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Nestlé Professional is committed to finding ways to reduce the environmental impact of our products as we strive to make a difference to the planet and reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050. As part of our Nestlé global Net Zero Roadmap, we’re aiming to reduce our use of virgin plastics by one third by 2025.

NESCAFÉ coffee has a long legacy of serving a delicious brew to consumers all over the world – from instant coffee, to iced brews and more we’re very excited to expand into whole roasted coffee beans. Perfect for your café set up, this new product is a must have to serve to your customers and ensure the perfect cup of coffee!

Chefs Samantha Warena and Jamie Jackson have proven to be tops in the kitchen after respectively winning the North Island and South Island Regional Live Cook-offs in the Nestlé Golden Chef’s Hat Award.

As the winner of last year’s Nestlé Golden Chefs Hat Award, Sam Heaven has always had his eye on what’s next and making the most of opportunities that come his way. We catch up with him on what he's been up to since the competition, and what he is seeing trending in the industry right now.

With a 55 year history, Nestlé GOLDEN CHEF'S HAT AWARD adapted to a new virtual format in 2020.

The Award sourced a top 10 line-up of young chef talent from right across Australia and New Zealand to find the 2020 Golden Chef of the Year.

New Zealand’s hospitality industry is on the rise again free to enjoy unrestricted trading under level one. Savvy operators can now make the most of the welcome return of customers. With a changing business landscape, cafes and restaurants can meet the odd curveball that might be heading their way through some smart thinking and innovation.

This year looks very different for everyone on many fronts and the impacts of these challenging times are being felt closely in the hospitality industry. As a result, the Nestlé Golden Chef’s Hat Award his adapting to these changing times, AND launching in New Zealand!

At Nestlé Professional, we care deeply for people and for the communities in this amazing industry in which we operate. In the days and weeks ahead, we will all need to continue to adjust to different ways of living and working. Here, we're sharing what we're currently doing to show our support.

KitKat has become the first global confectionery brand sourced from 100% certified sustainable cocoa, supplied through the Nestlé Cocoa Plan that aims to improve lives in farming communities and the quality of beans.