Nestlé is joining forces with two organizations to reshape how food gets grown and who grows it in the years ahead.
The food giant is working with The Nature Conservancy to spread farming methods that actually improve the land instead of depleting it. At the same time, they’re partnering with Goodwall, a learning platform for young people, to make farming careers more appealing to the next generation.
“Regenerative agriculture is essential to the long-term resilience of our business and the global food system,” said Stephanie Hart, Nestlé’s Chief Operations Officer. “By combining TNC’s conservation expertise with Goodwall’s ability to mobilize millions of young people, we can accelerate progress and build a more sustainable future for farmers, communities and the planet.”
Building on What Works
Nestlé and The Nature Conservancy aren’t starting from scratch. The two have already worked together on the Nestlé Agriculture Framework, which helps farmers improve crop quality, increase income, and protect the environment simultaneously. This new collaboration aims to expand those efforts and bring more companies into the fold.
“We are delighted to continue collaborating with Nestlé, a company that shares our commitment for a more resilient food system,” said Jennifer Morris, CEO of The Nature Conservancy. “Together, we can scale practical, science-based solutions that restore ecosystems, protect biodiversity and strengthen farmer livelihoods.”
Making Farming Cool Again
The partnership with Goodwall tackles a different challenge: getting young people interested in agriculture. Through Goodwall’s app, which reaches millions of users worldwide, Nestlé will help create educational content about regenerative farming that feels more like a game than a textbook.
Young users will learn practical farming skills, connect with peers facing similar challenges, and develop as agricultural entrepreneurs. The idea is to show that farming can be a viable, even exciting career path.
“Young people today want to be part of real solutions,” said Taha Bawa, Goodwall’s Co-founder and CEO. “This partnership will open new pathways for them to learn, contribute and lead in the shift toward regenerative agriculture.”
Part of a Bigger Picture
These announcements fit into Nestlé’s broader push to make regenerative agriculture standard practice across its supply chain. The company recently started working with the World Farmers’ Organisation on climate adaptation and policy advocacy.
All three partnerships were introduced at this year’s World Economic Forum in Davos, where the initial ideas formed a year earlier. Hart joined the CEOs of The Nature Conservancy and Goodwall for a panel discussion about creating more sustainable, inclusive food systems.
