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Nestle Malaysia committed to quality despite rising costs

Nestle Malaysia committed to quality despite rising costs

KUALA LUMPUR: Nestle (Malaysia) Bhd remains steadfast in its commitment to delivering quality and value to consumers, although global commodity price volatility continues to exert pressure on costs across the food and beverage industry.
Chief executive officer Juan Aranols said the group is proactively working to cushion the impact of rising raw material costs, while ensuring product standards remain uncompromised.
"When we have cost inflation, we try to mitigate the impact on our prices.
"What matters most is that we continue doing our utmost to uphold quality and taste without compromise," he told the media during his visit to Balai Berita.
Aranols noted that despite market pressures, the company remains committed to ensuring its products uphold the standards Malaysians have come to expect.
"We know that choosing Nestle is always a good choice for Malaysians, because they can trust the products — how they are made, the ingredients that go into them and obviously the halal credentials," he said.
He added that while cost pressures are inevitable in the current global environment, Nestle's priority is to ensure its offerings remain accessible and dependable. "We make sure that our products remain a great choice for Malaysians to make," he said.
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