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Nestle reviewing options after Russia business seized by Putin

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Williams, H. (2026, September 18). Nestle reviewing options after Russia business seized by Putin. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/business/business-news/vladimir-putin-russia-french-kitkat-ukraine-b1297447.html

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Nestle is assessing its options after Russia seized control of its operations as part of new laws targeting "unfriendly" firms. The move marks one of the largest seizures of foreign corporate assets by Russia since at least 2024, following similar actions against companies like Carlsberg and Danone. Nestle’s Russian business, which includes six manufacturing sites and employs around 7,000 people, generates approximately two billion Swiss francs (£1.81 billion) in annual revenue, representing about 2% of the company's global sales.

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Russian authorities seized the businesses and assets of Nestle and three French companies on September 17 as part of a decree signed by President Vladimir Putin. This move is part of Russia's broader strategy to take control of foreign corporate assets owned by firms deemed "unfriendly," targeting those that support Ukraine. Nestle, which has operated in Russia since 1995 but reduced its presence due to the war with Ukraine, reported revenues of around 2 billion Swiss francs (£1.81 billion) from its Russian operations annually, representing about 2% of global sales. The Kremlin’s actions have intensified amid growing tensions between Europe and Russia over support for Ukraine, affecting companies like Carlsberg, Danone, and AB InBev previously.

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Nestle reviewing options after Russia business seized by Putin Read More asserted

Nestle → review → Putin

It is thought to mark the Kremlin’s largest takeover of foreign corporate assets since at least 2024. asserted

It → think → 2024

Swiss food giant Nestle – which makes a raft of household food brands also including Nescafe and Cheerios – said on Friday it was “assessing the situation and its options”. asserted

it → make → situation

The firm said: “Nestle is committed to taking all necessary steps to protect its rights and ensure continuity of business operations in the interests of all stakeholders, particularly its employees.” asserted

Nestle → say → stakeholders

The move by Russia comes amid mounting tensions with Europe. asserted

move → come → Europe

Russia changed laws to be able to take control of shareholdings owned by firms deemed to be “unfriendly” and has already used this against companies including Carlsberg, Danone and Stella Artois and Budweiser brewer AB InBev. asserted

Russia → change → Carlsberg

Nestle has run businesses in Russia since 1995 but has trimmed its operations there since the war with Ukraine started. asserted

war → run → Ukraine

It has six manufacturing sites and around 7,000 workers in Russia. asserted

It → have → Russia

Nestle’s Russian business is thought to make around two billion Swiss francs (£1.81 billion) in revenues every year – about 2% of the group’s global annual sales. asserted

business → think → sales

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