Transparency on our portfolio

In 2022, Nestlé became the first company to use the Health Star Rating (HSR) system as the basis for transparently reporting nutritional values for our entire global portfolio.

HSR is a well-known nutrient profiling system used on front-of-pack nutrition labels in some countries and applied by the Access to Nutrition Initiative (ATNI).

We have the ambition to grow the sales of our more nutritious products by CHF 20-25 billion by 2030.

Proportion of sales by Health Star Rating (HSR) score^1,2

¹ HSR is an independent nutrient profiling system. Calculations are based on the recipe for each product and are not necessarily included on the product label.
² Non-food products: services, machines, accessories, dispensers, cups, pet litter, etc.
³ This follows ATNi methodology which excludes pure coffee, pet food, specialized nutrition and non-food products. 
⁴ Specialized nutrition: includes products sold by Nutrition and Nestlé Health Science, which provide nutrition benefits and for which the HSR system generally does not apply.

Learn more in the Social Disclosures section of our 2025 Non-Financial Statement (pdf, 18Mb).

In 2025, 62% of our total sales - excluding pet food - came from products rated 3.5 stars and above on the HSR system or from specialized nutrition. Learn more in the Social Disclosures section of our 2025 Non-Financial Statement (pdf, 18Mb).

Health Star Rating (HSR) system is a nutrient profiling system used by the Access to Nutrition Index (ANI) and on front-of-pack nutrition labels in some countries. HSR considers the total energy of a food, the amount of positive nutrients and ingredients, such as fiber, protein, and legumes, as well as the amount of nutrients of concern, such as sugar, saturated fat, and salt per 100g or 100ml of product.

The resulting score is then translated into a rating of between 0.5 and 5 stars and enables the grouping of products into one of three scoring segments.

We highlight the nutritional value of four different groups of products:

• HSR of 3.5 or above (Daily Goodness): While keeping or even improving the nutritional profile with positive nutrients such as whole grains and vegetables, we aim to position these products as good options for balanced diets.
• HSR of 1.5 to less than 3.5 (Mindful Enjoyment): Where we aim to improve the nutritional profile while providing portion guidance, recipes, tips and advice for balanced diets.
• HSR of less than 1.5 (Occasional Indulgence): We aim to help people enjoy these products as occasional treats eaten in moderation, in the context of a balanced diet.
• Specialized nutrition products: Sold by our Nutrition and Nestlé Health Science (NHS) businesses, these products are tailored to the nutrition needs of specific populations. The HSR system generally does not apply to this category

Reporting nutritional values at country level

In countries around the world we have worked for years to improve the nutritional value of our products. Since 2022, we are reporting on the nutritional value of local portfolios in 13 countries, using the local, government-endorsed nutrient profiling system. The figures may evolve as nutrient profiling systems evolve, and as we continue work to improve our portfolio.

Each national and regional nutrient profiling system has distinct characteristics, with a different purpose and differences in the foods included, nutrient thresholds, and labels. Therefore, we report separately on each country as the figures for different countries cannot be compared. Details of each nutrient profiling system and how we applied it to our global and local portfolios are available in our Country-level Portfolio Nutritional Value Reporting (pdf, 450Kb).

Note: These figures are related to 2024 net sales. Some country-level figures have been rounded to achieve 100% for each country.

* 75% of net sales covered, excludes PetCare, non-food items and some entities where the recipes were not available this year. 
** Health Star Rating is an independent nutrient profiling system. Calculations are based on the recipe for each product and are not necessarily included on the product label.
*** Other: Products from our PetCare business, non-food items such as coffee machines, and food products not in scope for the local nutrient profiling system. The detailed scope of assessed products in each country is available in our Country-level Portfolio Nutritional Value Reporting (pdf, 450Kb)