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Nestlé to Cut 16,000 Jobs Amid Automation Push

10/19/2025

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Nestlé plans to cut 16,000 jobs globally over the next two years as part of a cost-reduction and automation strategy, including 12,000 white-collar and 4,000 manufacturing and supply-chain roles.
CEO Philipp Navratil emphasized rapid change through automation and digital transformation.
The move aligns with trends at Microsoft and Google, which have announced layoffs.
Despite the cuts, Nestlé posted a 4.3% rise in sales and a 7.6% stock gain.

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Story summary

Nestlé plans to cut 16,000 jobs globally over the next two years as part of a cost-reduction and automation strategy, including 12,000 white-collar and 4,000 manufacturing and supply-chain roles.
CEO Philipp Navratil emphasized rapid change through automation and digital transformation.
The move aligns with trends at Microsoft and Google, which have announced layoffs.
Despite the cuts, Nestlé posted a 4.3% rise in sales and a 7.6% stock gain.