Demand For Immunity Boosters Lifts Nestlé Health Science

Nestlé Health Science saw sales rise double digits in 2020 thanks to higher demand for health and immunity products during the pandemic.

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Consumers seeking out products to help them stay healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic provided a tailwind for Nestlé Health Science in 2020, with sales at the business up double digits over the 12 months.

Nestlé Health Science posted turnover up 12% to CHF3.3bn ($3.7bn) in 2020, which the firm said reflected higher demand for...

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