Thailand

Another unique way in which Nestlé creates shared value involves coffee producers in Thailand. Here, at no cost and with no future obligation for farmers to sell their coffee to Nestlé, the company provides free coffee plantlets of more productive varieties to help farmers improve their plantations. These new varieties are developed by Nestlé Research and are more resistant to disease, produce better yields and an enhanced taste. Together with good farming practices, such progress will help farmers improve production and increase their income, whilst ensuring Nestlé a supply of high quality green coffee in the future.