VEVEY, Switzerland – Nestlé announces it is investing in Taygete I, a 2,000-acre solar project owned and developed by 7X Energy in Pecos County, Texas, United States. This is Nestle’s largest direct investment (by capacity) in a renewable energy project to date. With this investment, the solar project will add 250 MWac of solar electricity to the U.S. grid. In addition to its direct investment, Nestlé will purchase 100% of the renewable electricity attributes generated by the project’s energy production, estimated to be 750,000 megawatt hours per year for 15 years.
This announcement follows Nestle’s unveiling of its detailed, time-bound plan to achieve net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions on December 03. The phased approach aims to halve the company’s emissions by 2030 and realize net zero by 2050.
Nestlé debuts Harvest Gourmet plant-based food produced in China
Nestlé made its plant-based debut in China today with the launch of its Harvest Gourmet brand at an event in Beijing.
The range includes burgers, sausages, nuggets and mince, as well as plant-based alternatives to favorites such as kung pao chicken, braised meatballs, pork belly, and spicy wok.
Harvest Gourmet products will be available in retail and for out of home, meeting growing demand from Chinese consumers for tasty, nutritious and sustainable plant-based options.
Nestlé also inaugurated its first plant-based production site in Asia. Located in Tianjin, China, the facility is already fully operational and will provide a wide range of plant-based food under the Harvest Gourmet brand.
Rashid Qureshi, CEO of Nestlé Greater China Region said: “Nestlé wants to make plant-based food part of everyone’s everyday life, which is why we’re excited to offer our delicious and nutritious products in China. We see China leading the trend towards a new generation of plant-based food in Asia, as people look for options that are good for them and good for the planet.”
Nestlé already has a strong plant-based presence in Europe with Garden Gourmet and in the United States with Sweet Earth brands. Harvest Gourmet products are already available in Australia and will now build a strong presence in Asia. Nestlé will use its industry-leading innovation capacity to continue to create new dining experiences tailored to Chinese tastebuds.
