Inside the $330bn functional food frenzy fuelled by PepsiCo, Coke & Nestlé
From PepsiCo to Nestlé, global giants are racing to cash in on the booming functional food craze, but with trends shifting fast, the stakes have never been higher
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Nestlé bets big on ‘healthy longevity’: Inside its new launch
Which ingredients make Nestlé’s new drinks suitable for healthy ageing?
New product development
New beverage launches: Nestlé, boutique whisky, Oatly and more…
A wave of new beverage launches is landing across functional shots, RTDs, mead and premium sparkling drinks, as brands tap trends in flavour expansion, better‑for‑you formats and elevated alcohol‑free alternatives
Nestlé sharpens focus on coffee as key growth engine
Nestlé’s new coffee pillar brings together global power brands Nescafé, Nespresso and Starbucks. And RTD coffee will be a feature for all three...
From recalls to cold coffee: What to expect from Nestlé’s FY25 results
After a year marked by a CEO shake-up and its biggest ever product recall, the Swiss CPG major is embarking on a strategic reset in 2026
Nestlé backs global cereulide standards as recalls grow
The Swiss major has joined calls for harmonized safety standards on cereulide, the toxin at the center of a major infant formula recall
New safety thresholds for toxin disrupting infant formula sector
It’s hoped EFSA’s proposed limits will offer clarity for manufacturers and regulators alike
How coffee creamer brands stay top of mind
From Chobani to International Delight, creamer brands are elevating their product development and marketing tactics to keep shoppers onboard
From regulatory gaps to litigation: What we know about the infant formula recalls
Manufacturers and food safety authorities are under fire after a toxin was discovered in infant formula batches. Here’s what we know so far
Opinion
Infant formula crisis: Why comms preparedness is no longer optional
Nestlé, Danone and Lactalis are navigating one of the biggest crises in food and drink this year, so what next for the communications strategy?
Nestlé and Danone shares fall amid infant formula crisis
Infant formula contamination recall is damaging company reputations and hitting shares
Cocoa crunch: How shortages are rewriting chocolate’s future
As climate, disease and regulation strain global cocoa supply, manufacturers are turning to low‑cocoa and cocoa‑free innovations to protect margins and future-proof their portfolios
Nestlé’s reputation in danger over global infant formula recall
The CPG major faces the biggest product recall in its history - and investors want answers
Nestlé infant formula recall escalates
Nestlé faces global scrutiny as infant formula recall widens over contamination fears
Nestlé retains right to label Perrier ‘natural’ amid filtration scandal
A French court has rejected a case against Perrier’s owner Nestlé, who will now reclaim legal fees
Back to RIG: How will new Nestle CEO’s growth plans impact APAC?
New Nestle CEO Philipp Navratil has reset Real Internal Growth (RIG) as his ‘most important’ priority moving forward – but just how will his plans for this impact APAC?
Nestlé targets 18 underperformers in major marketing and efficiency push
“What we’re doing is working but it’s not good enough,” CEO Philipp Navratil told investors during the CPG major’s Q3 FY25 results presentation
Nestlé’s Q3 results: What to look forward to
The CPG major will report its nine-month financials later this week – here’s what to look forward to
Nespresso announces new CEO
Alfonso Gonzalez Loeschen, currently CEO of Nespresso North America, has been appointed to head up global Nespresso operations
Nestlé investor trust shaken following CEO scandal
Nestlé’s CEO scandal has rattled investors, triggering a share price dip and raising fresh concerns over leadership stability at the food giant
Nestlé’s CFO Anna Manz: “We didn’t expect to find ourselves here”
The CFO spoke out on why Freixe was let go – and why Philipp Navratil was picked for the CEO job
Nestlé CEO confirmed: Who is Philipp Navratil?
The former Nespresso CEO has stepped up to lead the world’s biggest food company
Nespresso chief becomes new Nestlé CEO in shock announcement
Philipp Navratil becomes CEO of Nestlé with immediate effect: following the dismissal of CEO Laurent Freixe on Sept 1
Nestlé’s CEO scandal: What now?
Laurent Freixe has been dismissed over conduct violation - here’s everything you need to know
Nestlé appoints new CEO
Philipp Navratil gets top job as Laurent Freixe dismissed
Can KDP and JDE Peet’s new coffee giant challenge Nestlé’s stronghold?
