FMCG Giants Signal New Round of Price Increases
Leading Indian consumer goods makers are preparing fresh price hikes on soaps, detergents, biscuits, and beverages to offset inflation from crude oil, packaging costs, and geopolitical disruptions.
The Hindu · 3d ago
- Portfolio
Mars pilots cocoa-free chocolate with Planet A Foods
Mars extends Balisto with a trail mix using ChoViva, a fermented sunflower-seed ingredient, in a limited test at German retailer Rewe.
FoodNavigator · 1w ago
- Pricing
Iran conflict tests food brands' pricing power
Fuel volatility and consumer financial strain are forcing manufacturers to choose between passing on costs or absorbing margin pressure.
ConfectioneryNews · 5d ago
- Earnings analysis
Nestlé posts modest rebound but volume recovery stays fragile
Nestlé's Q1 organic growth hit 3.5%, but real internal growth of just 1.2% shows the company is stabilising, not yet accelerating.
ConfectioneryNews · 1w ago
- Marketing
Nestlé Automates Creator Content into Paid Media
The CPG giant is using AI to grade creator posts for ad suitability at scale, pushing more budget from traditional digital into influencer-led campaigns.
Food Dive · 1w ago
- Consumer trends
Nestlé Spots $43.1bn Opportunity in Healthy Ageing Food
Metabolic health, muscle preservation, and functional beverages are driving mainstream adoption of longevity products across age groups.
FoodNavigator · 1w ago
- Consumer trends
Viral TikTok trends trigger global food shortages
When social media hype explodes demand for niche ingredients like ube and pistachios, companies need supply-chain mapping and flexibility to avoid getting caught short.
FoodNavigator · 1w ago
- Consumer trends
Sohum Asset Managers Avoids FMCG on Valuation Concerns
A major India-focused fund manager is steering clear of FMCG stocks despite positive consumer sentiment, citing uncomfortable valuations relative to growth prospects.
The Economic Times · 1w ago
- M&A
Nestle sells Blue Bottle Coffee as big food rethinks service-led diversification
Nestle has agreed to sell Blue Bottle Coffee to Centurium Capital, with the deal expected to close in H1 2026. The price was undisclosed but reported below the $425 million Nestle paid for the brand less than a decade ago. Nespresso-compatible pod rights stay with Nestle.
BeverageDaily · 2w ago
- Consumer trends
Alt chocolate moves mainstream as Nestle, Mondelez, Barry Callebaut all invest
Multiple confectionery majors are investing in alternative cocoa technologies. ChoViva sunflower-based cocoa ingredient (Planet A Foods, used by Barry Callebaut and Nestle), cell-cultivated cocoa butter (Celleste Bio, partnered with Mondelez), fermented carob, and sunflower-kernel plant-based chocolates. Consumer adoption remains largely unproven, but the investment scale is now visible.
ConfectioneryNews · 2w ago