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2020
Nestlé appoints Central and West Africa CEO
Nestlé appointed Mauricio Alarcon as chief executive officer of Nestlé Central and West Africa Ltd, effective September 1, 2020.
2020
Tsingtao to produce and sell Nestlé Youhuo in China under license
Under a licensing agreement, Tsingtao Brewery will produce and sell the Nestlé Youhuo brand in China.
2020
Nestlé agrees to sell its mainland China water business to Tsingtao Brewery Group
Nestlé announced that it had agreed to a strategic cooperation with Tsingtao Brewery Group under which the group would purchase Nestlé's mainland China water business. The article reports an agreement, not a completed sale.
2020
Tsingtao Brewery Group and Nestlé form a strategic drinking-water partnership
Tsingtao Brewery Group and Nestlé announced a strategic partnership in the drinking-water business in mainland China. Under the arrangement, Nestlé will grant Tsingtao exclusive mainland China use of the Nestlé Pure Life brand after the transaction.
2020
Nestlé enters plant-based seafood alternatives market
The article reports that Nestlé entered the market for plant-based seafood alternatives.
2020
Nestlé factory confirms effluent overflow near Aisne river fish deaths
Nestlé’s Challerange factory confirmed an occasional, involuntary overflow of biological sludge effluent from its wastewater treatment plant on Sunday evening. The report also states that thousands of fish were found dead in the nearby Aisne river and that tests were being carried out to determine the origin of the pollution.
2020
Milkybar appoints its first Australian ‘Kid-ult’ ambassador
Nestlé appointed Nicholas Shields as Australia’s first Milkybar ‘Kid-ult’ ambassador. The competition-winning ambassador is required to promote the new Milkybar Whirl and wear an adult-sized version of the Milkybar Kid costume.
2020
Tiantu completes first close of dollar VC fund with Nestlé as cornerstone investor
Tiantu Investment completed the first close of its first dollar-denominated VC fund, with Nestlé Group as a cornerstone investor.
2020
Nestlé and Nanogirl announce Fieldays recycling partnership
Nestlé and Nanogirl announced a partnership for the 2020 Fieldays, with interactive experiments and activities intended to help New Zealand audiences understand packaging reuse and recycling.
2020
Nestlé to discontinue five chocolate products in South Africa
Nestlé said it would discontinue Milky Bar Peanut, Milkybar Double, Bar One Peanut, Milo Bar and Chocolate Log in South Africa; the article says Peppermint Crisp would remain available.
2020
Nestlé Canada announces sale of Pure Life bottled water business
Nestlé Canada said it is selling its Pure Life bottled water business to Ice River Springs. The sale includes two factories and a well, is expected to close in the third quarter, and is contingent on regulatory approval.
2020
Nestlé Pakistan partners with Cheetay
Nestlé Pakistan partnered with Cheetay so customers could purchase Nestlé products through Cheetay’s grocery delivery service.
2020
Nestlé donates protective equipment to Ethiopia's Ministry of Health
Nestlé donated 500 scrubs and 500 pairs of rubber boots to Ethiopia's Ministry of Health for distribution to two coronavirus treatment centers, supporting healthcare workers during the pandemic.
2020
Nestlé Health Science agrees to acquire a majority stake in Vital Proteins
Nestlé announced that Nestlé Health Science had agreed to acquire a majority stake in Vital Proteins. The transaction was pending regulatory approval; the amount was not disclosed.
2020
Starbucks premium instant coffee launched in Malaysia
Nestlé Malaysia launched a Starbucks premium instant soluble coffee range in Malaysia, comprising medium-roast and dark-roast coffees and other coffee beverages.
2020
Nestlé says it may sell Yinlu’s peanut milk and congee businesses
Nestlé disclosed that it may sell Yinlu’s peanut milk and eight-treasure congee businesses in China, while retaining and developing the ready-to-drink coffee business distributed and canned by Yinlu. The sale was presented as a possibility, not a completed transaction.
2020
Zoégas launches select coffee editions in Sweden
Nestlé launched select editions of Zoégas whole-bean and roast-and-ground coffee in Sweden. The blend is Rainforest Alliance certified and uses arabica beans from Brazil, Rwanda and Colombia.
2020
Nestlé partners with Rainforest Alliance on Zoégas coffee traceability
Nestlé partnered with the Rainforest Alliance, which provides certification information for Zoégas coffee to support its traceability through the IBM Food Trust blockchain platform.
2020
Nestlé extends partnership with Role Models and Leaders Australia
Nestlé said it would extend its 10-year partnership with Role Models and Leaders Australia, whose Girls Academy runs a school-based engagement program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander girls.
2020
Nestlé donates products to Sri Lankan frontline workers
Nestlé donated close to half a million servings of food and beverage products, worth Rs. 15 million, to Sri Lanka’s National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 for distribution to medical workers, armed forces and others.