Keurig, Jacobs and Douwe Egberts take on Nespresso and Nescafe
Big food powers up: how Nestlé & Kraft Heinz secure supply chains
Two food and drink giants reveal key strategies to secure raw materials vital to business survival, as climate change exposes the fragility of global supply chains
MILO at 75: Exclusive behind-the-scenes look at iconic Nestlé brand
Explore how Nestlé’s MILO is made with rare behind-the-scenes access and exclusive insights into its production, branding, and legacy in Asia
How Nescafé is “reinventing” itself for younger audiences
Nestlé wants to convert 18 to 24 year olds into coffee concentrate drinkers, and is leaning into influencer marketing to get there
Nestlé to sell €5bn water division
Food and beverage giant Nestlé plans to focus on flagship brands including KitKat and Nespresso
Nestlé eyes share gains in coffee creamers, infant nutrition
Nestlé’s coffee creamer sales continued to underwhelm in Q1 2025 but the Swiss firm says it’s made ‘big strides’ in fixing its supply and capacity issues in the Americas
Chocolate and coffee fuel Nestlé sales growth
Food and beverage giant Nestlé reveals strong organic sales and positive growth forecast despite challenging market
How are coffee giants dealing with high coffee prices?
Coffee giants such as Nestlé and Keurig Dr Pepper have multiple strategies up their sleeves to keep coffee thriving...
How Nestlé & Danone stir up the billion-dollar coffee creamer space
From cold foam creamers to Super Bowl ads, the two category majors are in close competition. How are they innovating – and where’s the US coffee creamer category at?
Cold coffee has hot growth potential, says Nestlé
Cold coffee is ‘increasingly the coffee drink of choice’ for Millennials and Gen Z, says Nestlé – and the company is responding with new innovations.
Budweiser, Stella Artois and more: The big beverage ads at Super Bowl LIX
David Beckham, Matt Damon, Channing Tatum and Shania Twain all feature this year
Coffee Shop At Home: Nestle unveils strategies to boost business in India and China
Nestle is targeting growth for its coffee business in China, India and the Middle East, where consumptions lags far behind the global average.
Nescafé‘s espresso concentrates taps into café culture
The coffee brand taps into café culture and customizable premium drinks coveted by younger consumers
Nestlé to spin off water brands into a standalone business
Nestlé's water brands will be separated into a standalone business as of January 1, 2025, the company announced this morning.
Nestlé streamlines operations amid soft demand
The food major downgrades its FY24 growth outlook again as it predicts consumer demand to remain soft.
Nespresso launches honey range: marking first ever innovation beyond coffee
Nespresso USA is launching Nespresso Bloom, its first range of honey products. What’s prompted the coffee giant to innovate outside of coffee?
From compostable capsules to iced brews: Coffee innovation helps drive growth at Nestlé
Nestlé has stepped up innovation across its business: with 15% more product launches across the first half of 2024 than the same period last year. And coffee innovations – such as Nescafé Ice Roast Coffee, Nescafé cold-concentrate and the Vertuo system –...
'On-the-go innovation': Nestle China’s latest oolong tea contains clinically studied mulberry leaf extract
Nestle China is expanding its range of products containing white mulberry leaf extract clinically shown to reduce postprandial blood sugar increase, with its latest launch a no-sugar Oolong tea.
‘Coffee meets tea’: Nescafe China touts dual beverage experience with upcycled cascara drink line
Nestle China has launched an upcycled cascara beverage line that offers consumers a dual ‘coffee meets tea’ drinking experience, tapping on the strong local demand for teas and rapid new product innovation.
Classy coffee: Nestle India taps growing local in-home coffee consumption trend to make premium Nespresso launch
Nestle India is banking on the rapid rise of in-home coffee consumption in the country to launch premium coffee brand Nespresso, aiming to reach supermarket shelves in the South Asian market by the end of this year.
Contamination of Nestlé bottled water sources? Food agency raises alarm in leaked report
Concerns over the ‘health quality’ of Nestlé bottled water brands Perrier, Vittel, and others, have been raised by France’s food agency, according to a leaked report.
Nestlé study explores NAD+ boosting ability of trigonelline
Dietary supplementation with trigonelline, a compound found in fenugreek seeds and coffee beans, may boost NAD+ levels, enhance muscle strength and prevent fatigue during aging, says a new study from Nestlé Research.
Nestlé in hot water over Perrier and Vittel processing methods
The largest bottled water company in the world is being accused of selling bottled tap water as mineral water and using illegal treatment methods to do so.
Nestlé invests $100m in Vietnam coffee factory
Nestlé Vietnam will use a $100m investment at its Tri An coffee factory to increase production capacity: helping the company meet growing local and international demand for brands such as Nescafé, Nescafé Dolce Gusto and Starbucks.
Concentrate-d cuppa: Nestle banks on convenience trend in Vietnam to launch new Nescafe products
Nestle Vietnam is banking on the rising demand for convenient beverage options in the country to drive the growth of its newest Nescafe format innovation, a ready-to-serve liquid concentrate.