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POWDERED AND LIQUID BEVERAGES

Providing the world's favorite drinks

Our Powdered and Liquid Beverages category includes our coffee, cocoa and malt beverage businesses. This category features iconic coffee brands Nescafé, Nespresso and Starbucks, plus the world's most popular chocolate malt drink, Milo.

 

At a glance

25.2
Sales (in CHF billion)

22.2%
UTOP margin

26.7%
Percentage of Nestlé's sales

Powdered and Liquid Beverages

Milo

Thanks to our new proprietary technology, in 2022 Milo hit market shelves in Asia, Africa and Oceania with sugar reduction, while preserving its signature taste.

Starbucks Frappuccino

The iconic ready-to-drink Starbucks Frappuccino, in Coffee and Mocha flavors, is now available to consumers in select markets across South-East Asia and Oceania.

Nespresso Reviving Origins

Using OpenSC technology, Nespresso is bringing greater transparency and accountability to the supply chain for Reviving Origins organic coffee, Kahawa Ya Congo, involving over 1000 smallholder farms.

Nescafé Gold Roastery

With sales above expectations since its launch in 2021, the Nescafé Gold Roastery collection of instant coffee is expertly roasted in batches by our master roasters to unlock the very best flavors.

Renewing the world of coffee

 

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Climate change is putting coffee-growing areas under pressure. Building on a decade of experience with the Nescafé Plan, Nestlé is accelerating work to help tackle climate change and address social and economic challenges within Nescafé supply chains.

In 2022, Nestlé's largest coffee brand and one of the world's favorite coffees outlined its extensive plan to invest over one billion Swiss francs to help make coffee farming more sustainable: the Nescafé Plan 2030. A central part of this is working with coffee farmers to help them transition to regenerative agriculture.

Planting the tree

Part of Nescafé's contribution to Nestlé's net zero emissions commitment involves helping coffee farmers plant more than 20 million trees across 8 countries by 2026.

We are moving to an integrated strategy, using regenerative agriculture to deliver emissions reduction, improved farmer income and better social conditions.

Marcelo Burity
Marcelo Burity Head of Green Coffee Development, Coffee SBU, United Kingdom

Regenerative agriculture is an approach to farming that aims to improve soil health and protect water resources and biodiversity. Healthier soils are more resilient to the impacts of climate change and can increase yields, helping improve farmers' incomes. As such, supporting farmers to make this transition can help reduce emissions from coffee farming while contributing to better farmer livelihoods and stronger communities.

Nescafé is committed to supporting farmers who take on the risks and costs associated with the move to regenerative agriculture, with priority for the seven countries where we source 90% of our coffee. Nescafé will provide farmers with training, technical assistance and high-yielding coffee plantlets. In Mexico, Côte d'Ivoire and Indonesia, Nescafé will pilot a financial support scheme to help farmers accelerate the transition to regenerative agriculture.

87% of Nescafé's coffee produced sustainably in 2022 (100% by 2025)

 

PETCARE

Bringing pets and people together

Our PetCare business delivers life-changing nutrition for pets alongside expertise for their owners and veterinarians. Purina is guided by science and driven by passion to enrich the lives of pets and the people who love them.

 

At a glance

18.1
Sales (in CHF billion)

20.5%
UTOP margin

19.2%
Percentage of Nestlé's sales

Petcare products

Purina Cat Chow

Launched in Latin America, the new modern and premium Purina Cat Chow helps to protect cats and strengthen their natural defenses - with natural prebiotic fiber and no artificial colors or flavors.

Purina Fancy Feast Medleys

As part of the #1 global wet cat food brand, the Medleys range offers an elevated mealtime experience with a refreshed design and new globally inspired recipes crafted with high-quality ingredients.

Purina Pro Plan supplements

This line of supplements complements the Pro Plan pet food range, scientifically designed to help support mobility, immunity, vitality, healthy skin and coat, and calmer behavior in both dogs and cats.

