Nestlé's sales slightly exceeded forecasts with a 0.8% volume increase, contrasting with a 0.3% decline last year. Profit before tax rose to 13.2 billion Swiss francs. Despite challenges from rising commodity prices and decreased consumer demand, CEO Laurent Freixe highlighted a solid performance and a roadmap for future growth, focusing on investment, product quality, and innovation. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)