Assessing Nutrition with Nestle.

Nestlé S.A., based in Vevey, Vaud, Switzerland, is a global food and beverage production business. Since 2014, it has been the world's largest food corporation based on revenue and other criteria. Our work with them saw the launching of a Multi-Nutritional Assessment tool (MNA) which sought to increase vulnerable people’s understanding of how their diet affected their wellbeing.

Due to a range of factors, elderly populations are at far greater risk of developing diet and nutritional based diseases. To address this, Nestle developed the MNA, which to this day is the most well-validated nutrition screening tool for the elderly. To ensure ease of access to the service, it was proposed the interactive form should be put in a mobile environment.

After a last-minute change in supplier, Nestlé faced a significant gap in the development of their MNA app. Arch stepped in to deliver the product to market at a high standard and within tight timelines. The result was a powerful tool that quickly positioned itself as a leader in the global measurement of nutritional wellness, particularly for vulnerable groups. Though it handled only non-sensitive data, the app was able to offer accurate, personalised suggestions for referrals to doctors and nutritionists, while giving users peace of mind through features that helped them track weight fluctuations and symptoms related to various conditions.

To meet the needs of a diverse, international user base, the app was developed using a hybrid framework. Input points were configured to capture statistical health data, which powered visual progression graphs so users could monitor changes over time. The interface was designed for clarity and ease of use, and multi-language support made it accessible across regions. Together, these features created a tool that informed and empowered users in their health journeys.

• Developed with a hybrid framework
• Statistical data recording at input points
• Progression graph allowing users to track change over time
• Multi-language enabled
• Intuitive UX