Tag: Nestlé Professional

Nestlé Professional creates sustainable Nescafé self-serve units featuring used coffee grounds

Stuart Mitchell

Nestlé Professional has created a new material from used coffee grounds and waste plastic, which is being used to make its Nescafé furniture units. All panels of the new units are now made using bespoke materials that combine 70% plastic waste from its Tutbury factory and 30% used Nestlé coffee grounds. Developed in partnership with UK-based manufacturer Regency, the new board material, known as the Nestlé Recycled Plastic Coffee Board, replaces older designs made from MDF, plastic and other virgin materials. The boards are solely made from Nestlé waste materials,…

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Footprint and Nestlé Professional launch 2025 Footprint Sustainability Index

Stuart Mitchell

Footprint, the UK’s leading sustainability and ESG expert in the food and drink industry, in collaboration with Nestlé Professional, has launched the 2025 Footprint Sustainability Index, the essential resource for the foodservice sector. Now in its sixth edition, the Index champions practical, scalable solutions that go beyond box-ticking and reporting, offering a clear roadmap on the actions needed to embed purpose into performance. From the rising importance of data and digital infrastructure to the growing role of sustainability in attracting both talent and customers, it provides strategic guidance at a…

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Nestlé Professional highlights community benefits of regenerative agriculture in new report

Stuart Mitchell

Nestlé Professional has reinforced its commitment to sustainable practices by unveiling its latest report in collaboration with Footprint, “Unlocking the Community Benefits of Regenerative Agriculture from Field to Fork”. This comprehensive report reveals how regenerative agriculture is not only restoring ecosystems but also rebuilding local economies and transforming rural communities. The report reveals that regenerative farms play a crucial role in revitalising local economies, supporting more local jobs and creating stronger connections between farmers and their communities. For instance, according to a study by GIST Impact, supported by the Global…

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Footprint and Nestlé Professional unveil 2024 Footprint Sustainability Index

Stuart Mitchell

Footprint, the UK’s leading sustainability and ESG expert in the food and drink industry, in collaboration with Nestlé Professional, proudly announces the release of its annual report, The Sustainability Index 2024. This comprehensive report showcases the resilience and unwavering commitment of the foodservice industry in its quest to achieve net-zero, emphasising the need for innovative and sustainable practices. In a year characterised by economic pressures, supply chain disruptions and environmental concerns, the 2024 Footprint Sustainability Index emerges as a testament to progress. The report highlights how businesses are continuously innovating…

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UK hospitality leaders unite to transform industry perceptions and attract the next generation

Stuart Mitchell

Five of the UK’s biggest hospitality powerhouses boasting a combined UK workforce of more than 110,000, are uniting to change perceptions of the industry and encourage more young people to consider a career in hospitality.  This autumn, Nestlé Professional, Compass, Sodexo, Elior and Punch Pubs along with UKHospitality Chief Executive Kate Nicholls and esteemed hospitality charity Springboard will take part in a series of nationwide Choose Hospitality school visits, aimed at reshaping perceptions of the hospitality sector and igniting a passion for hospitality careers among young people. Together, they aim…

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