Nestlé aims to provide children more ways to enjoy milk with the launch of Nespray Coco-Up in Sri Lanka.
The beverage is made with coconut and Nespray milk and is said to have a nutty taste. It contains no added artificial colours or preservatives.
Nestlé said the dairy milk is the first product of its kind for Nestlé worldwide and Sri Lanka’s first dairy milk beverage to be enhanced with coconut extract.
The company aims to draw on the health benefits of milk and combine it with coconut, which it describes as a “much-loved loved staple of cuisine in Sri Lanka and around the world, pepping up any meal or drink with a distinct and refreshing taste”.
Nestlé vice president of dairy Ruwan Welikala said: “Nespray has always been a milk brand trusted by mothers to provide their children with a strong nutritional foundation. It offers a range of local milk products that cater to children’s varying tastes and needs.
“With its innovative recipe of fresh milk and coconut, Nespray Coco-Up now joins our strong portfolio with a unique consumption experience, making drinking milk more fun, adventurous and refreshing for kids.”
Shivani Hegde, Nestlé Sri Lanka managing director, added: “Innovation is in our DNA, ever since our company was founded more than 150 years ago. Today we continue to provide innovative, science-based products and services that enhance quality of life.
“We’re proud to offer our local consumers a variety of products made from local fresh milk, with the latest being Nespray Coco-Up with the unique infusion of coconut.
“This innovation perfectly reflects Nestlé in Sri Lanka, combining cutting-edge global technology and R&D with local innovation, using local ingredients and strong local consumer insights to develop superior products.”
Last year, Nestlé began construction of a new manufacturing plant in Sri Lanka, in a move to strengthen its position in dairy and coconut products.