Sales volume expected to decline 7% as cocoa price volatility and B2B disruptions weigh on global chocolate demand.
Veteran leader Paul Bulcke to step down as Nestlé chairman after nearly five decades; Isla named as successor.
This move comes after Investment non-profit ShareAction criticised Nestlé for how it measures and reports sales from nutritious products.
The logistics giant’s earnings rose to US$364.78 million, helped by higher volumes and new customer wins.
Current CEO Stefan Scheiber will be proposed as Chairman of the Board of Directors at the Annual General Meeting in February 2026, succeeding Calvin Grieder.