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As the world's largest food and drink company we are dedicated to offering consumers healthy, tasty options and the knowledge they need to make informed choices and inspire them to lead healthier lives.

We are constantly looking at ways to improve our products by reducing salt, sugar and saturated fats. We are adding whole grains, vegetables and other plant-based ingredients to increase their nutritional profile. We are simplifying ingredients lists and sourcing them responsibly. And we are also making the information on packaging easier to understand and educating consumers about balanced portions.

At the same time, we want to maintain trust in the quality and taste of our products. We want to inspire consumers to lead healthier lives through more active lifestyles and improved nutrition.

Our progress

roadmap of progress
2010
  • No artificial colours, sweeteners or preservatives in Nesquik Beverages

The same ethos applies to pet food. A complete and balanced diet, given in the right quantity, is fundamental to helping our pets to live the longest, happiest lives possible. We are constantly listening to feedback from pet owners, responding to their desire for foods with fewer artificial ingredients without compromising on quality or taste.

For example, the colourants in our products have always been perfectly safe but we recognise that just as people don't want colourants in their own food, they don't want them in their pet's food either. We have already achieved a commitment to completely remove artificial colourants from our main meal products by 2020 and by 2023, we will completely remove artificial colourants in snacks as well. With that in mind, our AdVENTuROS® Dog Snack brand was launched without colourants, artificial flavourings or artificial preservatives, with new products available on shelves from January 2021.

In March 2021 we also removed the remaining non-artificial colours from our Felix ranges.

2011
  • Removed hydrogenated vegetable oils
  • Signed up to the UK Government’s Public Health Responsibility Deal, 17 pledges

The same ethos applies to pet food. A complete and balanced diet, given in the right quantity, is fundamental to helping our pets to live the longest, happiest lives possible. We are constantly listening to feedback from pet owners, responding to their desire for foods with fewer artificial ingredients without compromising on quality or taste.

For example, the colourants in our products have always been perfectly safe but we recognise that just as people don't want colourants in their own food, they don't want them in their pet's food either. We have already achieved a commitment to completely remove artificial colourants from our main meal products by 2020 and by 2023, we will completely remove artificial colourants in snacks as well. With that in mind, our AdVENTuROS® Dog Snack brand was launched without colourants, artificial flavourings or artificial preservatives, with new products available on shelves from January 2021.

In March 2021 we also removed the remaining non-artificial colours from our Felix ranges.

2012
  • Nestlé confectionery 100% free from artificial flavours, colours and preservatives
  • Phunky Foods partnership on Nestlé Healthy Kids

The same ethos applies to pet food. A complete and balanced diet, given in the right quantity, is fundamental to helping our pets to live the longest, happiest lives possible. We are constantly listening to feedback from pet owners, responding to their desire for foods with fewer artificial ingredients without compromising on quality or taste.

For example, the colourants in our products have always been perfectly safe but we recognise that just as people don't want colourants in their own food, they don't want them in their pet's food either. We have already achieved a commitment to completely remove artificial colourants from our main meal products by 2020 and by 2023, we will completely remove artificial colourants in snacks as well. With that in mind, our AdVENTuROS® Dog Snack brand was launched without colourants, artificial flavourings or artificial preservatives, with new products available on shelves from January 2021.

In March 2021 we also removed the remaining non-artificial colours from our Felix ranges.

2013
  • 3,800 tonnes of saturated fat removed from KitKat
  • Front of pack colour-coded labelling on wholly-owned Nestlé products
  • Nestlé Employees Wellness Strategy introduced

The same ethos applies to pet food. A complete and balanced diet, given in the right quantity, is fundamental to helping our pets to live the longest, happiest lives possible. We are constantly listening to feedback from pet owners, responding to their desire for foods with fewer artificial ingredients without compromising on quality or taste.

For example, the colourants in our products have always been perfectly safe but we recognise that just as people don't want colourants in their own food, they don't want them in their pet's food either. We have already achieved a commitment to completely remove artificial colourants from our main meal products by 2020 and by 2023, we will completely remove artificial colourants in snacks as well. With that in mind, our AdVENTuROS® Dog Snack brand was launched without colourants, artificial flavourings or artificial preservatives, with new products available on shelves from January 2021.

In March 2021 we also removed the remaining non-artificial colours from our Felix ranges.

2014
  • 4.3 tonnes of salt removed from Maggi 3 Minute Noodles
  • All single serve confectionery under 250kcal

The same ethos applies to pet food. A complete and balanced diet, given in the right quantity, is fundamental to helping our pets to live the longest, happiest lives possible. We are constantly listening to feedback from pet owners, responding to their desire for foods with fewer artificial ingredients without compromising on quality or taste.