Purina ONE Immune Defence Plus+

The Purina ONE brand relaunched its dry cat line in Asia, Oceania and Africa with Immune Defence Plus+, which is a specialty blend that helps to support the immune health of cats.

Formulating breakthrough therapeutic diets

 

Annie Valuska holding cat and dog

 

Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets HA Hydrolyzed was the first truly hypoallergenic dry diet for dogs with food allergies. Progressive science has led to Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental - our most advanced formula for dogs with food sensitivities to date.

Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental is formulated with purified amino acids to support dermatological and gastrointestinal health in dogs with adverse food reactions. It contains low-allergen carbohydrate sources to help minimize the risk of an allergic reaction. It is also highly digestible to promote optimal nutrient absorption and has limited fat to aid digestion for dogs with compromised gastrointestinal tracts. The formula contains omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, vitamin A and zinc to maintain and protect the skin barrier, and prebiotic fiber to help nourish the gastrointestinal tract. Great taste ensures adequate nutrition intake.

Double-digit organic growth for Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets in 2022

Seeing our science-based innovations positively impact the lives of pets and people who love them is incredibly rewarding.

Annie Valuska
Annie Valuska Principal Scientist, Nestlé Purina North America, United States

The science behind Purina therapeutic diets represents a collaboration between Purina nutritionists, researchers and veterinarians. Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental serves as another example of using breakthrough science to create life-changing therapeutic nutrition that addresses challenging conditions.

In 2022, Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental arrived on US shelves. Additional countries will follow in 2023. This is great news for dogs with food sensitivities and their owners.

Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets products

The Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets range includes other innovative dry diet formulas such as UR Urinary for cats and HA Hydrolyzed for dogs.

 

NUTRITION AND HEALTH SCIENCE

Boosting health through nutrition

Our nutrition business provides science-based products and solutions for mothers, babies and children. Our Nestlé Health Science business empowers healthier lives by offering an extensive portfolio of science-based consumer care and medical nutrition.

 

At a glance

15.7
Sales (in CHF billion)

19.1%
UTOP margin

16.6%
Percentage of Nestlé's sales

Nutrition products

Orgain

Nestlé Health Science purchased a majority stake in Orgain in 2022, a leader in plant-based nutrition in the United States with an emphasis on clean, all natural, organic ingredients.

Althéra, Alfaré and Alfamino

Nestlé Health Science is the leader in the CMPA (cow's milk protein allergy) formula market in mainland China, with Althéra, Alfaré and Alfamino holding over 50% market share and growing triple digits.

Gerber Plant-tastic

Gerber Plant-tastic allows babies and toddlers to discover the world of plants with a trio of greens, grains and beans - carbon neutral in the United States since its launch.

BEBA Bio

Our first certified organic formula range with reduced carbon emissions supports healthy child development while caring for the planet with sustainably sourced ingredients and plant-based lids and scoops.

Supporting Operation Fly Formula

 

Mother playing with her daughter

Nestlé is committed to helping parents and caregivers get the infant formula they need so their children can thrive. We were pleased to work with the US government to address the formula shortage as part of Operation Fly Formula.

In the spring of 2022, the United States experienced a severe infant formula shortage following a recall of another manufacturer's products. Nestlé teams from around the globe mobilized all resources to help address the crisis through its Nestlé Health Science and Nutrition businesses.

42 million+ equivalent 8-ounce bottles sent under Operation Fly Formula

The logistics of moving so much product in such a short timeframe were complex. Our teams across Europe and the United States pulled together to make it happen.

Olivier Gléron
Olivier Gléron Head of Supply Chain, Nestlé Health Science, Switzerland

Although a small player in the US infant formula market, Nestlé realized early on this could become a national health crisis for families and took immediate action, even as details of supply chain issues were still unfolding. Nestlé teams in Switzerland, Germany, the Netherlands, Mexico and the United States accelerated production of formulas, including those that serve a critical medical purpose.

