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  • There is no sugar in infant formulas in Ghana – Nestle

    There is no sugar in infant formulas in Ghana – Nestle

    Nestle Ghana Limited says it does not add sugars (sucrose and glucose) to infant formulas for children in the country.

    “Like everywhere in the world, in Ghana, we do not add sugars (sucrose and glucose) to infant formulas for children aged 0–12 months.

    “In Ghana, all our growing-up milks have no added sugars except NIDO1+, to which we add honey, in compliance with strict international and local regulations,” the company said in a press release.

    It is in response to criticisms that the company was adding sugar to its baby food in some countries, according to an analysis by an organisation, that campaigns for the observance of human rights by Swiss-based companies.

    The release said Baby Food and Infant Formula were highly regulated categories and that Nestle applied the same nutrition, health, and wellness principles everywhere in the world, aligned with both international and local guidelines and regulations.

    “This includes compliance with labelling requirements and thresholds on carbohydrate content that encompasses sugars.”

    It said that regarding cereals, there may be slight variations in recipes around the world.

    “In Europe, Nestlé’s range of cereals comes with and without added sugars.

    “Our milks and cereals for young children are fortified with vitamins and minerals such as iron to help tackle malnutrition in Central and West Africa,” it said.

  • Nestlé Professional, Chefs Association of Ghana ignite passion of next generation of culinary maestros on International Chef’s Day

    Nestlé Professional, Chefs Association of Ghana ignite passion of next generation of culinary maestros on International Chef’s Day

    Nestlé Ghana celebrated International Chef’s Day in partnership with the Chef’s Association of Ghana to bring an unforgettable experience  to the younger generation.

    They turned up the heat to cook a thing!! The Nestlé professional team in collaboration with a team of over 50 expert Chefs from the  Chefs Association Ghana were actively involved in this year’s celebration where they shared their knowledge and expertise with the children from Kaneshie Presbyterian School, on October 20th in Accra.

    Over 100 children with the support of the Chefs engaged in activities to showcase their culinary skills in cooking competitions, games on recipes and cooking demonstration which aimed to make a sizzling impact on the lives of the children by equipping them with the knowledge and skills to embrace healthy eating habits.

    Nestlé believes in encouraging children to be creative and try out new things; cooking demonstration was one way to showcase this.

    Speaking at the event, Mark Okyere-Mensah, Nestlé Professional Manager, highlighted  the significance of investing in the next generation of chefs through various culinary programs including workshops, and partnerships with relevant professional groups.

    “We firmly believe that by nurturing their passion and providing them with a solid foundation, we can help them become exceptional chefs who will shape the future of food.”

    Chef Micheal Quainoo Representing the Chefs Association of Ghana said,” Chefs today are among the actors who shape public opinion and influence the general population.” He called on  government to equip the technical and vocational educational institutions within the country to encourage more youth to  pursue careers within the profession.

    This year’s International Chef’s Day celebration themed, “Growing Great Chefs” aims to ignite the imaginations of children, encouraging them to explore the different types of flavors, textures and cultures found in culinary arts through cooking.

    The event was also to showcase the impact of Nestlé for Healthier Kids Program and its  contribution to  nutrition, health and wellness education globally.

    The event was also replicated in some other parts of the country to mark the celebration.

  • Green drive: Quality Street removes famous plastic wrappers on chocolates after 86 years

    When it introduced the redesigned packaging in the coming weeks, Nestle said it anticipates a “good” reaction from consumers.

    In an effort to make its chocolates more environmentally friendly and prevent the roughly two billion wrappers that end up in landfills each year, Quality Street is doing away with the iconic colourful plastic packaging.

    The change to the foil wrapping comes after 86 years and is expected to be made in time for Christmas.

    Chocolates such as strawberry delight will continue to come in bright wrapping which will instead be coated in a vegetable-based wax.

    Quality Street manufacturers Nestle said it believes people will respond “positively” when it unveils the new plastic-free wrappings in the coming weeks.

    Head of sustainability, Cheryl Allen, said: “Quality Street is a brand that people feel very strongly about.

    “We know that opening the lid and seeing ‘the jewels’, as we call them, is really important.

    “We think we’ve done a really good job with the redesign and feel confident that people will respond positively.”

    Around 1.7 billion Quality Street chocolates are enjoyed every year in the UK.

    Nestle has been working for a number of years to reduce packaging and food waste across its products.

    On its website, the company says: “Packaging helps protect food and beverages, ensure product quality and safety, communicate nutritional information and prevent food waste.

    “However, these essential requirements should not come at the expense of the planet.

    “That’s why we are continually developing more sustainable packaging and committed to reducing waste from packaging.”

  • Yumvita thrills mothers at the second edition of the Yumvita Mommies Workout

    The second edition of the Yumvita Mommies Workout came to a successful end after participants were given an enthralling intimate experience by the Yumvita brand. The event, which was organized in partnership with Decathlon Ghana and My-Health-Corp, was graced by mommies from different parts of the city of Accra.

