Massive misunderstanding? Nestle China responds to plant-based investment concerns
In June, Nestle China responded to criticism from the plant-based industry about its CNY730m (CHF100m/US$98.9m) investment and plant-based facility, when public concerns were surfaced over the lack of detail and sustainability focus.
According to the firm’s initial statement, the investment would go towards strengthening its footprint in China, enhancing its product portfolio with ‘innovative and premium products’, and the company’s first production facility in Asia for plant-based products.
Other projects under this investment include an upgrade of its existing Chengzhen Wafer line, a new Quality Assurance Centre, and capacity expansion for its existing pet food plant in Tianjin via new production lines.
“In recent years, the food sector has undergone a quiet revolution as people are choosing more and more healthy, nutritious, and environmentally friendly foods. To meet this demand, Nestlé has decided to step up its focus on the plant-based category and invest in a new production facility at Tianjin Economic Development Zone (TEDA),” said the firm of the plant-based facility in particular.
“By investing more in latest technologies to create products using plant, Nestlé will help to reduce carbon emissions.”
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