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Nestlé UK & Ireland:
Contributing to a
healthier future
2018
2.6 More than
Delivering the change that is
needed for the UK and Ireland
billion
teaspoons 60 billion
calories It is my great pleasure to share with you the progress
we have made to improve our food and drink products
over a number of years and to be able to deliver such a
significant reduction in sugar and calories overall.
The amount of sugar and calories we have reduced We are a major food and drink People love our food and Stefano Agostini
across our businesses in the UK & Ireland since 2015 business in the UK and Ireland drink and our confectionery, CEO, Nestlé UK & Ireland
with more than 80 brands cereals, ice creams and other
and employing nearly 8,000 products are enjoyed as part
10,400 tonnes 2.6 billion sugar cubes people. More than 97% of UK
households consume a Nestlé
of a balanced, healthy diet by
people all across the world.
product at some point, and What we can do, through
more than two billion of our research and development, is
products are sold annually in the improve them in both taste and
End-to-end that is UK and Ireland. nutrition over time.
enough sugar cubes to
That means we have a huge So we will not stop here. We
reach more than half way responsibility to help improve will be doing more than ever
around the world public health but it also means to improve our much loved
that, when we do improve our products. Obesity and related
products, we can make a big illnesses affect the health of
difference. We are working millions of people in the UK and
tirelessly to make sure that our Ireland.
products are the best they can It is our job, as well as that
be. We are at the forefront of of everyone involved in the We are working
7.4% sugar reduction 8 tonnes of saturated
the industry in investing into
the innovation of our products.
industry to find the right tirelessly to
solutions to tackle the public
already achieved… fat removed It is thanks to our fantastically health challenge while
make sure that
skilled and committed maintaining consumer trust our products
Nestlé confectionery well on the From our Fab® ice cream recipe people and our research and in the quality and taste of our are the best
development capability that
way to 10% sugar reduction in 2015
we reach this milestone.
products. For this to work they can be.
we need an industry that is
Our work towards these operating on a level playing field
achievements is actually as and investing in research and
much about taste as it is about development, new technologies
168 million grams More than 13 billion reducing sugar and calories. It is
not as simple as just removing
and innovations that bring about
real and significant change. At
less salt calories sugar from a product, the skill Nestlé, we are determined to
In 2016 Nestlé Breakfast cereals Removed from confectionery is in making that product taste play a full part in delivering the
were made with 168 million products as part of the just as good or, ideally, better. change that is needed.
grams less salt 250 calorie cap pledge We have an unrivalled research
and development network
across the globe that makes
this possible.
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Making breakfast better A passion for water and
with Nestlé Cereals promoting healthy hydration –
our role at Nestlé Waters
At Nestlé, we make some of Every Nestlé cereal with the
the UK and Ireland’s favourite green banner now contains at
breakfast cereals. We are least 8 grams of whole grain per Here at Nestlé Waters, we Beginning in 2015, this
continually striving to make serving, has whole grain as the are passionate about water. reformulation removed 10%
breakfast better through number one ingredient and the We believe water, whether of the total sugar from our
improving the taste and nutrition majority are high in fibre. bottled or from the tap, should products. Three years on, we
Gharry Eccles of our recipes. Compared with The information we have on be the first choice as it is the are now proud to unveil new Michel Beneventi
Vice President – 2003 levels, our cereals sold our packs is just as important healthiest way to hydrate. We recipes, across our UK range, Business Executive Officer,
Cereal Partners UK & Ireland in 2016 contained 383 million and we have made a number of work hard every day to inspire which have approximately 40% Nestlé Waters UK
fewer teaspoons of sugar. If you changes including clear portion people to choose water through less sugar and still guarantee
look at our Honey Cheerios® guidance that differentiates our brands including Buxton® the unmistakable and unique
and Nesquik® cereals we have between adult and child portions and Nestlé Pure Life®. taste our consumers know and The new recipes will reduce the
been able to reduce sugar by and we have now adopted the Water makes up over 94% of love. Loved by consumers all number of calories in each can
an impressive 30%, and across UK Government’s colour-coded our product portfolio, including over the world for more than to 70, approximately 60 calories
our entire cereals range we’ve labelling scheme. plain, still or sparkling waters 80 years, it’s something we less than the current recipes.
