In an ongoing drive to tackle evolving societal needs, Nestlé has donated over 1.2 million Food and Beverage servings to the Oman Charitable Organization, impacting more than 1,000 families, and provided more than 47,000 face masks to hospitals. The donations included dairy, cereals, culinary products, and other essential food staples. “Our priorities focus on three…
Nestlé Provides Overview of its Manufacturing, Distribution, and Safety Measures in Middle East & North Africa
Beirut, 13 April 2020: Food and Beverage manufacturers are working hard to ensure supply and distribution of essential goods in order to meet growing demand in the region during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this video, Nestlé provides an overview of its manufacturing, distribution, and safety measures in the Middle East and North Africa, where it operates 25 food and water factories, primarily meeting…
Nestlé Supports Families with new Parental Leave Policy in Middle East & North Africa
Beirut, 9 March 2020: Following its introduction in December 2019, Nestlé is rolling out the company’s new Global Parental Support Policy across the Middle East and North Africa. Under the new more inclusive and enhanced policy, parental leave for primary caregivers will be extended to 18 weeks of fully paid leave from 14 weeks previously.…
Nestlé Supports Families with new Parental Leave Policy in Middle East & North Africa
Beirut, 9 March 2020: Following its introduction in December 2019, Nestlé is rolling out the company’s new Global Parental Support Policy across the Middle East and North Africa. Under the new more inclusive and enhanced policy, parental leave for primary caregivers will be extended to 18 weeks of fully paid leave from 14 weeks previously.…
Nestlé reports nine-month sales for 2019
Organic growth of 3.7%, with real internal growth (RIG) of 3.0% and pricing of 0.7%. Growth was supported by strong momentum in the United States and Purina PetCare. Total reported sales increased by 2.9% to CHF 68.4 billion (9M-2018: CHF 66.4 billion). Net acquisitions had a positive impact of 0.7% and foreign exchange reduced sales by 1.5%. Portfolio management fully on…
Nestlé accelerates action to tackle climate change and commits to zero net emissions by 2050
Nestlé today announced its ambition to achieve zero net greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. It embraces the most ambitious aim of the Paris Agreement, to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C. Ahead of the U.N. Secretary-General’s Climate Action Summit this month, Nestlé will sign the ‘Business Ambition for 1.5°C’ pledge. With this announcement Nestlé is…
Nestlé invents the first 70% dark chocolate made entirely from the cocoa fruit and nothing else
Beirut, 18 July 2019: Nestlé has announced it has created a unique chocolate made entirely from the cocoa fruit, using the beans and pulp as the only ingredients and therefore not adding any refined sugar. Nestlé plans to introduce the first product in Japan in the autumn of this year through its KitKat Chocolatory. Further products…
Less Greenhouse Gases, Water Savings, & other Milestones Announced on World Environment Day
Beirut, 2 June 2019: Nestlé Middle East has since 2010 achieved a 42% reduction in water withdrawal per ton of product, a 34% decrease in energy consumption, and 28% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, while its production went up by 68%. The company has also achieved Zero waste for disposal at its food manufacturing sites…
NESTLÉ SCORES DOUBLE WIN AT THE INSIGHTS MIDDLE EAST CALL CENTER AWARDS 2019
Beirut, 1 May 2019: Nestlé Middle East celebrated two wins at the INSIGHTS Middle East Call Centre Awards 2019, cementing its credentials as a customer service pioneer in the region. Nestlé Middle East took home the accolade for ‘Best Industry Call Centre (FMCG)’ largely thanks to its state-of-the-art Omni-Channel Consumer Experience Center along with their…
Mother’s Day Celebrated in Middle East with Nestlé NIDO Song from The Voice Kids Stars
Beirut, 20 March 2019: Nestlé NIDO has gathered talented children from the Middle East to celebrate Mother’s Day 2019 with a song written by renowned lyricist Nizar Francis and composed by acclaimed producer Jean Marie Riachi. The thank you anthem, recognizing mothers’ love and nurturing over the years, includes solo performances from The Voice Kids…