Nestlé said 37% of its net sales come from products that are considered “healthy,” according to a widely used ranking platform known as the Health Star Rating system. The world’s largest food company said 43 percent of its net sales came from foods and beverages that should be consumed occasionally or that should have their nutritional value improved.
In 2022, Nestlé committed to “increase the transparency of the nutritional value of our global portfolio” by benchmarking its offerings against the Health Star Rating (HSR) system, which assesses foods based on attributes such as saturated fat, sodium, sugar, protein, and vegetables. Foods with an HSR score of 3.5 or more are considered to be healthier products.
As food makers come under pressure to improve the nutritional content of their portfolios and consumers look to eat healthier, Nestlé is taking a big step to show the public how it is doing. The Switzerland-based food and beverage giant said it is the first company to disclose the nutritional value of its entire portfolio.
Nestlé has been improving the nutritional content of its foods and beverages by lowering the sodium content, expanding its offerings without sugar, and increasing its presence in plant-based foods. It noted its commitment to reduce sodium in “frequently consumed products” by 2025 and 2030.
Nestlé CEO Mark Schneider stated that the company has “already made a lot of progress in terms of sodium, sugar, and saturated fat reduction.
“Still, he added, there are challenges to further improvements in some areas, particularly in indulgent offerings.
“It’s clear that while the work goes on, there are limits.” “As a result, enjoyment-related categories will not be converted into health-related categories,” Schneider explained.