reduced sugar content by an and some new flavoured waters just had to get right. We have This reformulation is the
average of 15%. There is more Through clear labelling and consulted with our consumers
guidance, increasing whole from Perrier® introduced in culmination of a long-standing
to come. By the end of 2018, we 2017, with no added sugar. throughout this process commitment by Nestlé and
will have reduced a further 10% grain and removing more than and these new recipes have
600 million teaspoons of sugar We also offer Sanpellegrino®, years of passion and hard
of the average sugar from across received positive feedback. work to retain the uniquely
our cereals range, that’s the while maintaining the delicious Italian Sparkling Fruit Beverages
taste and quality across Nestlé targeting adult consumers as This recipe change will see a Italian flavours this brand is
equivalent of around 225 million proportion of the added sugar synonymous for. I am proud
fewer teaspoons of sugar in our Cereals, we are making breakfast premium indulgent beverages
better for our loyal consumers for occasional consumption. As replaced with stevia, which that through Nestlé Waters in
nation’s diet. complements the natural the UK, we continue to deliver
and their families. part of Nestlé’s commitment to
reduce the level of sugar in its ingredients already found in great tasting beverages for
food and beverage products, each of the Sanpellegrino® people to enjoy healthier lives.
we’ve been on a mission to Sparkling Fruit Beverages. This
reduce the overall total sugar will mean we are significantly
reducing the amount of sugar in
Cheerios® content of our Sanpellegrino®
each can to less than 5g/100ml.
98% whole grain oats and multigrain Sparkling Fruit Beverages range.
Sanpellegrino®
In 2015, Nestlé launched a reduced sugar version of its Cheerios®
breakfast cereal made with 98% whole grain oats. The new cereal
40% less sugar
brand has 4.7g of sugars per 100g. It’s also 98% whole grain,
making it high in fibre. The cereal won the Grocer New Product
Sanpellegrino® began reducing the sugar in its sparkling
Award 2015 (breakfast category).
fruit beverage in 2015 when 10% of the total sugar content
Multigrain Cheerios® were reformulated in 2017 and as a result, was removed from its products. Now, a new recipe
more than 260 tonnes of sugar will be removed from the product. which uses stevia, will see the amount of sugar reduced 70
Honey Cheerios® have also been reformulated on a number of significantly to less than 5g/100ml. The new recipes will
98% Grocer New calories
Whole grain Product occasions over the last 15 years resulting in reductions of sugar in have approximately 40% less sugar and 60 calories fewer 40% per can
oats Award 2015 the product of around one third since 2003. per 300ml can. They still taste amazing. Less sugar (approx.)
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Our progress 2007
■■ Milkybar® made
2008
■■ Introduced first
2010
■■ No artificial
2011
■■ Signedup
2012
■■ PhunkyFoods
2017
■■ 10%sugar
2018 onwards
■■ Introduced
using all natural standalone flavours, to the UK partnership on reduction pledge Munch Bunch®
ingredients Marketing to sweeteners or Government’s Nestlé Healthy in confectionery Organic
1999 2002 ■■ First
global Children Policy preservatives in Public Health Kids ■■ New recipes ■■ 40%sugar
■■ First Nestlé ■■ Responsible policy on sugar Nesquik® Responsibility ■■ 100% free from for KitKat®, reduction in
Policy on Trans Consumer reduction Deal, 17 pledges artificial colours, Milkybar®, and Sanpellegrino®
Fatty Acids Communications ■■ Removed flavours and Rowntree’s® sparkling
(TFAs) Principles hydrogenated preservatives in ■■ 10%average beverages
introduced vegetable oils confectionery sugar reduction ■■ More
exciting
in cereals news coming
pledged soon
■■ Achieved 2017
Public Health
Responsibility
Deal salt targets
for all products
in 14 out of
15 categories
in which our
products fall
■■ Maggi®UK
supports Peas
Please pledge
to encourage
vegetable
consumption
2004 2005 2006
■■ New Nestlé ■■ First ■■ No artificial
model to profile confectionery colours,
nutrients for company to put flavourings or
the purpose of calorie labelling preservatives in
reformulation on front of pack Smarties®
of products ■■ First
global ■■ Full
GDA 2013 2014 2015 2016
introduced sodium (salt) labelling added ■■ 3,800 tonnes of saturated ■■ 4.3tonnes of salt removed ■■ Ongoing reduction in Honey ■■ Wholegrain is the number one
reduction policy on front of pack fat removed from KitKat® from Maggi® 3 Minute Cheerios® and Nesquik® Cereal ingredient in popular Nestlé
on majority of ■■ Front of pack colour-coded Noodles1 reaches 30%.2 children cereals
Nestlé UK & I labelling on wholly owned ■■ All
single serve ■■ Introduced Munch Bunch® 30% ■■ Cereals
sold in 2016 contained
product range Nestlé products confectionery under less sugar range & Low Sugar 383 million fewer teaspoons of
■■ Nestlé employee wellness 250kcal Oat Cheerios® sugar and 230 million extra
strategy introduced ■■ Introduced free health checks for servings of whole grain3
all Nestlé employees ■■ Nestlé
scientists develop a way
■■ RSPH award for employee wellness to make less sugar taste just
programme as sweet
■■ No marketing of products high in fat,
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Calculated using nutrient changes as a result of 2015 reformulation and 2014
sales data. The reductions are not cumulative. salt or sugar to children under 16
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Nesquik®: 38.0% sugar (2003) to 25.1% (34% reduction). Honey Cheerios®: ■■ 10%sugar reduction in
35.2% sugar (2003) to 24.0% (32% reduction).
