Cote d’Ivoire: Nestlé Côte d’Ivoire Posts Strongest Q1 in Years On Volume Growth

Nestlé Côte d’Ivoire, the Yopougon-based food manufacturer and subsidiary of the Swiss group, posted its best first-quarter result in recent years, with net profit rising 37% to 7.5 billion FCFA ($13.5 million) as a 31% revenue surge translated into higher earnings despite cost pressures.

Revenue reached 70.8 billion FCFA ($126.7 million), up from 54.1 billion FCFA ($96.7 million) in Q1 2025. The company attributed the jump to higher volumes, effective sales execution, and operational discipline…