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Nestlé partners with Africa Food Prize to strengthen food security and climate change resilience

Stuart Mitchell

Nestlé has announced that it is partnering with the Africa Food Prize to help accelerate the transformation of food systems in Africa, as a way of strengthening the continent’s food security and building greater climate change resilience. The Africa Food Prize awards USD 100,000 to individuals and institutions that are pioneering agricultural and food systems transformation in Africa. The Prize puts a spotlight on uniquely impactful agri-food initiatives and technological innovations that can be replicated across the continent to increase food security, spur economic growth and development, and eliminate hunger…

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Nestlé Confectionery announces major packaging innovations for Quality Street and KitKat

Stuart Mitchell

Nestlé Confectionery has announced industry-leading packaging innovations for two of its best-loved brands – Quality Street and KitKat. In a category first, Quality Street will move to recyclable paper packaging for its twist-wrapped sweets. By replacing the double layer of foil and cellulose with a paper wrap, Quality Street will remove more than two billion pieces of packaging material from the brand’s supply chain. At the same time, KitKat will introduce wrappers made with 80% recycled plastic*. These wrappers can be recycled at more than 5,000 supermarkets across the UK…

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Brits bid for greener lifestyles but are overwhelmed by eco advice, new research reveals

Stuart Mitchell

British adults want to do their bit for the planet – but are often stuck when it comes to sustainability, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 adults by KitKat found a clear appetite to live greener: 45 per cent of people believe they can make a real difference by being more environmentally friendly, and over half (57 per cent) say they know they could do more. But over a quarter of Brits (26 per cent) feel overwhelmed by eco advice, with a huge six in 10 (59 per…

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Nestlé creates market for food-grade recycled plastics, launches fund to boost packaging innovation

Stuart Mitchell

Nestlé has announced that it will invest up to CHF 2 billion (over $1.5bn) to lead the shift from virgin plastics to food-grade recycled plastics and to accelerate the development of innovative sustainable packaging solutions. Building on its 2018 commitment to make 100% of its packaging recyclable or reusable by 2025, Nestlé will reduce its use of virgin plastics by one third in the same period whilst working with others to advance the circular economy and endeavor to clean up plastic waste from oceans, lakes and rivers. Food quality and…

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Nestlé to launch plant-based sausages in Europe and US

Stuart Mitchell

Nestlé is launching plant-based sausages in Europe and the United States that they claim look, taste and cook like a sausage should. In Europe, the soy-based Garden Gourmet Incredible Sausage will be available in Bratwurst and Chorizo styles. It will launch for retail starting in March in 11 European markets, including Austria, Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland. Soon after, version for restaurants and food service will be available to out of home customers. The United States will see the pea protein-based Sweet Earth Sausage arrive on shelves…

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