Swiss multinational food and drink company Nestlé generated more than 1.5 million metric tons worth of waste in 2023. This was considerably more than other leading companies within the sector. In comparison, General Mills's waste generation amounted to approximately 395,000 metric tons that year.
Waste generation by leading food companies worldwide in 2023
(in 1,000 metric tons)
Figures for Nestle and Hershey are for total hazardous and non-hazardous waste generated. For Mondelez, figure refers to total waste generated in internal manufacturing. For Danone, figures refer to total waste generated. For General Mills, figures are for solid waste from production.
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