Nestlé commits to greater transparency to protect end consumers

In a bid to enhance its supply chain transparency for end consumers, Nestlé has revealed that it will disclose the origins of the raw materials used in its products, with the aim of covering 95% of its annual sourcing.

The Swiss-based multinational began the process last year with public disclosure of its palm oil and pulp and paper supply chains. It is now releasing supply chain information for soya, meat (beef, pork, veal, lamb/mutton), hazelnuts and vanilla.

By mid-2019, it will also publish supply chain information for seafood, coconut, vegetables, spices, dairy, poultry, eggs, cereals and sugar.

The disclosure includes the list of direct suppliers, upstream locations and countries of origin as well as total volume sourced for each commodity.