    Yumvita Mommies Workout is an annual activity by the brand which is geared towards promoting the culture of healthy living as well as celebrating and honouring mothers in general. Under the event, mothers were taken through a fun filled workout session interspersed with health talk, music and dance.

    Speaking on the theme, Motherhood; moving beyond the narrative of childbirth, Brand Manager for Yumvita, Mrs Emmeline Tagoe extended her message of gratitude to all mothers and women in general for the major role they play in the upkeep of the home. “Yumvita is a brand that has mothers and women in general as a major stakeholder in its operation, we believe that motherhood goes beyond a woman who is either pregnant or has given birth.

    Every woman is either a Mother, an Aunty, a niece, a cousin or a sister and one thing that is common in all of these, is that motherly instinct, which is exhibited through love, care, providing for the home and making sure that the family is happy. To this, Yumvita celebrates all of you as mothers, especially for the sacrifices you have made and keep making for the home.” Mrs Tagoe said.

     Under a colourful Yumvita theme ambience at the venue grounds, participants were given a good treat to healthy fruit-based smoothies, breakfast snacks made out of Yumvita and varying options of fruits for everyone.

    They were also given gift vouchers from partners, hampers, product and souvenir packages from Yumvita. On their part, Decathlon expressed their joy about the success of the event and further encourage mothers to make time for themselves and engage in activities that improves their mental and physical wellbeing.

     

     

  • Nestle recalls 24 batches of milk from the market

    Nestle Ghana has recalled 24 batches of evaporated milk from the market following social media uproar after consumers discovered coagulated milk in their Ideal and Carnation milk tins.

    According to Nestle, the cause of the milk coagulation was due to the skimmed milk powder used to manufacture the milk. This, the company explained has poor heat stability.

    Further investigation conducted by the Food and Drugs Authority in collaboration with Nestle had revealed that the milk did not pose a health hazard.

    However, Nestle Ghana which prioritises “that our consumers have the best experiences with our products” is recalling 11 batches of Ideal milk and 13 batches of Carnation milk from the market, as these might be susceptible to coagulation.

    The batch numbers are:

    IDEAL Milk: 12651489, 12951489, 12961489, 13001489, 13031489, 13031489, 13131489, 13161489, 13171489, 13341489, 13351489

    CARNATION Tea Creamer: 12901480, 12911489, 12931489, 12941489, 12951489, 12601489, 12611489, 12651489, 13061489, 13071489, 13081489, 13091489, 13101489.

    The batch numbers are listed below and can be found printed on top of the lid of each tin.

    “Anyone who has an IDEAL Milk product or CARNATION Tea Creamer from one of these batches can drop them off at any one of the Nestlé offices across the country and obtain a replacement.

    “Alternatively, they can contact us for information on other ways to exchange a product from these batches. Consumers who will return their products to any FDA office nationwide will be contacted by Nestlé for replacement,” Nestle said in a press statement.

    The company expressed its regret at the inconvenience caused consumers and trade partners as a result of the issue and the recall.

    “Anyone who has a concern can contact us on our toll-free number 0800120001. Alternatively, they can call on 030 2 21 1880 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm) or call, WhatsApp or SMS us on 059 384 5697, 059 384 5649 and 059 384 5708 between 8:00 am to 8:00 pm.

    “They can email consumerservices@gh.nestle.com or send direct messages (DM) to @NestléCWAR on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or @IdealMilkGhana on Facebook and Instagram,” the company directed.

    “We appreciate the feedback we have received from consumers who have shared their concerns. We want to reassure them we are doing our utmost to ensure that the products affected are recovered and replaced as smoothly as possible. We would like to thank all concerned for their understanding,” it concluded.

    Source: myjoyonline.com

  • Impossible foods forces Nestlé to stop selling ‘Incredible Burgers’ in Europe

    Nestlé will stop marketing its plant-based burgers as “incredible” in Europe after a Dutch court found that using the word infringes on an impossible foods trademark.

    The District Court in The Hague last week handed down an injunction in favor of the US startup, which is preparing to launch its Impossible Burger in Europe, court papers show.

    According to a preliminary ruling, Nestlé infringed upon the Impossible Burger trademark, which was registered in the European Union last year, by calling its product the Incredible Burger. The court said the words “impossible” and “incredible” sound and appear similar, and the overlap could confuse customers.

    Nestlé has been given four weeks to withdraw its “Incredible” products from retailers or face €25,000 ($27,700) a day in fines for each of its 10 subsidiary companies involved in the case.

    “We are disappointed by this provisional ruling as it is our belief that anyone should be able to use descriptive terms such as ‘incredible’ that explain the qualities of a product,” Nestlé said in a statement. “We will of course abide by this decision, but in parallel, we will file an appeal,” it added.

