Items Tagged with 'infant formula'

In 2021, the United States faced a significant industry-wide shortage of infant formula due to COVID-19-related supply challenges which was exacerbated by a massive formula recall involving one of the industry's largest suppliers.

Modeled after breast milk and developed with a science-led approach leveraging more than 50 years of advanced breast milk research, the new portfolio of formulas includes a unique blend of probiotics and prebiotics, making this the brand's closest formula to breast milk yet, the company noted.

JBT Corp., a leading technology solutions provider to the global food and beverage corporation, announced the release of SeamTec 2 Evolute for powder products. 

Emmi has commissioned a new energy-efficient spraying tower for the production of goat’s milk powder at the site of its two subsidiaries Goat Milk Powder and Bettinehoeve.

Manufacturers continue to ensure the safety of infant formula, while creating a product more like breast milk. Abbott, Mead Johnson, and Gerber are the top major brand manufacturers of infant formula. Perrigo, a private-label manufacturer, plans to purchase Nestlé’s Gateway plant, increasing its production capacity from 29 million pounds to 36 million pounds annually.

Many infant formula brands are adding prebiotics to their lines to help with babies’ digestive health, while other dairy manufacturers still have work to do.

Dole introduces a yogurt smoothie kit and Whitewave Foods launches a nondairy fruit and protein beverage.