Behind Nestlé’s Regenerative Supply Chain Transformation

Nestlé has unveiled a series of strategic collaborations aimed at scaling regenerative agriculture practices across its supply chain, with announcements made during the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos in January 2026.

The food and beverage giant is working alongside The Nature Conservancy, World Farmers' Organisation and Goodwall to advance sustainable farming methods.

Regenerative agriculture in the US could help draw down 250 million tonnes of CO₂e annually, according to research by Earth.Org. As part of its commitment, Nestlé is providing farmers with a weather insurance programme in Indonesia for more than 800 smallholder coffee farmers.

Strategic alliances for regenerative practices

The company announced two new partnerships at Davos in January 2026, adding to its existing collaboration with the World Farmers' Organisation (WFO). Stephanie Hart, Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer at Nestlé, explained the rationale behind the collaborative approach at Davos.

"We partner to better understand so we can learn, adapt and implement," says Stephanie.

The first partnership involves The Nature Conservancy (TNC), described as one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental non-profits globally. The second brings in Goodwall, a gamified mobile platform designed to help young people develop career skills and connect with opportunities.

Chris Hogg, Global Head of Public Affairs at Nestlé, wrote on LinkedIn that these partners can: "Help us spot solutions we might miss, help us give farmers the confidence and backing to take what can feel like a big leap into regenerative practices and help show that regenerative agriculture practices can be good for nature AND good business for farmers, communities and for companies like ours."

Environmental impact and transformation goals

TNC operates as a global environmental non-profit dedicated to creating a world where people and nature can thrive. Founded in the US in 1951, the organisation now operates across 83 countries and territories, supported by more than a million members and more than 1,000 scientists.

"Sustainability is productivity," says Jennifer Morris, CEO of The Nature Conservancy, at Davos. "It may look like philanthropy, but it's not."

TNC is leading a collaborative effort with Nestlé, the United Nations Economic Commission of Latin America and the Caribbean and the Helmholtz Environmental Research Centre to promote regenerative ranching and agriculture. Aligned with its 2030 goals, the initiative aims to transform three million hectares of agricultural land into regenerative landscapes, cut GHG emissions by 25% and positively impact 22,000 people.

The partnership demonstrates how large-scale environmental organisations can work alongside global food companies to drive meaningful change in agricultural practices. By combining TNC's scientific expertise with Nestlé's supply chain reach, the collaboration aims to create scalable models that other companies can replicate.

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Farmer voices and youth engagement

The WFO serves as a member-driven international body bringing together national farmers' organisations and agricultural cooperatives from all continents, representing more than one billion farmers worldwide. The organisation provides farmers with a direct voice in international policy processes, ensuring global decisions on agriculture and food systems reflect farmers' lived realities.

In October 2025, the organisation had formed a partnership with Nestlé to advance climate-resilient food systems through regenerative agriculture, particularly in dairy supply chains, supporting farmers' livelihoods and global food security.

"Regenerative agriculture is a way to create common added value," says Arnold Puech d'Alissac, President of WFO, at Davos. "WFO and Nestlé are creating mutual respect to support this."

Goodwall operates as a mission-driven social enterprise and global digital community supporting students and young adults to navigate education, careers and skills development. With more than two million members across more than 150 countries, the platform connects young people to jobs, scholarships and challenge-based learning opportunities.

As part of its focus on future-ready skills, Goodwall has partnered with Nestlé to equip the next generation with practical regenerative farming capabilities, using peer-to-peer learning to position agriculture as an attractive and sustainable career pathway.

"Talent moves the world," says Taha Bawa, Co-Founder and CEO of Goodwall, at Davos. "We need top talent to build resilient supply chains."