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Comment: Organic sector should focus on quality to boost sales
30 March 2012
The continuing fall in demand for organic food in the UK is perplexing those in the sector, not least when sales of in another 'ethical' category, Fairtrade, have withstood the downturn and increased rapidly. Consumers buy organic for different reasons and the sector has lacked a true message to try to appeal to the mainstream. A focus on quality, Ben Cooper writes, could be the answer.
UK: Nestle cuts artificial additives from confectionery
2 March 2012
Nestle has claimed it is the first major confectioner in the UK to remove all artificial additives from its products.
SWITZ: Nestle shares up after solid 2012 outlook
16 February 2012
Shares in Nestle rose today (16 February) after the world's largest food maker issued a solid outlook for 2012 after a year of increased underlying sales and profits.
UK: Consumers to vote on Nestle's new Kit Kat Chunky flavour
25 January 2012
Nestle has decided to let UK consumers decide which of four limited-edition Kit Kat Chunky flavours will be added to the range permanently.
SWITZ: Nestle to sell "personalised" chocolate
20 October 2011
Nestle plans to sell upmarket chocolates that it claims are "tailor-made" to individual tastes.
UK/IRELAND: Mars makes foray into Fairtrade with Maltesers
27 September 2011
Mars Inc is to sell its first Fairtrade product after deciding to move its Maltesers brand to the ethical certification.
SWITZ: Swiss franc hits Nestle but shares rise
10 August 2011
The strength of the Swiss franc hit Nestle's first-half sales and profits but analysts were cheered by the company's underlying performance and the shares in the Swiss food giant rose.
CHINA: Nestle to buy majority stake in Hsu Fu Chi
11 July 2011
Nestle today (11 July) ended the speculation over its interest in Hsu Fu Chi with the announcement that it intends to buy a majority stake in the Chinese confectioner.
Best bits: Nestle adds to commodity concern
13 June 2011
The size and scope of Nestle means that, when it talks, the industry should stop and listen. Last week, Nestle held its annual investor meeting at its HQ in the Swiss town of Vevey and the world's largest food maker had some forthright comments to make on one of the issues taxing minds throughout the food industry - commodity costs.
AUS: Nestle launches Kit Kat Chunky3
10 June 2011
Nestle has launched an addition to its Kit Kat range in Australia, the Kit Kat Chunky3, which features the brand's signature wafer, topped with three breakable chunks containing three separate textures - fudge, crisp and sauce.
UK: Nestle plans to expand confectionery R&D site
11 May 2011
Nestle has confirmed that it plans to expand an R&D site in the UK city of York.
BRICs and beyond: Nestle ups Chinese presence with Yinlu buy
21 April 2011
Swiss food giant Nestle has expanded its Chinese footprint with the acquisition of a 60% stake in local food maker Yinlu Foods. The deal will widen Nestle's product offering in the market, grow distribution and significantly expand the group's Chinese sales. However, the acquisition's greatest upside is perhaps the local know-how that Nestle will gain by working with an experienced and trusted Chinese partner. Katy Humphries reports.
UK: Fairtrade sales top GBP1bn
28 February 2011
Sales of Fairtrade products have bucked the recession in the UK, rising by 40% and topping the GBP1bn (US1.6bn) mark for the first time.
UK: Nestle to launch Kit Kat Pop Choc product
11 February 2011
Nestle has revealed plans to launch the Kit Kat Pop Choc sharing bag today (11 February).
RUSSIA: Nestle sells Altai Confectionary
23 December 2010
Nestle has sold Russian candy business Altai Confectionary to Corminus Enterprises, a private business headed by a former executive at the Swiss food giant.
Quote, unquote: just-food's week in words
23 December 2010
Here is the best of who said what this week on just-food.
UK: Nestle opens phase one of Kit Kat facility revamp
14 December 2010
Nestle has opened the first phase of a GBP15m (US$23.8m) revamp of its Kit Kat manufacturing facility in York.
UK: Nestle to close confectionery site in production shake-up
10 December 2010
Nestle is to close a confectionery production plant in the UK as part of plans to merge its manufacturing of "seasonal" products in the country into one site.
UAE: Nestle opens new US$136m factory in Dubai
9 December 2010
Nestle today (9 December) opened a new US$136m factory in Dubai, which will in manufacturing Kit Kat chocolate.
UK: Nestle "removes marketing director role"
17 November 2010
Nestle has scrapped the role of UK marketing director as part of the restructuring of its confectionery business, according to reports.
AUS: Nestle to switch local Kit Kats to UTZ cocoa
2 November 2010
All Kit Kats sold in Australia will next year be made using UTZ-certified cocoa, brand owner Nestle has announced.
AUS: Nestle to turn Oz plant into regional hub
26 October 2010
Switzerland-based global food giant Nestle has announced plans to invest A$17m (US$16.8m) in the expansion of its Tongala production plant in north-east Victoria into a food manufacturing hub for Oceania, Asia and Africa.
just the facts - The Japanese confectionery market
13 October 2010
Japanese snacks manufacturer Ezaki Glico this week announced plans to build a biscuits and confectionery plant to serve Tokyo and surrounding markets.
SWITZ: Nestle gives fresh impetus to "healthcare nutrition"
27 September 2010
Nestle, the world's largest food maker, today (27 September) announced plans for a new venture to develop products that will help prevent and treat conditions including diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease.
UK: Nestle considers moving UK headquarters
24 September 2010
Food manufacturer Nestlé has said that it is considering moving out of its UK headquarters in Croydon.
Marketing brief: Nothing left to improve? Change the packaging
3 August 2010
Marketing in its purest sense extends to all aspects in which a consumer encounters a brand or product. This includes the box, wrapper or packet the product in which a product is sold.
Marketing brief: World Cup chocolate wars
6 July 2010
Unless you’ve been living on the moon, you may well be aware of this little old event called The World Cup, which has been trickling like a gentle torrent into our lives over the past month.
just the facts - Chocolate and confectionery in India
10 June 2010
Hershey is set to enter the chocolate sector in India with the launch of one of its flagship brands, Kisses with local venture partner Godrej Beverages & Foods.
GLOBAL: Recession fails to hit global Fairtrade sales
26 May 2010
Consumers across the world spent around EUR3.4bn (US$4.2bn) on Fairtrade products in 2009, a 15% increase on 2008.
MALAYSIA: Nestle makes palm oil commitment
18 May 2010
Nestle said it will stop buying palm oil from companies owning or managing high risk plantations or farms linked to deforestation.
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