For example, the colourants in our products have always been perfectly safe but we recognise that just as people don't want colourants in their own food, they don't want them in their pet's food either. We have already achieved a commitment to completely remove artificial colourants from our main meal products by 2020 and by 2023, we will completely remove artificial colourants in snacks as well. With that in mind, our AdVENTuROS® Dog Snack brand was launched without colourants, artificial flavourings or artificial preservatives, with new products available on shelves from January 2021.

In March 2021 we also removed the remaining non-artificial colours from our Felix ranges.

2015
  • 30% sugar reduction in Honey Cheerios and Nesquik Cereals
  • Introduced Munch Bunch 30% less sugar range
  • 10% sugar reduction in Sanpellegrino sparkling fruit-based beverages
  • No marketing of products high in fat, salt or sugar to children under 16
  • 8 tonnes of saturated fat removed from Fab ice cream recipe
  • Introduced free health checks for all Nestlé employees
  • RSPH award for our Employee Wellness Programme

The same ethos applies to pet food. A complete and balanced diet, given in the right quantity, is fundamental to helping our pets to live the longest, happiest lives possible. We are constantly listening to feedback from pet owners, responding to their desire for foods with fewer artificial ingredients without compromising on quality or taste.

For example, the colourants in our products have always been perfectly safe but we recognise that just as people don't want colourants in their own food, they don't want them in their pet's food either. We have already achieved a commitment to completely remove artificial colourants from our main meal products by 2020 and by 2023, we will completely remove artificial colourants in snacks as well. With that in mind, our AdVENTuROS® Dog Snack brand was launched without colourants, artificial flavourings or artificial preservatives, with new products available on shelves from January 2021.

In March 2021 we also removed the remaining non-artificial colours from our Felix ranges.

2016
  • Whole grain No.1 ingredient in popular Nestlé children cereals
  • Cereals sold in 2016 vs 2003: 383 million teaspoons less sugar plus 230 million extra servings of whole grain
  • Nestlé scientists develop a way to make less sugar taste just as sweet

The same ethos applies to pet food. A complete and balanced diet, given in the right quantity, is fundamental to helping our pets to live the longest, happiest lives possible. We are constantly listening to feedback from pet owners, responding to their desire for foods with fewer artificial ingredients without compromising on quality or taste.

For example, the colourants in our products have always been perfectly safe but we recognise that just as people don't want colourants in their own food, they don't want them in their pet's food either. We have already achieved a commitment to completely remove artificial colourants from our main meal products by 2020 and by 2023, we will completely remove artificial colourants in snacks as well. With that in mind, our AdVENTuROS® Dog Snack brand was launched without colourants, artificial flavourings or artificial preservatives, with new products available on shelves from January 2021.

In March 2021 we also removed the remaining non-artificial colours from our Felix ranges.

2017
  • New recipes for KitKat (extra milk and cocoa), Milkybar (milk No.1 ingredient) and Rowntree’s (30% less sugar)
  • Nestlé Professional's all three bouillons reformulated to be gluten free and to meet salt targets
  • Multigrain Cheerios reformulation: 260 tonnes of sugar removed, wholegrain up from 77.9% to 81.3%
  • Maggi UK supports Peas Please pledge to encourage vegetable consumption
  • 10% sugar reduction pledge in confectionery and in cereals
  • 10% average sugar reduction in cereals pledged
  • Achieved 2017 Public Health Responsibility Deal salt targets for all products in 14 out of 15 categories

The same ethos applies to pet food. A complete and balanced diet, given in the right quantity, is fundamental to helping our pets to live the longest, happiest lives possible. We are constantly listening to feedback from pet owners, responding to their desire for foods with fewer artificial ingredients without compromising on quality or taste.

For example, the colourants in our products have always been perfectly safe but we recognise that just as people don't want colourants in their own food, they don't want them in their pet's food either. We have already achieved a commitment to completely remove artificial colourants from our main meal products by 2020 and by 2023, we will completely remove artificial colourants in snacks as well. With that in mind, our AdVENTuROS® Dog Snack brand was launched without colourants, artificial flavourings or artificial preservatives, with new products available on shelves from January 2021.

In March 2021 we also removed the remaining non-artificial colours from our Felix ranges.

