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Swiss NGO Accuses Nestlé of Sugar Disparity in Cerelac

11/22/2025

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Public Eye, a Swiss NGO, accuses Nestlé of higher Cerelac sugar levels in Africa than Europe.
The group analyzed nearly 100 Cerelac samples and found that most contained added sugar.
Nestlé denied the claims, stating it complies with international standards and that the report mischaracterizes natural sugars as added sugars, while 19 civil society groups issued an open letter urging Nestlé to address these concerns and emphasize equal nutritional rights.

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Public Eye, a Swiss NGO, accuses Nestlé of higher Cerelac sugar levels in Africa than Europe.
The group analyzed nearly 100 Cerelac samples and found that most contained added sugar.
Nestlé denied the claims, stating it complies with international standards and that the report mischaracterizes natural sugars as added sugars, while 19 civil society groups issued an open letter urging Nestlé to address these concerns and emphasize equal nutritional rights.