Items Tagged with 'infant health and nutrition'

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.

There is no more critical time than the first 1,000 days of a child’s life to set a strong foundation for their overall cognition and brain development.

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.

Recently published work by researchers at the University of California, Davis examines the capability of bifidobacteria to help break down components of breast milk to help improve the overall health of infants.