Nestlé has a strong presence in the plant-based food industry with a range of products in both the plant-based meat and plant-based dairy industries. In the US, Nestlé’s Haagen Dazs brand debuted its non-dairy line of ice creams produced with soy, almond or cashew milk in 2017. Haagen Dazs is owned by Froneri International, a joint-venture formed between Nestlé and PAI partners (a private equity group based in France) in 2016.

Nestlé-owned, Coffee Mate launched its first vegan creamer line “Natural Bliss” in 2017 with flavors such as Hazelnut Almond Milk, Caramel Almond Milk, and Sweet Crème Coconut Milk. In 2019, the brand expanded the product line by introducing “Half & Half” creamer made from almond milk and coconut cream. Two new flavors are expected to be added to the Natural Bliss line in January 2021. In July 2020, Nestlé launched a plant-based substitute for condensed milk under its Carnation brand. The product labeled “Carnation Vegan” is produced from a blend of oat and rice milk. The product can be used to replace condensed milk when making dairy or caramel-based sweets and desserts. According to Nestlé, its Carnation Vegan mimics the taste, texture, and appearance of condensed milk made from cow's milk. Also in 2020, Nestlé launched its first fully pea-based beverage under the Nesfit brand in Brazil. The company claims the product includes as much protein as cow’s milk per serving, and includes significantly less sugar compared to similar products.

Nestlé further expanded its plant based offerings with the launch of plant-based eggs and shrimp under its plant-based brand Garden Gourmet in 2021. The chicken egg substitute produced in liquid form, made from soy protein; and the plant-based shrimp is made from seaweed, peas and konjac, will initially be available in a limited number of stores in selected European markets.