Nestlé India Ltd. has been honored with the CMPL PROPEL Award 2024 in the Food & Beverages category for its innovative and health-focused products that cater to evolving consumer tastes and dietary needs. The award recognizes the company’s dedication to delivering nutritious, delicious, and thoughtfully crafted products that stand out in the food and beverage market.

The winning products include Nestlé A+ Masala Millet (Veggie Masala & Tangy Tomatoes), a healthy yet flavorful take on traditional millet; Nestlé A+ Greek Yoghurt (Mango & Strawberries), offering indulgence with a nutritious twist; and Nestlé Classic Fruit ‘N’ Nut, a premium chocolate blend that combines rich chocolate with wholesome fruits and nuts. These products showcase Nestlé’s commitment to combining health with taste, offering consumers a range of options that align with wellness trends.

The team played a crucial role in innovating and developing these products, ensuring they met and exceeded consumer expectations. Through collaboration across R&D, marketing, procurement, and co-manufacturing, the products have become leaders in the health and wellness segment.

Key contributions included:

• Launching millets, marking Nestlé’s entry into a completely new product category.
• Introducing a new chocolate variant by leveraging the capabilities of co-manufacturers.
• Using innovative methods to extend the shelf life of yogurt products, providing a strategic advantage to the business.

The procurement team, in close collaboration with R&D, product development, and external stakeholders, played a pivotal role in onboarding third-party manufacturers to support strategic innovations. Their work ensured the timely launch of these new products, offering the business agility by building on existing manufacturer capabilities instead of making heavy investments in new facilities.

This award celebrates Nestlé India’s continuous efforts to innovate and elevate the health-focused food and beverage industry, creating products that deliver both taste and nutrition while positively impacting consumer health.