What Nestlé’s sustainability initiatives mean for agriculture – summary
- Nestlé launches two global initiatives supporting regenerative agriculture and young farmers
- Partnership with TNC develops a framework improving crops, incomes and nature
- Collaboration with Goodwall builds youth skills using gamified regenerative agriculture learning
- Initiatives aim to strengthen future agripreneur pipelines and sustainable supply chains
- Efforts reflect wider industry push for resilient food systems facing climate challenges
Nestlé has announced the launch of not one but two major new sustainability projects.
First up, the world’s biggest CPG is working with The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and Goodwall globally.
The aim?
To accelerate the transition to regenerative agriculture and encourage young people to enter the world of farming.
Regenerative agriculture
“Regenerative agriculture is essential to the long-term resilience of our business and the global food system,” says Stephanie Hart, COO of Nestlé. “By combining TNC’s conservation expertise with Goodwall’s ability to mobilise millions of young people, we can accelerate progress and build a more sustainable future for farmers, communities and the planet.”
The work supports The Nestlé Agriculture Framework - a plan to help farmers grow better crops, earn more and protect nature.
“We are delighted to continue collaborating with Nestlé, a company that shares our commitment for a more resilient food system,” says Jennifer Morris, CEO of The Nature Conservancy. “Together, we can scale practical, science-based solutions that restore ecosystems, protect biodiversity and strengthen farmer livelihoods.”
Inspiring the next generation of farmers
Bringing the next generation into the agriculture industry is essential to building more resilient food systems and securing the future of food.
To help show that farming can offer a stable, appealing career path, Nestlé is partnering with Goodwall, a global youth learning platform. The company will support Goodwall in building out its agriculture curriculum, using gamified learning to boost young people’s understanding of regenerative practices, develop hands‑on skills and inspire them to become agripreneurs.
And, through the Goodwall app, they’ll be able to make friends, exchange ideas, test practical solutions to real‑world challenges, and refine their approaches based on what works.
“Young people today want to be part of real solutions,” says Taha Bawa, co-founder and CEO of Goodwall. “This partnership will open new pathways for them to learn, contribute and lead in the shift toward regenerative agriculture.”
The two initiatives, say Nestlé, mark a significant step in its broader ambition to make regenerative agriculture the norm across its global sourcing footprint, while building a strong pipeline of next-generation agripreneurs.
Resilient food systems
The news follows the announcement that Nestlé is working with the World Farmers’ Organisation to help make food systems more resilient to climate change through advocacy for fair policies and practical solutions, such as regenerative agriculture.
“Farmers are facing the challenges of climate change every day, but they are also driving the solutions,” says Arnold Puech d’Alissac, president at the World’s Farmers Organisation. “Real change demands holistic approaches and collaboration across the value chain. This partnership with Nestlé aims to lead by example, showing how farmers and industry can work together, with trust and respect, to build food systems that are fair, resilient, and sustainable for people and the planet.”
The future of food
For the wider food and beverage industry, Nestlé’s move signals a shift that’s becoming increasingly difficult to ignore.
As supply chains face mounting pressure from climate volatility, soil degradation and labour shortages, regenerative agriculture and talent development are no longer niche ambitions – they’re fast becoming strategic imperatives.
By mobilising major conservation partners and tapping into youth-led innovation, Nestlé is helping to set new expectations for how global brands can support farmers, rebuild ecosystems and future‑proof ingredient sourcing.
The company’s latest initiatives also underscore a growing recognition across the sector – sustainability goals can’t be achieved through isolated projects but require coordinated efforts, shared standards and cross‑industry collaboration.
