Clean labelling, bold flavour combine in new dog food
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 24th September 2015: This week’s Innovation Insight investigates how overarching food industry trends – from natural ingredients to adventurous flavour – are being increasingly expressed in the world of pet care, as we look at Nestle’s latest expansion of its Purina Beyond range – Purina Beyond Natural […]
Switzerland: Nestle opens new Nespresso plant as it eyes US growth
Nestle has inaugurated its third Nepresso plant in Switzerland as it seeks to meet US growing demand for its coffee capsule range, according to reports in The Local and Bloomberg. The new factory will produce capsules both for the established Nespresso machine and also for the VertuoLine coffee machine, a new product launched last year […]
Spain: Nestle unveils Nescafe with added magnesium
Consumer goods giant Nestle has unveiled a new addition to its Nescafe range in Spain that is claimed to make consumers feel more “alive”. Nescafe Vitalissimo is aimed at the 40+ age bracket and “helps to reduce tiredness and fatigue with just one cup per day, without compromising on great taste”, according to promotional material. […]
India: Ban on the sale of Maggi noodles lifted
The ban on the sale of Maggi noodles in India, which has been in place for more than two months, has been lifted by the Mumbai High Court and Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) subject to certain conditions, according to reports in the Economic Times. The government bodies have given Nestle India a […]
Switzerland: Nestle maintains status as the world’s biggest dairy company
According to the Rabobank ranking for the year 2014, the Swiss company Nestle has maintained its positioned as the biggest dairy company in the world, with a total annual turnover of €20.9 billion ($23.2 billion). The French companies Lactalis (€14.7 billion / $16.3 billion) and Danone (€14.6 billion / $16.2 billion) made it to second […]
UAE: Nestle to open $120 million food processing plant
Nestle is said to be investing $120 million in a food processing plant in Dubai, UAE to manufacture products under the Nescafe and Maggi brands. Described as a 175,000 sq m manufacturing facility, the plant is set to create 400 jobs. According to Global AgInvesting, a groundbreaking ceremony has already taken place with production due […]
India: Nestle to resume export of Maggi instant noodles
Nestle India is to resume exports of its Maggi instant noodle line following a ruling from the Bombay High Court. Last month, Maggi noodles were banned in India by the central food safety regulator FSSAI after the discovery of lead in excess of permissible limits, as well as flavour enhancer monosodium glutamate, in a routine […]
USA: Nestle to reformulate pizzas and snacks
Nestle USA has recently announced plans to remove artificial flavours and reduce sodium in its frozen pizza and snack products by the end of 2015. The company said that the “changes will affect more than 250 products across six brands”. Foodbusinessnews reports that by the end of the year the products will contain no artificial […]
China: Nestle to strengthen ice cream production
Nestle is strengthening its ice cream business in China with an investment of RMB 100 million (more than $ 16 million) in two facilities in the country. As part of the investment, the company has opened a new production line in Tianjin to produce its 8Cubes brand and has increased its cold storage capacity at […]
Tim Brown, President & CEO
Nestle Waters
Gama spoke to Tim Brown, President & Chief Executive Officer, Nestle Waters North America. What are your day-to-day activities as President & Chief Executive Officer ? As President and CEO of Nestlé Waters North America, I have the opportunity to oversee a complex commercial operation with one goal: bringing healthy, hydrating beverages to homes […]