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Which 4 major candy companies have the best corporate reputation?

The 2021 Global RepTrak 100 list, which ranks major companies by corporate reputation, offers insights into confectionery industry.

Crystal Lindell

April 14, 2021

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The 2021 Global RepTrak 100 ranks major companies by corporate reputation scores, which are scores from 0-100 that measure how people feel toward a particular company.

Nestlé considering ceasing confectionery production at New Zealand site

Move could affect up to 45 jobs.

March 29, 2021

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Nestlé is consulting with employees about a proposal to relocate manufacturing of its Allen’s chews lollies, made exclusively for sale in Australia, to its larger Allen’s factory in regional Victoria.

Nestlé launches dark chocolate bar made with cocoa fruit

Incoa bar is sweetened with cocoa pulp and no refined sugar.

March 22, 2021

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Nestlé has introduced Incoa, a 70% dark chocolate bar made exclusively with cocoa fruit, under its Les Recettes de L’Atelier brand.

Nestlé Australia co-develops recycled plastic wrapper for KitKat

This innovation is driven by Nestlé's pledge to reduce its use of virgin plastics by one-third by 2025.

Crystal Lindell

March 15, 2021

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Multiple companies worked together to process waste soft plastic, turn it back into oil, and create a food-grade prototype wrapper.

Nestlé launches new vegan KitKat

New Kit Kat V will be available later this year in several countries where Nestlé owns the brand.

Crystal Lindell

February 17, 2021

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Soon, even vegans will be able to “have a break.”

Nestlé begins packaging all Smarties products in recyclable paper

Packaging also includes directions on how to properly dispose of paper.

February 3, 2021

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The company said switching to paper packaging will remove approximately 250 million plastic packs sold globally every year.

Nestlé reveals new branding for candy with derogatory names

Red Ripper, Cheekies to appear on shelves in early 2021.

November 24, 2020

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Nestlé Australia has revealed the names of two confectionery items it decided to rename due to racial overtones that were “out of step with the company’s values.”

KitKat brand giving iconic slogan a break to mark 85th anniversary

Campaign includes social media contest for fans to generate soundalike slogans.

October 20, 2020

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KitKat is giving its iconic slogan, “Have a break, have a KitKat,” a 10-day rest as part of a campaign honoring the brand’s 85th anniversary.

Nestlé, Ivory Coast, Earthworm Foundation partner to regenerate Cavally Forest Reserve

Forest reserve in western Ivory Coast is home to endangered species.

July 29, 2020

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Nestlé, the Ivory Coast’s government and the nonprofit Earthworm Foundation are partnering to protect the country’s Cavally Forest Reserve and its endangered species from deforestation.

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Nestlé makes the right move in changing derogatory candy names

The company has announced that it will change the name of its Beso de Negra, Red Skins and Chicos brands.

Crystal Lindell

June 24, 2020

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Editor Crystal Lindell wonders why it took Nestlé so long to change the names of its Beso de Negra, Red Skins and Chicos brands. How were these names still being used in 2020?

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Items Tagged with 'Nestle'

ARTICLES

Which 4 major candy companies have the best corporate reputation?

Nestlé considering ceasing confectionery production at New Zealand site

Nestlé launches dark chocolate bar made with cocoa fruit

Nestlé Australia co-develops recycled plastic wrapper for KitKat

Nestlé launches new vegan KitKat

Nestlé begins packaging all Smarties products in recyclable paper

Nestlé reveals new branding for candy with derogatory names

KitKat brand giving iconic slogan a break to mark 85th anniversary

Nestlé, Ivory Coast, Earthworm Foundation partner to regenerate Cavally Forest Reserve

Nestlé makes the right move in changing derogatory candy names

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