Dubai (UAE) – 10th February 2021 – CHEP, the supply chain solutions company, has announced a two-year contract renewal plus increased business with Nestlé Middle East & North Africa (MENA) to replace traditional white exchange pallets with a CHEP managed pallet pooling solution throughout the region. The switch from white wood to CHEP pooled pallets…
Wholegrains for Health Gains
By Joumana Dabbagh, Nestlé Nutritionist, Middle East and North Africa Would you like to improve your general health and wellbeing? Well, you may want to follow the advice of the World Health Organization (WHO) about eating more foods rich in fiber, such as wholegrain cereals, pasta, and bread, as well as fruits and vegetables, nuts,…
Nestlé & the Global “Alliance for Water Stewardship” Join Efforts to Accelerate Responsible Water Use in the Region
Nestlé and the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) have called on companies in the Middle East and North Africa to adopt the AWS Standard in order to accelerate responsible water use, positively impact local communities, and ensure watershed sustainability by joining forces to address water challenges. Nestlé has already AWS-certified 28 of its water factories…
Nestlé reports nine-month sales for 2020
Vevey, October 21, 2020 Organic growth reached 3.5%, with real internal growth (RIG) of 3.3% and pricing of 0.2%. Growth was supported by continued strong momentum in the Americas, Purina PetCare and Nestlé Health Science. Zone AOA reached 4.5% organic growth in the third quarter. Divestitures and foreign exchange reduced sales by 12.9%. Total reported…
Chefs Championing “Healthy Food for the Future” for Kids on International Chefs Day
Nestlé is celebrating #InternationalChefsDay on October 20 under the theme of “Healthy Food for the Future,” with commemorations in the Middle East and North Africa consisting of a live broadcast at 5 p.m UAE Time on the Nestlé Professional MENA Instagram page. It features Nestlé and renowned chefs, a nutritionist, and children preparing a balanced…
Nestlé Appoints Remy Ejel as Chairman & CEO Middle East & North Africa
Nestlé has appointed Remy Ejel as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region, effective September 1st, 2020. Nestlé MENA provides employment to more than 15,000 people in 19 countries, operates 25 factories across the region, and achieved annual sales of close to USD 3 billion in 2019. “It…
Nestlé Tackles Social, Medical, Environmental Needs Following Beirut Explosion
Nestlé continues to support relief efforts in the aftermath of the August 4th Beirut port explosion, impacting more than 5,000 families and supporting rising social, medical and environmental needs in partnership with reputable entities in Lebanon. Collaboration with Beit El Baraka, the Lebanese Food Bank and Caritas Lebanon is securing thirty tons of milk for…
Nestlé Donates 1.2 Million Food & Beverage Servings to Oman Charitable Organization Impacting 1,000 Families
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.…