Production of cereals using the new recipes will begin later this year, with reformulated products shipping to retailers before year-end.
The partnership will see the technology deployed at Crespel & Deiters’ facility in Helmond, the Netherlands, to produce high-quality textured vegetable proteins (TVP) from European-grown pulses such as fava beans and peas.
The initiative builds on prior progress, including the near-complete elimination of artificial colors and flavors from many bread, bun and breakfast items.
With this milestone, all products distributed by Nestlé USA, ranging from retail grocery items to commercial food service offerings, are now entirely free of synthetic dyes and petroleum-based color additives.
The investment marks one of the company’s largest capacity upgrades in recent years and underscores its commitment to supporting innovation and sustainable growth in natural ingredient solutions.