During a time when infant formula out-of-stock rates hit as high as 70%, Nestlé was the first partner to participate in Operation Fly Formula. The first two flights in May 2022 flew 500 000 bottle equivalents of Nestlé Health Science's Alfamino Infant and Alfamino Junior and a million bottle equivalents of Gerber Good Start Extensive HA - all for babies with cow's milk protein allergies. This was followed by many more shipments of specialized and non-specialized Nestlé infant formula, including NAN Supreme pro and Gerber Gentle.

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Teams in the factories in Konolfingen and Nunspeet worked tirelessly to ensure that Nestlé could help with the specialized infant formula shortage in the United States.

 

PREPARED DISHES AND COOKING AIDS

Assisting with everyday meals

Our prepared dishes and cooking aids category provides the daily essentials, including bouillons, chilled culinary products, and frozen food and pizzas. Iconic brands such as Maggi, Stouffer's and DiGiorno cater to regional and local tastes.

 

At a glance

12.5
Sales (in CHF billion)

16.3%
UTOP margin

13.2%
Percentage of Nestlé's sales

Prepared dishes and cooking aids

Maggi Market Place

The new Maggi De La Huerta range in Latin America addresses consumer demand for naturality with creamy vegetable soups and all-in-one-seasonings rich in herbs and spices.

Stouffer's Bowl-FULLS

Bold and tasty frozen-ready meals - like Fried Chicken and Mashed Potatoes - meet consumer expectations for high-quality, restaurant-inspired recipes delivering high-protein satiety in a bowl format.

Totole Cooking Sauces

The expanded Totole range added two new low-sodium variants - with 25% less salt - to help Chinese consumers get superior savory taste in their top dishes in a natural and healthier way.

Maggi Recipe Solutions

New Maggi Recipe Solutions combine all spices and aromatics needed for a recipe, as well as simple steps to help Malaysian cooks prepare great tasting dishes easily.

Advancing the plant-based food portfolio

 

Dish with meat

Demanding flexitarian consumers want easy ways to include more healthy, plant-based meals in their diets without compromising on taste. Nestlé is at the forefront in responding to this trend, innovating plant-based options that are delicious, nutritious, sustainable and more convenient.

Nestlé continues to use its innovation expertise to develop and improve delicious plant-based food. High-quality, sustainably sourced ingredients contribute to great taste. The increased use of vegetables and legumes creates greater nutritional value.

Maggi Kub Or

Within our popular Maggi line of bouillon cubes, our Kub Or made from plant-based ingredients adds its iconic flavor to rice, pasta, soups and vegetable dishes.

We use our R&D expertise to rapidly develop great-tasting, nutritious and sustainable plant-based options.

Haguith Peretz
Haguith Peretz R&D Plant-Based Meal Solutions Department Lead, Germany

In 2022, we continued to expand the plant-based options within our Garden Gourmet brand, such as the new chicken alternative, Sensational Crispy Mini Filet. Beyond new innovations, we constantly explore ways to improve the quality of existing popular plant-based products - the Garden Gourmet Sensational Burger is now even more flavorful and juicy.

Our plant-based strategy is not only about creating meat alternatives. The popular Maggi Veggie Masala Noodles has the same iconic taste as the original but now includes nutritious carrots and beans. Plus, Maggi offers recipes to cook delicious plant-based meals from scratch. Plant-based versions of the popular Wagner Piccolinis have now entered more homes, providing vegan and vegetarian options. And the new Thomy Vegan Tartare offers a plant-based sauce option.

Our plant-based innovations are proving that we can offer consumers healthy options with a lower environmental burden that taste great.

Mid single-digit growth in plant-based food products in 2022

 

MILK PRODUCTS AND ICE CREAM

Offering something for everyone

Our milk products business delivers nutritional products for all stages of life, ambient dairy, plant-based alternatives and coffee creamers. Our ice cream business offers a variety of special treats.

 

At a glance

11.3
Sales (in CHF billion)

22.7%
UTOP margin

12.0%
Percentage of Nestlé's sales

Milk products and ice cream

Molico Multigold

Launched in Brazil, this multi-benefit product is rich in calcium for bones, collagen for joints, fiber for gut health, protein for muscles, and vitamins and minerals for immunity.

