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- Bar manufacturers Quality Street and Lion said there were some problems in the supply chain before the holiday season.
- But Nestle CEO Mark Schneider told the he worked hard to get the product on shelves this winter.
Several industries have problems with their supply chains due to a chronic shortage of truck drivers. Factors such as global shipping difficulties also play a role. “As with other companies, we see some labor shortages and some transport issues, but the UK team’s top priority is to work constructively with retailers to get them delivered,” he said.
When asked if he could guarantee Quality Street would be in stores for Christmas. We’re working hard.” Nestle, which also makes Aero and KitKat, is the world’s largest dairy producer – and works with hundreds of thousands of farmers worldwide with millions of cows.
Before the significant climate change summit in Glasgow the following month, CEO Mark Schneider is in the UK to launch a range of dairy-free. Plant-based alternatives to milk and chocolate to reduce greenhouse gas emissions further. Agriculture is responsible for 20% of global greenhouse gas emissions, and methane from burping cows is significant.
In addition to new dairy products, Nestlé is working on a new type of feed for cows that produce less methane per liter of milk produced.
Mr. Schneider also acknowledged that this was in line with the commercial realities of the market where consumers – especially the younger. And wealthier of dairy products over wheat and soy alternatives. “We believe that less meat and dairy is good for the planet, but also good for nutrition and health. And is also a huge trading opportunity,” said Schneider.
He said these alternative products would initially cost more than equivalent milk but that their prices would decrease over time. “The first block is always going to be a bit more expensive, that’s a problem that has to be addressed, and then at some point. The economies of scale start to make it more accessible, as we’ve seen with electric cars. “Some consumers are now willing to pay a premium for a product that paved the way for this,” he said.