    The global food giant announced the launch of the Incredible Burger while these negotiations were still ongoing, raising the suspicion that it is trying to “frustrate the successful launch” of the Impossible Burger in Europe, the court found.

    Nestlé, which had previously sought to declare the Impossible Burger trademark invalid, launched its Incredible Burger in Europe in April 2019 under its Garden Gourmet brand. That was followed by the September launch of the Awesome Burger in the United States. According to the judgment, Impossible Foods wrote to Nestlé USA in January 2019 warning that the Incredible Burger infringes on the American Impossible Burger trademark.

    Impossible Foods is waiting for European food safety regulators to approve the genetically modified ingredients contained in its burger, according to the judgment. The Impossible Burger contains soy leghemoglobin (heme), a genetically modified yeast, which makes it taste like meat.

    The US startup filed similar injunctions against Nestlé in regional German courts last year, but withdrew them after the courts told them they would not be granted.

    Impossible Foods said in a statement that it applauds efforts to develop plant-based products but doesn’t want consumers to be confused. “We’re grateful that the court recognized the importance of our trademarks and supported our efforts to protect our brand against incursion from a powerful multinational giant,” said chief legal officer Dana Wagner.

    Source: cnn.com

  • Nestle first-quarter sales beat estimates as consumers hoard pet food, coffee

    Nestle (NESN.S) reported a 4.3% rise in organic sales growth for the first quarter, the food giant said on Friday, as consumers filled cupboards with Purina pet food and Nescafe coffee to prepare for lockdowns caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

    Nestle said it is launching a 500 million Swiss franc ($511.77 million) program to help the cafes and restaurants it supplies during the new coronavirus crisis, by extending payment terms and suspending rental fees for coffee machines.

    The KitKat chocolate and Nescafe coffee maker also said it was keeping its outlook for the year, which targets continued improvement in organic sales growth – a measure which strips out currency and acquisition effects – and a higher underlying operating profit margin.

    Analysts on average were expecting a 3.0% increase in first-quarter underlying sales growth, according to company-supplied estimates.

    Total sales for the three months to the end of March fell 6.2% to 20.8 billion Swiss francs ($21.30 billion) mainly due to divestitures of its Skin Health and U.S. ice-cream business last year.

    The Vevey, Switzerland- based company also said it was launching a strategic review of its struggling Yinlu peanut milk and canned rice porridge businesses in China. The businesses generated sales of 700 million Swiss francs last year.

    Increased at-home consumption and stockpiling in North America in March because of government-imposed lockdowns lifted demand for Purina Pet care and Hot Pockets frozen food, Nestle said.

    In Europe, Middle East and North Africa (EMENA), more consumers reached for Maggi noodles and plant-based products from its Garden Gourmet brand. Both regions posted organic sales growth above 7%.

    In contrast, underlying sales in Asia fell 4.6% as customers in China held off restaurant visits and shopping trips during much of the quarter.

    Peer Unilever (ULVR.L) (UNA.AS) reported flat underlying sales growth in the first quarter and ditched its full-year sales targets on Thursday, as the coronavirus outbreak knocked consumption in its emerging markets.

    Source: reuters.com

  • Nestle axes low sugar chocolate due to weak sales

    Nestle has axed its range of chocolate that used a new low-sugar technique, less than two years after it was launched.

    The Swiss food giant said demand for its Milkybar Wowsomes had been “underwhelming”.

    The bars used what Nestle described as “hollow” sugar crystals to cut the amount of sugar by almost a third.

    Confectionery makers have come under pressure from health authorities to cut the amount of sugar in their products.

    Nestle’s Milkybar Wowsomes was the first product to use technology developed by the company that creates sugar with a more porous structure, which it likened to hollowing out the sugar crystals.

    Some industry experts had seen the discovery as a breakthrough that would help Nestle take a leading position in a growing market for low-sugar products.

    At the time of the launch Stefano Agostini, Nestle’s chief executive for UK and Ireland, said: “A new product like Milkybar Wowsomes introduces greater choice and allows parents to treat their children with chocolate that tastes great but has less sugar.

    “We are demonstrating how we can, and will, contribute to a healthier future and that we take our public health responsibilities very seriously,” he added.

    Last year, reduced sugar versions of Mars and Snickers were launched by Mars Wrigley UK, while Mondelez ­followed suit with low-sugar Cadbury Dairy Milk.

    Nestle said it is now working on new sugar reduction technology that it aims to introduce next year.

    The announcement highlights a major issue facing the world’s big processed food producers. While governments and many consumers have called for lower-sugar products, most people have yet to warm to less sweet alternatives.

    Attempts to cut obesity rates have seen processed food giant Unilever this week promise to stop marketing its products to children. The maker of Twister ice cream and Popsicle ice lollies, said it would limit the use of cartoon characters in its advertising.

    Source: bbc.com