Nestlé India was awarded the “best industry – product innovation for mainstreaming millets” by Nutrihub, ICAR-IIMR during the highly acclaimed “International Nutri-Cereal Convention 5.0”. The event, which was hosted by Nutrihub, IIMR-ICAR, successfully brought together various stakeholders such as policymakers, producers, processors, researchers, academicians, R&D institutes, incubators, startups, micro-entrepreneurs, and NGOs working in the millets eco-system. This recognition reaffirms Nestlé India’s commitment to excellence and innovation in the food industry.
Nestlé India is promoting millets, a sustainable and diverse food option, to support farmers and local communities, improve the agricultural sector, and generate positive social impact. Commenting on the faster adoption of millets, Mr. Suresh Narayanan, Chairman and Managing Director, Nestlé India said, “We believe this momentum of bringing millets or “shree anna” to the forefront needs to be sustained through partnerships between corporates, academics, and authorities.”
Nestlé India’s millet-focused strategy aims to significantly impact the food industry by promoting sustainable food options, focusing on SDGs like SDG-3, SDG-4, and SDG-5, which all emphasize the importance of good health and well-being.
