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Louis van Wyk, Technical Director, Nestlé East & Southern Africa Region

Water security as a defining constraint to South Africa’s manufacturing future

Water security has increasingly become a defining factor shaping the future of economies, cities, and, most critically, food systems. Rising demand and growing pressure on water…

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Redefining coffee innovation for South Africa: How NESCAFÉ Espresso Concentrate fits changing lifestyles

Coffee in South Africa is evolving. Traditionally dominated by instant coffee at home and a growing café culture in urban centres, consumers are now seeking coffee that is…

Skimmelkrans farm in George, Western Cape, where every aspect is aligned to circular practices such as water preservation.

Circularity is central to the Nestlé promise of food security in our lifetime

The company’s practical approach can revolutionise the way we produce food, creating a more sustainable system

The heavy rainfall in Brazil, the world’s largest coffee producer, is driving the price increases and will likely affect the country’s 2024/25 supply. Photo by Rodrigo Capote/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Poor weather disrupts global coffee supplies

Your morning cuppa may cost a little more because of heavy rainfall in Brazil and drought in Vietnam

Nestlé’s Communication Executive Mota Mota.

Climate crisis: Huge blow to cocoa producers

Chocolate prices set to soar as climate change affects Nestlé’s production

Only 9% of plastics is recycled once and less than 1% is recycled twice

A handful of multinational corporations is responsible for the world’s plastic waste

Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and Nestle were responsible for the most pieces of plastic collected according to an environmental pressure group

The listing — valued at a reported R71-billion — is expected to deepen the Nigerian capital market, increasing its attractiveness to investors. (AFP)

MTN lists on Nigerian Stock Exchange

Despite fighting other billion-dollar tax battles in court, the company is officially on the bourse

According to Nestlé

Dairy factory in Mossel Bay goes drought-friendly

By using an evaporation process at a new waste water treatment plant on site, approximately 47 tankers of water will now be recovered

According to Nestlé

Nestle vows to intensify fight against child labour

Nestle has pledged to redouble efforts to stop child labour after research showed the practice was rife on its supplying Cote d’Ivoire cocoa farms.

Coca-Cola, Nestle, Guiness adapting to thrive in Africa

Multinational corporations believe Africa is booming and are turning to a new brand of sales rep to reach the continent’s remote regions.

Feeding healthy habits

Feeding healthy habits

A day of fun during the National Nutritional Week helped kids in Limpopo learn about the benefits of good nutrition.

Mugabe ill health reports dismissed

Mugabe threatens Swiss properties in Zimbabwe

Robert Mugabe has warned Switzerland he would "reciprocate" after his wife and top officials were denied visas to attend a UN meeting there.

Zim media activist detained in fresh crackdown

Zim Parliament throws out ‘absurd’ nationalisation laws

Zimbabwe’s Parliament has declared that Mugabe-backed regulations seeking to nationalise foreign companies are "unconstitutional … and absurd".

Plant a garden for the future

There are many benefits to planting a food garden at your school, writes <b>Thabo Mohlala</b>.

Nestlé denies ‘Rooibos robbery’

Food company Nestlé on Friday denied contravening the country’s Biodiversity Act in an act of "Rooibos robbery".

Nestlé reopens in Zimbabwe

Nestlé has reopened its factory in Zimbabwe after receiving assurances from the government that its business will not be interfered with again.

Zimbabwe assures Nestlé on safety after shutdown

Zimbabwe has reassured food giant Nestlé on the safety of its staff after a dispute on buying milk from President Robert Mugabe’s farm.

Nestlé shuts up shop in Zimbabwe

Swiss food giant Nestlé has shut down its Zimbabwe unit after a week of harassment from government officials.

Zim puts the screws on Nestlé

Authorities have threatened Nestlé’s Zimbabwe unit in a bid to force the company to reverse its decision to stop buying milk from Grace Mugabe’s farm.

Milking Zimbabwe

AfriForum has started a campaign to boycott Nestlé products in response to news that the company is buying milk from a farm owned by Grace Mugabe.