2018
  • Introduced Munch Bunch Organic Fromage Frais
  • Original Shreddies reformulation: 330 tonnes (16%) less sugar, wholegrain up from 94.4% to 96.2%
  • Nesquik Chocolate Pots Dessert 10% less sugar 5% less calories
  • 40% average sugar reduction in Sanpellegrino sparkling fruit-based beverages

The same ethos applies to pet food. A complete and balanced diet, given in the right quantity, is fundamental to helping our pets to live the longest, happiest lives possible. We are constantly listening to feedback from pet owners, responding to their desire for foods with fewer artificial ingredients without compromising on quality or taste.

For example, the colourants in our products have always been perfectly safe but we recognise that just as people don't want colourants in their own food, they don't want them in their pet's food either. We have already achieved a commitment to completely remove artificial colourants from our main meal products by 2020 and by 2023, we will completely remove artificial colourants in snacks as well. With that in mind, our AdVENTuROS® Dog Snack brand was launched without colourants, artificial flavourings or artificial preservatives, with new products available on shelves from January 2021.

In March 2021 we also removed the remaining non-artificial colours from our Felix ranges.

2019
  • Nescafé Gold Frothy Coffee launch dairy alternative lattes – the UK’s first plant-based lattes
  • 700 tonnes of sugar and 2.5 billion calories removed from Nescafé Gold Frothy Coffee, Coffee Mate and Nescafé in ones
  • 10% of sugar removed from confectionery portfolio
  • 89% saturated fat reduction and a low saturated fat claim on Maggi 3 Minute Noodles
  • Launch of Garden Gourmet for Nestlé Professional
  • Launch of plant-based Maggi Recipe Mixes

The same ethos applies to pet food. A complete and balanced diet, given in the right quantity, is fundamental to helping our pets to live the longest, happiest lives possible. We are constantly listening to feedback from pet owners, responding to their desire for foods with fewer artificial ingredients without compromising on quality or taste.

For example, the colourants in our products have always been perfectly safe but we recognise that just as people don't want colourants in their own food, they don't want them in their pet's food either. We have already achieved a commitment to completely remove artificial colourants from our main meal products by 2020 and by 2023, we will completely remove artificial colourants in snacks as well. With that in mind, our AdVENTuROS® Dog Snack brand was launched without colourants, artificial flavourings or artificial preservatives, with new products available on shelves from January 2021.

In March 2021 we also removed the remaining non-artificial colours from our Felix ranges.

2020
  • Further 3% sugar reduction in KitKat
  • Around 850 tonnes of sugar, 3.1 billion calories and 7 tonnes of saturated fat removed from Nescafé Gold Frothy Coffee, Coffee Mate, Nescafé in ones and hot chocolates
  • Nestlé Health Science's launch of Optifast and success with NHS trials
  • Launch of Munch Bunch Magic Fruit Fromage Frais with all natural ingredients
  • Launch of Garden Gourmet plant-based alternative recipes by Nestlé Professional
  • Launch of Vegan Rowntree’s and Vegan Carnation

The same ethos applies to pet food. A complete and balanced diet, given in the right quantity, is fundamental to helping our pets to live the longest, happiest lives possible. We are constantly listening to feedback from pet owners, responding to their desire for foods with fewer artificial ingredients without compromising on quality or taste.

For example, the colourants in our products have always been perfectly safe but we recognise that just as people don't want colourants in their own food, they don't want them in their pet's food either. We have already achieved a commitment to completely remove artificial colourants from our main meal products by 2020 and by 2023, we will completely remove artificial colourants in snacks as well. With that in mind, our AdVENTuROS® Dog Snack brand was launched without colourants, artificial flavourings or artificial preservatives, with new products available on shelves from January 2021.

In March 2021 we also removed the remaining non-artificial colours from our Felix ranges.

2021
  • Launch of Shreddies The Simple One
  • Launch of Nescafé Dolce Gusto flat white plant-based pods
  • Launch of plant-based milk alternative Wunda
  • Launch of Vegan KitKat
  • Launch of Garden Gourmet plant-based meat alternatives in retail
  • Working towards 2024 UK Government salt reduction targets

The same ethos applies to pet food. A complete and balanced diet, given in the right quantity, is fundamental to helping our pets to live the longest, happiest lives possible. We are constantly listening to feedback from pet owners, responding to their desire for foods with fewer artificial ingredients without compromising on quality or taste.

For example, the colourants in our products have always been perfectly safe but we recognise that just as people don't want colourants in their own food, they don't want them in their pet's food either. We have already achieved a commitment to completely remove artificial colourants from our main meal products by 2020 and by 2023, we will completely remove artificial colourants in snacks as well. With that in mind, our AdVENTuROS® Dog Snack brand was launched without colourants, artificial flavourings or artificial preservatives, with new products available on shelves from January 2021.

In March 2021 we also removed the remaining non-artificial colours from our Felix ranges.