Nestlé plans up to 180 job cuts in France amid restructuring

Apr 24
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Nestlé has announced plans to restructure parts of its French operations, with proposals that could result in the reduction of up to 180 positions across support functions and research and development activities.

The company said the plans also come amid challenging market conditions for the agri-food sector, including pressure on consumer purchasing power, rising production costs and intensifying competition.

The proposed changes form part of the wider group strategy unveiled in October 2025 by new CEO Philip Navratil, aimed at simplifying and digitising operations, improving agility and efficiency, and adapting structures to reflect changes in the company’s business portfolio. Nestlé said the measures are intended to strengthen competitiveness while supporting future investment.

In France, the company plans to make greater use of group shared services and streamline its structure, including at its R&D centres in Tours and Lisieux.

Nestlé said the actual impact on employees could be reduced to between 75 and 100 roles once vacant positions, newly created jobs and voluntary internal transfers are taken into account.

The company added that it aims to limit compulsory redundancies by prioritising redeployment opportunities, voluntary departure schemes and early retirement options.

The proposals will be presented as part of Employment Protection Plans and are now entering an information and consultation phase with employee representatives. If approved, implementation would begin progressively from 2027.

Last year, Nestlé announced that it was set to reduce its workforce by 16,000 positions globally, representing approximately 6% of its global staff, as the company targets CHF 3 billion (approx. $3.7 billion) in cost savings by the end of 2027.

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Leah Smith

8 May 2026

New products

Ella’s Kitchen launches new children's snack range

Ella’s Kitchen is expanding beyond the baby food aisle with the launch of Ella’s Kitchen Kids, a new product line aimed at children aged 18 months and older.

The launch marks a significant strategic move for the brand as it looks to extend its presence beyond the weaning category and capture growing demand for healthier snack options for toddlers and young children.

Positioned as a “better-for-you” alternative to traditional children’s snacks, the new range combines bold flavours, playful branding and convenient formats with the nutritional standards parents associate with the Ella’s Kitchen brand.

The company said the range was developed in response to changing family eating habits and the lack of minimally processed snack options for older toddlers outside the baby aisle.

Initial products include Ella’s Kitchen Kids Crunchy Stix in Cheese + Onion, Tomato + Basil and Pesto varieties, alongside Ella’s Kitchen Kids Wild Crackers available in Tomato + Oregano, Pea + Basil and Carrot + Rosemary flavours.

Designed for lunchboxes, picnics and snacking occasions, the products are formulated with reduced salt levels and classified as non-HFSS options. According to the company, the Crunchy Stix contain less than 0.04g of salt per pack, while the Crackers contain less than 0.05g per serving.

Emma Wood, Senior Brand Manager at Ella’s Kitchen, said: “Ella’s Kitchen Kids is about recognising that the journey doesn’t stop at baby food. As little ones grow, their tastes, independence and routines all change – but parents still want options they can feel good about.”

The launch also signals Ella’s Kitchen’s wider ambitions within the children’s snacking market, with additional products and categories expected later this year.

Wood added that the company aims to help “raise the standards of the kids’ food category” by balancing taste, convenience and nutrition.