Swiss food company Nestlé said on Wednesday that it is suspending its brands in Russia, mainly Kitkat and Nesquik, among others, according to a recent press release published on its website.
“We have already halted non-essential imports and exports into and out of Russia, stopped all advertising, and suspended all capital investment in the country,” the company said.
“Of course, we are fully complying with all international sanctions on Russia,” it added.
The company also stated that it is supporting Ukrainian refugees by donating essential food, such as infant food and medical/ hospital nutrition.
Additionally, Nestlé stated that “hundreds of tons of food supplies and significant financial assistance that we have already contributed to support the people in Ukraine,” noting that “these efforts will continue.”
In Ukraine, the total number of Nestlé’s employees reaches 5,800. Nestlé said it supports its employees, following the ongoing Russian offensive that began on February 24.
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