Sanpellegrino® Sparkling Fruit Based
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Compared to 2003 recipes or since launch if product introduced after 2003. Beverages
1 teaspoon = 4g; 1 serving of whole grain = 16g.
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Munch Bunch® Milkybar®
Double Up Milk No.1
Removed from Removed from UK & Ireland
Munch Bunch® Double Up is one of Nestlé’s biggest selling dairy UK & Ireland public consumption: Milk has always been essential to Nestlé’s Milkybar®, it’s in the public consumption:
products in the UK and was reformulated in 2017 to remove some name, but, in 2017, milk became the number one ingredient. The
of the sugar. This was achieved by reducing the added sugar in the percentage of milk in the core range recipe increased from 26%
product and meant the removal of 62 tonnes of sugars and around 247 62 to 37.5% which also meant a reduction in sugar. The new recipe 130 350
247 million calories. It still tastes great and remains a source of million tonnes means that almost 350 tonnes of sugar and 130 million calories million tonnes
calcium, protein and vitamin D. calories of sugar were removed from public consumption. calories of sugar
Ski® yogurts Increasing consumer choice
Now below 110kcal
In addition to our reformulation which contain no added sugars.
Removed from UK & Ireland work, we have also introduced Last year we also launched 30%
public consumption: a number of products with less sugar Rowntree’s® Randoms
Ski® yogurt, part of Nestlé’s original yogurt range, has been at lower or no added sugars into and Fruit Pastilles which saw
the heart of the family fridge since 1963 and has recently been our portfolio such as Nesquik® some of the sugar replaced with
292 63 reformulated to remove added sugar while still maintaining its great Chocolate 30% less sugar, a maize fibre which decreased
million tonnes taste. Every individual Ski® yogurt pot is now below 110kcal following Nescafé® 2in1 and Unsweetened the sugars and calories and
calories of sugar the reduction of 63 tonnes of sugar and around 292 million calories. Taste Nescafé® Gold Cappuccino, increased the fibre content of
Latte and Decaff Cappuccino the sweets while maintaining
which contain low sugar for their 100% fruity flavour. These
those who like a less sweet products provide consumers
Nestlé Rolo® & Smarties® desserts taste, and Nescafé Dolce Gusto® with alternatives to their usual
New recipes Skinny Latte and Cappuccino tastes with lower sugar content.
Removed from
Nestlé Rolo® dessert has undergone a reduction in added sugar and UK public & Ireland consumption:
cream in its recipe following careful research and development to Rowntree’s® Fruit
ensure it keeps its delicious taste and texture. The result meant the Pastilles and Randoms
removal of 37 tonnes of sugars and 660 million calories. Smarties® 660 37 30% less sugar range
split pot yoghurt has also been reformulated to remove 65 tonnes million tonnes
of sugar and around 280 million calories. calories of sugar
Throughout Nestlé has introduced 30% less sugar versions of two of its
Nestlé Fab® Strawberry lollies our changes to best-selling Rowntree’s® products: Rowntree’s® Fruit Pastilles
Increased fruit content recipes we have
and Rowntree’s® Randoms. As part of the recipe change, sugar
removed was replaced by increasing the fibre content in the 30%
Nestlé Fab® Strawberry lollies are a tasty iconic summer stayed committed versions. 9,000 consumers had the chance to try the products
Removed from UK public treat enjoyed in the UK for 50 years. We have worked to keeping our as part of a large-scale blind taste test and feedback was
consumption: on the recipes on an ongoing basis to ensure they products free from overwhelmingly positive.
taste great as well as to reduce calories, sugars and saturates where
possible. As a result of our work to increase the fruit content in Fab®
artificial flavours, Regular sugar 30% less sugar
158 634 Strawberry lollies, the lolly has seen more than 634 tonnes of sugar colours and content per 100g content per 100g
million tonnes and 158 million calories removed with the product now containing preservatives. Rowntree’s® Fruit Pastilles 55.9g 38.5g
calories of sugar 82 calories and 10.5g sugars per portion (58ml).
