Recent events
Recent events tied to this brand in public sources.
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2026
Nestlé publishes third-quarter and first-nine-month 2026 results
Nestlé published its third-quarter and first-nine-month 2026 results, reporting third-quarter sales of CHF 22.8 billion and organic growth of 4.0%.
2026
Nestlé collaborated on Nigeria’s Global Handwashing Day event
The Nigerian federal government launched a nationwide handwashing campaign, and the Global Handwashing Day event in Abuja was organised in collaboration with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and Nestlé.
2026
Texas Attorney General sues Nestlé and Gerber over toxic heavy metals in baby food
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has brought legal proceedings against Nestlé and its US subsidiary Gerber Products under the Texas Unfair Trade Practices Act, alleging the companies misled parents about toxic heavy metals in Gerber baby food. The suit alleges Gerber claimed its products were safe and rigorously tested while its own tests showed dangerous levels of arsenic and lead, including rice flour batches used between 2017 and 2019 with more than nine times the permitted arsenic concentration, carrots with up to 17 times the cadmium limit, and sweet potatoes with nearly 10 times the lead limit, and that Gerber issued no recalls or warnings after 2021 lab findings of excess arsenic in rice cereal. Nestlé was not immediately available for comment.
2026
WPP Media appoints Ankitha Acharya as Global Strategy Director for Nestlé account
WPP Media has appointed Ankitha Acharya as Global Strategy Director for its Nestlé business. Acharya confirmed the executive transition in a public statement on LinkedIn and will take charge of global media strategy and cross-market campaign alignment for the Nestlé food and beverage portfolio.
2026
Nestlé recalls baby food batches in Europe over toxin contamination risk
Nestlé initiated a public recall of batches of baby food in several European countries as a precautionary measure after Austrian authorities detected small amounts of cereulide, a toxin causing food poisoning, in two batches. The recall affects the Beba brand and special products such as Alfamino sold in Germany, Italy, Austria, Spain, Denmark, Sweden and Finland, among others. The company said the cause was a technical cleaning defect at a supplier that contaminated an ingredient in December. No illness cases have been reported.
2026
Nestlé recalls specific SMA infant formula batches in Ireland over cereulide risk
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland advised that Nestlé is voluntarily recalling specific batches of SMA infant formula and follow-on formula due to the potential presence of cereulide, a toxin produced by some Bacillus cereus strains that can cause food poisoning. The recall is precautionary, with no reported cases of illness to date, and caregivers are advised not to feed the recalled products to infants or young children.
2022
Fushiliya supply-chain company becomes an authorized Nestlé distributor
A Fushiliya supply-chain company became an authorized distributor for Nestlé, with Fushiliya's hotel and catering brands authorized to sell specified Nestlé products and services.
2022
Nestlé to acquire majority stake in Orgain
Nestlé agreed to acquire a majority stake in Orgain for an undisclosed amount. The article says the deal remains subject to customary regulatory approvals.
2022
Nestlé South Africa recalls limited Kit Kat products
Nestlé South Africa announced a voluntary recall of a limited number of Kit Kat milk chocolate products because they might contain small glass pieces. The company said the issue was found during routine checks, that it had received no complaints or reports of injury, and that the recall covers only products with specified production codes.
2022
Schneider Electric deploys software at Nestlé's Toluca facility
Schneider Electric deployed its EcoStruxures Asset Advisor software at Nescafé’s Toluca Complex in Mexico; a Nestlé Toluca specialist described the move to partner with Schneider Electric as a natural one.
2022
Nestlé launches technology incubator scheme
Nestlé launched an incubator scheme for technology companies addressing food and drink industry logistics and supply-chain challenges, in partnership with The Centre for Digital Innovation and GXO’s Digital Distribution Operation Facility.
2022
Backlash over religious imagery on KitKat packaging
Netizens criticized Nestle’s KitKat campaign for featuring images of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Mata Subhadra on wrappers. Nestle said the packs were intended to celebrate local destinations, expressed regret if it had hurt anyone’s sentiments, and said it had initiated withdrawal of the packs from the market.
2021
Nestlé recalls Nature’s Heart products over undeclared peanuts
Nestlé recalled four Nature’s Heart fruit and trail mix products because they may contain undeclared peanuts. The recall followed two reports of mild allergic reactions; the company was investigating possible cross-contamination during manufacture.
2021
Nestlé subsidiary fined for noncompliant product labeling
Shanghai Nestlé Product Service Co., Ltd. was fined RMB 86,000 by Shanghai's Minhang District Market Supervision Administration for selling food products whose labels did not comply with legal requirements. The authority found that the products lacked production dates, batch numbers, and shelf-life information. Nestlé China said the matter did not involve food safety and that it had promptly cooperated with regulators on rectification.
2021
Nestlé announces regenerative agriculture investment plan
Nestlé announced plans to invest over one billion euro over five years to promote regenerative agriculture across its supply chain.
2021
Ricron Panels receives Nestlé Creating Shared Value Prize
Ricron Panels announced that it received the Nestlé Creating Shared Value Prize for 2020–2021.
2021
Nestlé announces KitKat Chunky Salted Caramel Popcorn
Nestlé announced a limited-edition 42g KitKat Chunky Salted Caramel Popcorn bar, planned to be available at major UK retailers from August 2.
2021
Nestlé launches Panela startup platform in Brazil
Nestlé announced and launched Panela, its first open innovation platform for connecting with startups in Brazil.
2021
Nestlé Bangladesh starts infant-formula production at Sreepur plant
Nestlé Bangladesh started processing, filling and packaging its infant formula at its Tk 150 crore factory in Sreepur, Gazipur. The plant has an annual production capacity of 6,000 tonnes.
2021
Nestlé Pakistan launches paper straws across ready-to-drink packs
Nestlé Pakistan announced the launch of paper straws across its 180–250 ml ready-to-drink packs; the article says the products are now in the market and reports that the change eliminates over 400 million plastic straws.