Nestlé selling baby food with added sugar in low and middle-income countries, report finds
The investigation found that Nido and Cerelac - two of the most popular baby food brands sold by Nestlé had higher sugar content in lower- and middle-income regions than in wealthier countries, despite being sold under the same branding and package design
An investigation found that Nido and Cerelac, two of the most popular baby food brands sold by Nestlé, had higher sugar content in lower- and middle-income regions than in wealthier countries. Picture: nidokids.co.za
JOHANNESBURG - A joint investigation has found that consumer goods company Nestlé has been violating health standards by selling baby food with added sugar in low and middle-income countries, including South Africa.
The probe found that the multinational food and beverage company sold sugar-free alternatives with the same name and branding in Western markets.
The Public Eye and the International Baby Food Action Network analysed 150 baby food products sold in those countries, and released a report on Wednesday.
The investigation found that Nido and Cerelac, two of the most popular baby food brands sold by Nestlé, had higher sugar content in lower- and middle-income regions than in wealthier countries, despite being sold under the same branding and package design.
The report was released a day before Nestlé's annual general meeting.