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Foiling over-packing: Nestlé project aims to reduce environmental impact of chocolate wrappers

By Oliver Nieburg

02-Nov-2015 Last updated on 18-Mar-2017 at 20:03 GMT

Nestlé has begun a project to explore whether it is over-packing chocolate and can move to lighter packaging options.

KitKat white space opportunities in China, Vietnam and Pakistan, says Nestlé countlines chief

20-Oct-2015

By Oliver Nieburg

Nestlé has expansion opportunities in developing markets in Asia and Latin America for its leading confectionery brand KitKat, according to the company’s head of chocolate countlines.

Nestlé confectionery unit posts organic growth, but analyst questions KitKat dependence

19-Oct-2015

By Hal Conick

Nestlé's confectionery business posted 7.8% organic growth for the first nine months, but one analyst says the firm is over-reliant on KitKat and is performing below market rivals.

Nestlé plays premium chocolate card with global Cailler rollout

01-Oct-2015

By Oliver Nieburg

Nestlé will launch its Swiss bean-to-bar premium chocolate brand Cailler in key international markets via e-commerce as it looks to plug an alleged gap in its premium confectionery portfolio.