More contamination were detected in March and April at the production site of Perrier in Vergèze, southern France. The scandal that involves mineral water, sold as natural or spring water, continues to affect Nestlé in France. However, this matter has had little impact on the accounts of the global agricultural food leader, which has brands such as Nescafé, Nespresso, Kitkat, Maggi and Purina. On Thursday, April 24, he announced an increase in sales of 2.3% to 22.6 billion Swiss francs (€ 24 billion) for the first quarter of its fiscal year 2025, and 2.8% at constant and scope exchange rates. He also confirmed his goals for the entire 2025.
It is true that the water business is the smallest segment for the Swiss giant. It represented 3.2 billion Swiss francs in 2024, which represents 3.5% or its total sales. In addition, 3.9%grew in the first quarter of 2025. As for the operational margin of this branch, estimated at 9.3%, it is much slower than that of the group as a whole, which decreased slightly by 2024 to 17.2%. But their brands, including San Pellegrino, Vittel and Perrier, are emblematic.
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