Nestlé Nigeria, a food and beverage company, has launched a new sustainable packaging for Golden Morn, its iconic breakfast cereal, to solidify its commitment to both nutrition and sustainability.

Mr Wassim Elhusseini, the Managing Director, Nestlé Nigeria, made this known via a statement on Tuesday in Lagos.

Elhusseini said the updated packaging reflected Golden Morn’s over three-decade legacy of nourishing Nigerian families and its forward-thinking approach to sustainability.

He said the development aligned with Nestlé’s global recycling vision and was a testament to the company’s pledge to ensure that more than 95 per cent of its plastic packaging was recyclable by 2025.

‘Crafted with sustainability at its core, the packaging utilises materials that are easier to recycle, thereby reducing environmental impact and fostering a circular economy.

‘At Nestlé, our responsibility, in addition to delivering nutritious products, also includes safeguarding our planet for future generations.

‘Today, over 80 per
cent of all Nestlé’s packaging in Nigeria is optimised for recycling and we are happy that Golden Morn’s packaging has been upgraded to a designed for recycling laminate from the previous aluminum foil packaging.

‘By embracing recyclable materials, we are not only minimising waste but also reinforcing our leadership in environmental stewardship within the industry,’ he said.

Mr Omofasa Orhiunu, Category Manager, Dairy, said the company’s commitment was not only grounded in nutrition but also in its focus on local sourcing.

Orhiunu stated that the brand sources 100 per cent of its maize and soya locally, collaborating closely with Nigerian farmers to ensure the freshness and quality of its ingredients.

‘This partnership guarantees a superior product while bolstering the local economy and empowering farming communities,’ he said.

Source: News Agency of Nigeria