The Irish Times

Nestlé to halt sales of most brands in Russia

Swiss food giant bows to criticism of continued presence in Russian markets

Wed Mar 23 2022 - 15:21

Nestlé unveils €1.25bn plan to support cocoa growers

Investment aims to enhance ethical credentials of food giant’s chocolate business

Thu Jan 27 2022 - 07:02

Port gridlocks, the stock wealth gap and new names for Facebook

Planet Business: Have a break, have an upgrade

Sat Oct 23 2021 - 05:27

Nestlé says UK worker shortage could hit Quality Street supplies at Christmas

Company says it is ‘working hard’ to ensure supplies

Thu Oct 07 2021 - 15:44

Nestlé cautions on margins despite sales boost

Food giant raises organic growth forecasts but worries about inflation

Thu Jul 29 2021 - 16:28

Nestlé says majority of its food portfolio is unhealthy

Internal document says brands underperform against ‘external definitions of health’ amid consumer pressure

Mon May 31 2021 - 10:05

Nestlé in talks to buy Bountiful Company

Deal for maker of Nature’s Bounty vitamins would mark latest push into health and nutrition

Mon Apr 26 2021 - 12:47

Nestle sales rise almost 8% as home working fuels Nespresso demand

Restaurants also stock up as they begin reopening

Thu Apr 22 2021 - 07:55

Nestlé plans €2.9bn investment to help fight climate change

Tree-planting and renewable electricity for its factories are targeted in new programme

Thu Dec 03 2020 - 16:26

Nestle pushes back sales growth targets on slower China growth

Revenue slowed before coronavirus outbreak

Thu Feb 13 2020 - 08:39

Nestle selling US ice cream business for €3.59bn

Company includes brands like Haagen-Dazs and Drumstick

Thu Dec 12 2019 - 09:29

Nestlé in talks to sell skincare business for €9bn

Chief executive Mark Schneider is focusing on coffee, water and pet food for growth

Thu May 16 2019 - 07:56

Nestlé opens door for possible sale of L’Oréal stake

Firm said it will not increase 23% stake in French cosmetics maker L’Oréal

Thu Feb 15 2018 - 07:57

Nestlé hopes pink KitKat will be big in Japan

Berry-tasting snack being pitched at millennials

Thu Jan 18 2018 - 10:33

Nespresso scopes Irish expansion outside of Dublin

Company doubles its Irish presence to six locations in the past three years

Wed Sept 20 2017 - 06:34

Drop in AstraZeneca shares dominate European markets

Dublin closes slightly up as Ryanair and Glanbia gain

Thu Jul 27 2017 - 19:06

Nestlé plans €18bn buyback after Third Point reveals stake

Activist hedge fund investor forces Swiss group to reverse buyback policy

Tue Jun 27 2017 - 19:47

Nestle shares hit record high after New York hedge fund discloses its stake

Activist investor Dan Loeb wants Swiss food group to address ‘staid culture’

Mon Jun 26 2017 - 18:06

Nestle maintains modest growth forecast despite weak demand

Swiss food giant hit by weak consumer demand for packaged foods in North America

Thu Apr 20 2017 - 16:46

Swiss chocolate sees its magic melt

Health-conscious consumers are cutting back on sugary products

Wed Apr 12 2017 - 14:51

Students planning to take J-1 advised to book embassy interviews

Level of interest in scheme remains high despite requirement to line up job in advance

Tue Apr 26 2016 - 08:51