USA: Nestle launches Hot Pockets Snack Bites and Breakfast Bites
Nestle is expanding its hot snacks range with the launch of new Snack Bites and Breakfast Bites under the Hot Pockets brand. Hot Pockets are claimed to feature freshly-baked crusts around a blend of premium Hickory Ham, Signature Pepperoni and 100% real cheese. Commenting on the launch, Christopher Brody, marketing manager for Hot Pockets, said: […]
France: Nestle Waters receives purchase offer for Quezac water brand
Nestle Waters has received an offer for the purchase of its subsidiary Nestle Waters Supply Center that operates the source of Quezac mineral water in France, according to a report in LSA. The purchase offer for the Quezac source, which is located in Ispagnac, Lozere, has been made by entrepeneur Eric Besson. The mooted sale […]
UK: Nestle to launch new Aero Mousse chocolate bar
Nestle is expanding its offer under the Aero brand with the addition of a new Aero Mousse variety that is described as featuring “two different textures within one bite” and aims to provide an indulgent treat “that goes beyond the norm”. The bars are said to be designed to appeal to women who are constantly […]
USA: Nestle Waters set to expand flavoured water business
Nestle Waters is looking to expand its carbonated water business in the USA as sales of bottled water begin to outpace soft drinks, according to a report in the Wall St Journal cited by CPSnet. The company will tap into the trend for flavoured waters both by launching new products and by expanding capacity, with […]
Switzerland: Nestle in talks to sell Davigel to Brakes Group
Nestle is in talks to sell its frozen food unit Davigel to food service operator Brakes Group as part of an effort to streamline its portfolio, according to an article in Reuters. Brakes, which is owned by Bain Capital, already has businesses such as Freshfayre and M&J Seafood within its portfolio, and it is said […]
Germany: Nestle unveils herb-topped stock cubes
Nestle has unveiled a new product addition to its line of Maggi seasonings in Germany – Maggi Krauter & Bouillon Stock Cubes. The new ‘herb & bouillon’ cubes consist of a regular stock cube that is topped with a layer of parsley, chives and chervil and is available in three different varieties: Gemuse (Vegetable), Rind […]
Spain: Nestle to invest in Girona coffee plant
FMCG giant Nestle has announced that it is to invest €102 million ($108 million) to upgrade facilities and expand capacity at its coffee facility in Girona, Spain, according to a report in Distribucion Actualidad. The project will reportedly see production capacity at the facility increase by 30%, making it the largest soluble coffee factory in […]
South Africa: R&R Ice Cream acquires Nestle South Africa’s ice cream business
The British ice cream company R&R has announced the acquisition of the ice cream business of Nestle South Africa, in a move designed to increase its sales across the African continent. Nestle South Africa’s ice cream business includes brands such as Dairymaid, Country Fresh, Eskimo Pie and King Cone as well as Rolo and KitKat. The […]
Canada: Nestle launches ‘calorie counting’ Smarties pack
Nestle Canada is re-launching the packaging of its Smarties confectionery to make it easier for consumers to eat the product in healthier portion sizes, according to a report in the Canadian Grocer. The new packaging format is 45 grams compared to 50 grams previously, and each box is described as being divided into three compartments […]
Switzerland: Nestle reports organic growth in 2014
Switzerland-based multinational Nestle has released its financial statement for 2014, showing an increase in organic sales over the prior year period. Nestle said that total sales of CHF 91.6 billion ($96.9 billion) for the year represented 4.5% organic growth and 2.3% real internal growth over 2013, despite an actual fall of 0.6% due to negative […]