Yiyang GI Control

Yiyang continues to support healthy aging in China with this new functional milk powder that supports blood glucose management by providing low glycemic index (GI) nutrition.

Starbucks Zero Creamer

This new zero-added sugar creamer option - in Caramel Macchiato and Hazelnut Latte flavors - addresses the consumer-driven trend toward sugar reduction, without compromising on taste.

Nescafé Gold Cappuccino Ice Cream

Piloted in Malaysia with an eye toward further rollout, this refreshing new way to indulge Nescafé Gold Cappuccino uses Nescafé Gold coffee in the innovative soft coating and the ice cream.

Addressing iron deficiency

 

Children running at school

In Pakistan, where one out of two children is deficient in iron, Nestlé has brought a breakthrough solution to market with Bunyad Iron+. The affordable dairy-based drink is fortified with a new source of iron that is more suitable for dairy products, as well as three times more absorbed in the body compared to existing available sources.

Access to affordable nutrition is a global challenge affecting many people around the world, especially in emerging countries. Many people suffer from micronutrient deficiencies, particularly children and pregnant women. To help address this challenge, Nestlé is accelerating its efforts to develop more affordable nutrition products that contain essential vitamins and minerals.

Nestlé EveryDay poster

In April 2022, Nestlé East and Southern African Region (ESAR) launched Nestlé Everyday, an affordable dairy powder product aimed at supporting the whole family against micronutrient deficiencies.

Using our R&D expertise in dairy products, we optimized and improved the taste, stability, cost and other key parameters to bring Iron+ to the market.

Heike Steiling
Heike Steiling Head of Nestlé's R&D center for dairy, Switzerland

The unique and proprietary iron source is based on Ferri-Pro, a technology originally developed by Riddet Institute at Massey University in New Zealand - acquired by Nestlé in January 2019. After acquiring the technology, Nestlé R&D continued to work with Massey University to bring the new source of iron to the market. The result is Iron+.

The Nestlé Dairy teams in Pakistan and Switzerland, supported by the Nestlé R&D Center for Dairy in Konolfingen, Switzerland, successfully launched the innovative Iron+ in the affordable nutrition brand Bunyad in 2022. Two glasses of Bunyad Iron+ offer 60% of daily iron requirements, as well as providing calcium and vitamins A and C.

417 million fortified servings of Bunyad Iron+ consumed in 2022

 

CONFECTIONERY

Crafting that singular delight

Our confectionery business includes the iconic KitKat brand and a portfolio of much-loved regional and local brands. The business innovates to create great tasting chocolate products and nutritious snacks.

 

At a glance

8.1
Sales (in CHF billion)

16.8%
UTOP margin

8.6%
Percentage of Nestlé's sales

Confectionary products

Munch

This popular and affordable coated wafer in India continues to appeal to consumers through price point management and an interactive digital campaign with the IPL cricket league.

Cailler

The iconic premium Swiss chocolate brand Cailler continues to win over consumers with its unique chocolate taste, crafted with Swiss milk from Gruyère-region farmers.

Uncle Tobys

Uncle Tobys, synonymous with goodness since 1893, is the fastest growing kids' snack brand in Australia, with tasty products that score high on the Health Star Rating system.

Talento and Alpino

Brazilian consumers are increasingly moving to more premium chocolate tablets like Talento - the 'best of Garoto' - with 100% Brazilian cocoa, and the smooth and creamy Nestlé Alpino.

Growing globally by giving breaks

 

Young woman and man hold chocolatory packs

KitKat is attracting new consumers by appealing to local needs and tastes. Since the 1950s, the brand has invited people all around the world to, "Have a break, have a KitKat." With double-digit growth in 2022, more and more people worldwide are doing just that.

Over 5 billion KitKat bars were sold in 2022. For a brand launched more than 80 years ago, its continued relevance is due to strong brand building and distribution. Young adult consumers - in both developed and developing countries - are making it one of the fastest growing chocolate bars in the world.

