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Consumer group files complaint against French ministers over Nestlé scandal

The consumer association UFC-Que Choisir announced Tuesday that it has launched several legal actions in response to what it calls the Nestlé mineral water "scandal". It accuses the company of deceiving consumers and has condemned the lack of "action" on behalf of public authorities.

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Tory-linked firm faced UN human rights probe in Indonesia

A COMPANY closely linked to a family whose members have donated to the Conservatives and Better Together has faced scrutiny from the UN over…

The National (Scotland)

‘Stop buying these’: Woman buys Nestlé frozen dessert. Then she sees what happened to it overnight

With summer approaching, what better time is there to cool off with a nice frozen treat? Be careful which one you choose, though. One customer warns you should stop buying the iconic Drumstick frozen dessert from Nestlé after her strange experience with the product.

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AI tool trial could save equivalent of 1.5m meals in food waste

Nestlé is among UK companies taking part in project to ‘design out’ waste by redistributing surplus product

The Guardian - UK

Nestlé under fire as Perrier sales collapse amid water scandal

Nestlé is facing mounting pressure as Perrier water sales have taken a nosedive, while a high-profile environmental case against the Swiss company has been postponed amid growing public scrutiny.

Radio France Internationale

7 Food Stocks You Should Be Investing In Now For Big Returns

Food stocks might be your next big opportunity if you’re looking for a smart way to grow your money. The food industry is a cornerstone of the global economy and has proven resilient even during economic downturns. With changing consumer habits, innovation in food technology, and the ever-present need for…

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French government accused of top-level cover-up in Nestlé water scandal

The French government "at the highest level" covered up a scandal over the treatment of mineral water by food giant Nestle, including the iconic Perrier brand, an investigation by France's upper house of parliament said Monday.

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French government covered up Nestlé's illegal treatment of bottled water, inquiry finds

Last year, the Swiss company publicly acknowledged having used treatments on mineral waters and agreed to pay a €2 million fine to avoid legal action.

Euronews

Perrier owner scrutinised after France reportedly covered up illegal water filter treatment

Report finds Nestlé used purification treatments that were unauthorised for natural mineral water

The Guardian - UK

UK government dropped health push after lobbying by ultra-processed food firms

Exclusive: Guardian investigation reveals guidance for retailers in England changed in 2023 after campaign by global food firms

The Guardian - UK

Dairy companies ‘turning blind eye’ to global methane emissions, report suggests

Assessment of leading dairy and coffee shop chains reveals failure to set out methane reduction targets

The Guardian - UK

Price hikes help Unilever, Nestlé beat analyst estimates

Consumer companies like Unilever and Nestlé constantly jostle over pricing to deliver strong top-line figures without upsetting shoppers.

Fortune

Magnum and Ariel makers say prices may rise further amid tariff pressures

Unilever and Procter & Gamble indicate more increases could be on way as Trump policy affects ingredient costs

The Guardian - UK

Perrier could lose 'natural mineral water' label after contamination found

Perrier may lose its “natural mineral water” label after harmful bacteria was found in bottles at its main bottling site in southern France – which was not reported to health authorities until 10 days after it was discovered.

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‘This is awkward’: Coffee-Mate released piña colada creamer before White Lotus finale

Nestlé-owned company was surprised after dramatic finale to show’s third season aired, involving poisoned drink

International Business Times UK

Walmart Boycott Runs 7 to 14 April: Here Are More Upcoming Boycott Dates for Other Brands

A week-long boycott of Walmart is underway (7-14 April 2025), driven by calls for the reinstatement of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies.

The Guardian - AU

Smaller, more expensive chocolate eggs may leave ‘bitter’ taste this Easter, warns Australia’s consumer watchdog

A Choice investigation has found seasonal treats from Cadbury, Nestlé and Aldi have all been hit by shrinkflation

The Guardian - UK

Surging cost of cocoa leads UK shoppers to shell out more for smaller Easter eggs

Prices of some chocolate products have risen by 50% in a year while many have also shrunk in size, Which? reports

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The Conversation

Trouble at Tesla and protests against Trump’s tariffs suggest consumer boycotts are starting to bite

When the United States starts a trade war with your country, how do you fight back? For individuals, one option is to wage a personal trade war and boycott products from the US.

The Guardian - UK

West Papuan Indigenous people call for KitKat boycott over alleged ecocide

Thousands of acres of rainforest is being cleared to produce palm oil, used in popular Nestlé and Mondelēz brands

The Independent UK

Frozen meals recalled after ‘wood-like material’ detected

The affected meals include were produced between August 2024 and March 2025

The Guardian - UK

Price of instant coffee rises by up to 40% in a year for some brands, Which? finds

Increases of at least 8% also found across 11 out of 12 brands in first two months of 2025, compared with year earlier

The Independent UK

Urgent recall for popular children’s cereal sold in Aldi and Sainsbury’s over ‘choking hazard’

Some packets of Nestlé’s Frosted Shreddies are ‘unsafe to eat’

Fortune

Unilever bets on ‘maverick’ new CEO to accelerate shake-up, ousting Hein Schumacher

"The step-up from CFO to CEO by Fernandez will be liked by many investors," Jefferies analyst David Hayes said of the Unilever CEO transition.

Evening Standard

Field-by-field data helping to measure regenerative impact on dairy farms

The consumer giant is working with the First Milk farmer-owned co-operative to share the risk of rolling out greener practices in its supply chain.

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