Campaigners say the company is contributing to rising rates of childhood obesity, while the firm says it is helping to combat malnutrition

Archived version: https://archive.is/newest/https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2025/nov/17/nestle-accused-of-risking-health-of-babies-for-profit-over-added-sugar-in-cereals-sold-in-african-countries


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    20 days ago

    A company spokesperson said that having cereals sweet enough to be palatable to infants was vital in combating malnutrition.

    This is so evil. What are they putting in those foods in Africa that could make cerels not palatable? Sounds the like problem goes even beyond the added sugar, with very low quality ingredients.

    To me this is obvious. They can’t sell the same products to the African markets at the same margin of profit so they bring the quality way down, and cut it with sugar.

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    19 days ago

    These babies will have massive teeth issues too. A combination of really high sugar intake and no dentistry industry to speak of is a recipe for disaster.