Growth in India has been driven by the ability to hit key price points with the 1-, 2- and 4-finger bars. Alongside this has been a tireless commitment to increasing distribution of the products in small shops.

85+ countries with KitKat direct sales

My job is to make sure KitKat is available and visible in every store so that everybody can buy a KitKat whenever they want to take a break.

Easwar
Easwar Sales, India

The impressive growth achieved in Asia is equally matched by a runaway success in Latin America. In Brazil, with KitKat Chocolatory stores and products as well as a partnership with the Rock in Rio music event, the brand is increasing its appeal to young adult consumers.

Equally important to growth are the efforts to remain relevant to chocolate consumers in markets where the brand has existed for many years. In the UK, the brand switched its 2-finger range to use recycled (and recyclable) plastic wrappers. Across Europe, the vegan KitKat V continued rollout in 2022. And in Australia and Canada, KitKat tablets are what people crave for a break.

The KitKat Chocolatory I love Brazil box

The KitKat Chocolatory I 🖤 Brazil boxes, available in several editions, offer typical Brazilian flavors - like Açaí, Beijinho and Guaraná - so lovers of KitKat can explore the tastes of Brazil.

 

WATER

Quenching thirst and more

Our water business is dedicated to providing healthy hydration, enhancing quality of life while contributing to a sustainable future. The strategic focus is on international premium and mineral water brands as well as healthy beverages.

 

At a glance

3.5
Sales (in CHF billion)

7.8%
UTOP margin

3.7%
Percentage of Nestlé's sales

Water brands

Acqua Panna

Our new brand purpose - to cultivate natural and cultural beauty - comes to life with an iconic visual identity redesign and a new cross-media communication campaign, honoring the water's Tuscan roots.

Perrier Energize Lemon-Lime

Perrier Energize, the iconic sparkling water from France powered by plant-based caffeine, is now available in a delicious Lemon-Lime flavor, for a zesty and invigorating low-calorie sensation.

Naleczowianka NAŁ+ Relaks

Expanding the Polish NAŁ+ range of functional waters, the new Relaks is enriched with magnesium and vitamin B3, and infused with lemon balm and orange blossom flavor to support body and mind.

Essentia

Essentia continues its strong performance in the United States with high single-digit organic growth and market share gains driven by distribution expansion in convenience and drug stores.

Championing water stewardship

 

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At Nestlé Waters, protection of water resources in terms of quantity and quality is at the heart of our sustainability strategy. This is crucial both for our operations and for the communities located in the watersheds where we operate. We are unwavering in our commitment and continued to make progress toward our goals in 2022.

For several years now, we have used the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) Standard to structure our understanding and drive actions to support good water stewardship. Created by prominent conservation organizations and experts, adoption of the AWS Standard is helping us strengthen the collection and sharing of data on watersheds, engage with local stakeholders and communities, and analyze shared water challenges to design tailored action plans, including collective initiatives within the watershed.

With a commitment to certify all our sites by 2025, at the end of 2022, 21 of 47 sites have AWS certification

With Nestlé's global presence, we can learn from our many partners and contribute to solving the water challenges in locations near our operations.

Cédric Egger
Cédric Egger Head of Sustainability, Nestlé Waters, Switzerland

In 2021, Nestlé Waters expanded its efforts to include a commitment to lead the regeneration of local water cycles, to help create a positive water impact everywhere we operate. More than 100 projects will be implemented by 2025 across 47 sites with that objective.

At the end of 2022, 40 projects have already been identified or implemented. These projects are adjusted to local contexts and bring tailored benefits, including a drip irrigation program in the Pakistani city of Sheikhupura, restoration of water quality in Thailand's Khanom Chin canal and pond renaturation to protect amphibians close to Spain's Viladrau municipality.

viladrau bottle

Our Spanish mineral water brand Viladrau is working with local environmental organizations to improve biodiversity in the Montseny Natural Park.

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