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Why does Nestlé support Nutri-Score in Europe?

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Our goal is to continue to encourage consumers to use Nutri-Score as a tool for making informed decisions towards healthier and more balanced diets. This is why we have decided to adopt the recently revised Nutri-Score algorithm and to gradually implement it on Nestlé in-scope products by the end of 2025.

Nestlé was one of the first adopters of Nutri-Score in Europe when we joined the scheme in 2019. Since then, Nutri-Score has been implemented on thousands of Nestlé products throughout continental Europe.

Nutri-Score is a five coloured front-of-pack nutritional rating scheme that reflects the overall nutritional value of a food or drink product, based on the information available in the nutrition table featured on back-of-pack. The evaluation of the overall nutritional value is done per 100g/ml and a score is assigned, ranging from A to E.

Nestlé's endorsement of Nutri-Score reflects our commitment to support consumers in choosing a balanced diet, and to provide clear and transparent nutrition information about our products. We have made Nutri-Score a core pillar to our Corporate Sustainability Reporting, and it features in our annual Portfolio Transparency Reporting.

Our support for Nutri-Score reflects our commitment to good nutrition and informed food choices. People are increasingly eager to know what is in their food and beverages. We want to provide them with clear nutritional information about our brands. Scientific and consumer evidence show that Nutri-Score is a solution that works in continental Europe.

Marco Settembri
Marco Settembri CEO of Nestlé for Zone Europe

 


Why has Nestlé decided to adopt the new Nutri-Score?

Nestlé was one of the first adopters of Nutri-Score in Europe when we joined the scheme in 2019. We have always been open to an evolution of Nutri-Score that is evidence-based according to the latest science and nutrition knowledge. Our decision to gradually implement the new algorithm is in line with our long-standing commitment to support consumers make informed decisions towards healthier and more balanced diets.

On which products is Nestlé implementing Nutri-Score?

Nestlé has implemented Nutri-Score on wholly owned and in-scope businesses across continental Europe.

When will the new scores be visible on Nestlé products?

A two-year transition period has been designed to allow operators to transition over to the new algorithm. To ensure consumer understanding and avoid unnecessary packaging material waste, the change of logos on pack will be gradual over the course of the defined transition period.

What are the benefits of Nutri-Score for consumers?

Nutri-Score helps consumers compare the nutritional value of food and drink products within a same category, and to make informed decisions towards healthier and more balanced diets. Nutri-Score also encourages us to continuously improve the nutritional value of our products which is reflected in the score visible on front-of-pack.

Do you only implement Nutri-Score on products with the best scoring?

No. Nutri-Score is implemented in a consistent way across Nestlé's wholly owned and in-scope businesses. Our goal is to continue to encourage consumers to use Nutri-Score as a tool for making informed decisions towards healthier and more balanced diets.

Is Nutri-Score Nestlé's only commitment to help consumers improve their diets?

The implementation of the new Nutri-Score algorithm is a natural next step in our longstanding commitments to continuously improve the nutritional value of our products. We started our reformulation journey 20 years ago and have already made significant progress in improving the nutritional profile of the Nestlé portfolio.

 


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