A recent investigation revealed that Nestlé adds sugar to the majority of Cerelac baby cereals sold in Africa, despite WHO guidelines recommending no added sugars in foods for children under three. Researchers found added sugar in over 90% of the tested samples, with an average of 6 grams per serving. The majority of products without added sugar were imported or recently launched in South Africa, leading to accusations of “double standards” and prioritizing profits over the health of African babies. Nestlé defended its practices, citing the importance of palatable cereals in combating malnutrition and stating that their recipes comply with national regulations, while also announcing the acceleration of its rollout of no added sugar varieties in African countries.
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Nestle to cut 16,000 jobs as new CEO ignites a ‘turnaround fire,’ and it’s certainly a headline that grabs your attention. It seems the world’s largest packaged food company is undergoing a significant shake-up, with a new CEO, Philipp Navratil, at the helm and a clear mandate to cut costs and, crucially, win back investor confidence. That’s right, a whopping 5.8% of Nestle’s global workforce is about to see their positions eliminated. This isn’t just a small adjustment; it’s a major restructuring effort.
This move is part of a larger strategy. Navratil isn’t just trimming the fat; he’s aiming to boost efficiency and, as the analysts note, light a “turnaround fire.”… Continue reading
Nestle abruptly removes CEO Freixe over undisclosed relationship with subordinate. Wow, talk about a plot twist! It seems the seemingly untouchable, head-honcho of a global food giant, has been ousted. The reason? An undisclosed relationship with a subordinate. Honestly, it’s a little mind-boggling, isn’t it? Considering the, shall we say, *interesting* history of this corporation, it’s a bit shocking that *this* is what tripped them up. Child labor, stealing water, questionable environmental practices – yet a workplace romance is the final straw?
Nestle abruptly removes CEO Freixe over undisclosed relationship with subordinate. Let’s be clear: the underlying issue isn’t necessarily the relationship itself.… Continue reading
Following an internal investigation, Nestle has dismissed its chief executive, Laurent Freixe, due to a failure to disclose a romantic relationship with a direct subordinate. The investigation was triggered by a report made through the company’s whistleblowing channel and was overseen by Nestle’s chair and lead independent director, with the support of external counsel. Mr. Freixe, who had been with the company for nearly 40 years, was replaced by Philipp Navratil, and he will not receive an exit package. This decision aligns with similar actions taken by other major corporations, such as BP and McDonald’s, who have also parted ways with their CEOs over undisclosed relationships with employees.
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A French Senate inquiry revealed that the Macron government concealed Nestle’s illegal treatment of mineral water, including Perrier, violating French and European regulations. The report details a deliberate strategy of concealment, spanning years of using banned treatments to avoid contamination, ultimately resulting in a €2 million fine for Nestle. The estimated fraud totals over €3 billion, representing a significant deception of consumers. The inquiry interviewed numerous individuals, including Nestle executives, highlighting a lack of transparency from both Nestle and the French government.
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A French Senate investigation revealed a government cover-up of Nestle’s use of banned treatments in its Perrier and other mineral water brands. The report details how the highest levels of the French state, including the Elysee Palace, authorized microfiltration despite EU regulations prohibiting treatments altering natural mineral water. This authorization, despite knowledge of Nestle’s years-long deception, allowed Nestle to avoid legal action after paying a €2 million fine. The cover-up involved deliberate strategies to maintain a lack of transparency with both national and European authorities.
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Devastating floods in Valencia, Spain, highlighted a critical water crisis exacerbated by preceding drought conditions. The extreme weather events, linked to climate change, damaged sanitation infrastructure and left hundreds of thousands reliant on emergency water supplies. Simultaneously, multinational corporations continue extracting significant water volumes for bottling, raising concerns about equitable resource allocation amidst widespread shortages. This situation, mirrored in other regions like Catalonia and Uruguay, underscores a global water security threat fueled by both climate change and the privatization of water resources.
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When I first read about the Forest Service ordering the Arrowhead bottled water company to shut down their California pipeline, I was shocked to learn about the blatant misuse of such a precious resource. The reports revealing that 94% to 98% of the water diverted monthly was being delivered to an old hotel property for “undisclosed purposes” while the company claimed to be bottling none of it truly left me perplexed. All this time, Californians have been facing droughts, and here we have a corporation extracting millions of gallons of water per month for mysterious reasons.
What struck me the most about this situation was the fact that the hotel and conference facility on the property were not even operational, yet the volumes of water being extracted had significantly increased.… Continue reading
The recent report exposing Nestlé for adding sugar to infant milk sold in poorer countries is truly disturbing. It is disheartening to see a corporation take advantage of vulnerable populations, preying on mothers who may not have access to accurate information or resources. Nestlé’s tactics of providing free formula to breastfeeding moms, leading to their dependence on it, is a cunning and unethical business strategy that needs to be called out and condemned.
The fact that sugar is being added to infant milk formula for children aged six months and older is alarming. Sugar is not a necessary ingredient in infant nutrition and can have detrimental effects on a child’s health, especially in developing countries where access to proper healthcare and nutrition is limited.… Continue reading
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