Nestlé CEO Dismissed Over Undisclosed Workplace Relationship
Swiss food giant removes CEO Laurent Freixe following investigation into undisclosed romantic relationship with subordinate, revealed through company's whistleblowing platform.

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Swiss food giant Nestlé announces major restructuring with 16,000 job cuts planned over next two years
Swiss food giant removes CEO Laurent Freixe following investigation into undisclosed romantic relationship with subordinate, revealed through company's whistleblowing platform.

Swiss authorities and 21 companies have agreed to reduce sugar content in cereals, yoghurts and drinks by up to 10% by 2028, marking a significant step in public health policy.

French authorities conduct search at Nestlé's headquarters near Paris amid probe into alleged illegal mineral water treatment practices

Barry Callebaut reports 6.3% volume decline despite reaching CHF10.9 billion turnover, highlighting impact of global cocoa price surge on Swiss chocolate industry.

Food giant Nestlé announces gradual withdrawal of Nutri-Score nutrition labeling from Swiss market products by 2026, marking significant shift in food transparency approach.

Switzerland's Federal Court has ruled against using animal-related terms for vegan products, impacting food manufacturers and marking a significant precedent in food labeling regulations.

Federal Court ruling prohibits use of animal names for plant-based products, impacting food industry labeling practices nationwide.

Swiss chocolate manufacturers report stagnant sales amid unprecedented cocoa price surge, forcing industry-wide price adjustments.

Swiss food giant Nestlé faces potential loss of Perrier mineral water license following revelations of illegal filtering practices in France.

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