What were Nestle's first-quarter organic sales growth and how did it compare to analyst expectations?

Nestle's organic sales rose 3.5% in the first quarter ended March, significantly exceeding the analysts' average expectation of 2.4% organic sales growth.

Which product categories is Nestle prioritizing under new CEO Philipp Navratil, and what is the strategic intent behind this focus?

Under new CEO Philipp Navratil, Nestle is prioritizing four product categories: coffee, petcare, nutrition and health, and food and snacking — reflecting a sharper strategic focus on these areas to lift sales volumes this year, rather than implementing a major business overhaul.

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