According to a 2023 report from the World Obesity Atlas (pdf, 6Mb), more than half the global population (over 4 billion people) will be clinically overweight or obese by 2035, with all regions and continents of the world impacted. At the same time, undernutrition remains a concern in many parts of the world, with the United Nations estimating that more than 733 million people are undernourished (pdf, 6Mb).
Nestlé is committed to guiding people toward tasty and balanced diets. We provide high-quality food and beverages at scale, using high-quality ingredients. Our scientific and nutritional expertise, manufacturing strength, and supply chain experience allow us to contribute solutions that support individuals in reaching balanced diets.
We aim to grow our offering of more nutritious products and are committed to reporting transparently on the nutritional value of our global portfolio. To improve our products, we leverage digital technology to identify optimal recipes, which can involve reducing sugar, sodium, or saturated fat, increasing protein or fiber, or considering portion sizes.
We are expanding affordable nutrition options to support families facing economic challenges, offering high-quality, and budget-friendly choices. This includes fortifying everyday products to address micronutrient gaps such as Vitamin A, Iron, and Zinc, offering affordable proteins, and developing plant-based alternatives and meat extenders for cost-effective nutrition.
Nestlé is committed to providing clear nutritional information on all our packaging, at point-of-sale and online, and to offering food portion guidance. Through our marketing we promote healthy cooking, eating, and lifestyles. We do not market indulgent products such as confectionery or ice cream to children under 16 years of age. Beyond this, the Nestlé for Healthier Kids program, which is active in more than 80 countries, brings together all our efforts to support parents and caregivers and inspire children to adopt good nutrition habits and lead healthier lifestyles.