Rowntree’s® Randoms 53.1g 36.5g
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Confectionery that gets better Leading in research and
and better – in taste and nutrition development at Nestlé
We are incredibly proud of We have already done great Our Product Technology Centre Nestlé’s facility in York is at the
our confectionery and the work in this area by reducing in York is the home of our global very centre of our global efforts
enjoyment it brings to people. sugar in flagship products research and development to improve our confectionery
We are home to some of the like KitKat® and Milkybar® by activities for confectionery and and this includes reducing its
UK and Ireland’s best loved replacing some of the sugar where a team of scientists, sugar and calorie content. One
confectionery brands with with more of the existing, experts, engineers and product of our recent and most exciting
histories stretching back natural ingredients that people Richard Watson developers work on the innovations has been to reduce Jas Scott de Martinville
decades and a firm place in know and love, namely cocoa Business Executive Officer, exciting challenge of delivering sugar content to a claimable Global Confectionery R&D Lead
popular culture. That brings and milk. Both taste just as Nestlé Confectionery UK increasingly tastier and healthier level in our products by aerating
with it a real responsibility. good, if not better. confectionery. sugar. This breakthrough has
We need to make our We have worked incredibly We want to provide more gone from idea to first launch in
The work we do is built on more
confectionery products the hard to create 30 percent less choice and make sure we are less than 12 months.
than 150 years of experience
best they can be in both taste sugar versions of our best making the right information
that Nestlé has in discovering, Serving our business through
and nutrition. We want to selling Rowntree’s® products: available for people to make
developing and deploying the discovery, development
reformulate and improve our Fruit Pastilles and Randoms those choices.
innovation in confectionery. and deployment of unique
products nutritionally but there which needed 76 different There is more to come. We
It might sound like a job straight innovations is why we exist.
is absolutely no point making versions of the recipe over have an enviable heritage and
out of a children’s novel and Nestlé is committed to continue
confectionery that doesn’t taste two years of research and we have incredible brands.
it is. The opportunity we have its investment in our unique We have used our
great. At Nestlé we have the development to ensure that We have the knowledge, the
to discover and develop new research and development strength in research
expertise to improve both taste what we have ended up with people, the insight and the
science and technologies network so that we are able to and innovation to
and nutrition at the same time. is just as good as the standard technology and we will continue
that lead to the creation of make market-leading and game develop a great
Since our announcement last products. That level of care to work to reduce sugar in our
amazing new products, valued changing improvements for product that replaces
year we have made excellent is how we will make sure we existing products and introduce
by our consumers is incredibly the confectionery industry and sugar with more of
progress in reducing the sugar achieve the best of both worlds innovative products without
rewarding. importantly for the consumers the existing, natural
across our confectionery portfolio and demonstrates that we will compromising on the quality who love our brands and ingredients that people
and, as we have demonstrated, not compromise on taste. and taste that everybody products. know and love.
we will take every opportunity expects from Nestlé.
to innovate and reformulate to
improve our products. New science and technology means less sugar, same taste
In 2016, Nestlé announced With absolutely no artificial This structured sugar, and the
KitKat® a ground breaking piece of sweeteners involved this is patented process behind it,
Extra Milk & Cocoa science and technology that just a new take on sugar itself. was discovered and developed
means less sugar can taste just The scientists developed a by Nestlé scientists working
as good. Nestlé scientists have process that can be likened to at research and development
Removed from UK & Ireland discovered a way to change making sugar crystals hollow facilities in Switzerland and
public consumption: Milk and cocoa has formed the basis of the KitKat® recipe ever the structure of sugar so that rather than solid. The discovery the UK, part of the company’s
since it was introduced in 1936 so Nestlé used its strength in it dissolves more quickly on followed attempts to mimic extensive network of 40
innovation to develop a great recipe that replaces sugar with a bit the tongue. This gives the the complex, natural structures research and development
1,000 3 more of the existing, natural ingredients that people know and perception of an almost identical found in food, by distributing facilities across the globe. It is
tonnes billion love. Adding extra milk and cocoa to KitKat® took more than sweetness as before but with sugar in a different way. expected to appear in a product
of sugar calories 1,000 tonnes of sugar out of public consumption. much less of the ingredient. for the first time later in 2018.
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