“We plan to end 2022 with an increase of over 10%, which is expected to be bolstered by as many products as possible. We have a wide range of products and this helps us meet our customers’ requirements at the moment. We want 2022 to be the nineth year of consecutive growth for the company”, said Silvia Sticlea, Country Manager Nestlé Romania.
Nestle Romania, one of the largest players in the food sector, saw an increase of 12.6% year-over-year in the first half of 2022. The company had a turnover of RON1.1 billion in 2021, a net profit of RON74.6 million and on average 546 employees.
“For this year we want to continue to grow at the pace we had in the first semester, 12.6%, to bring to the market healthy and quality products, at prices accessible to all, and we also focus on further developing and consolidating a united and strong team. In the first six months of 2022, we hired over 50 new colleagues in several departments. In the second part of the year, we will develop the CSR projects that we have already started, ending the year with a new tree planting campaign. For 2023, the plan is to continue investing in the development of the portfolio with sustainable products”, added Silvia Sticlea.
Nestlé’s portfolio expanded by 30 new products in the first half of 2022.
Over the past two years, Nestlé has reduced its absolute greenhouse gas emissions, even though its business volume has increased significantly. More specifically, it has achieved a reduction of 4 million tons of CO2, for example, by switching to renewable electricity or by encouraging the use of natural fertilisers in agriculture. Nestlé has initiated removals of 9.7 million tons of CO2 through nature-based solutions within its value chain.
Nestlé wants more sustainable product portfolios through innovation. Innovation stimulates products with low environmental impact. In recent years, several plant-based food and beverage products with lower carbon dioxide emissions have been launched. Nestlé is stepping up its efforts to transform its packaging into 100% recyclable or reusable packaging by 2025 and to reduce the use of new plastics by a third over the same period. Nestlé wants its products not only to be tastier and healthier, but also better for the environment. Nestlé ambition for 2030 is a zero impact on the environment, with water being one of the priority areas.