Breastfeeding

Cell-based breast milk in development to replace ‘suboptimal’ bovine infant formula

27-Nov-2023 By Flora Southey

Can the complexities of breast milk be replicated by cows? France-based Nūmi doesn’t think so. The start-up is turning to cell culture to develop the ‘closest thing possible’ to breast milk.

Infant formula industry fights back at ‘misleading’ Lancet papers: ‘Advertising is not the main factor limiting breastfeeding’

04-Aug-2023 By Flora Southey

A series of papers on breastfeeding, published in The Lancet this year, gives the misleading impression that infant formula advertising is the main factor limiting breastfeeding, argues implicated trade associations.

Danone’s Pepticate hypoallergenic infant formula finally makes US debut

13-Mar-2023 By Teodora Lyubomirova

The product, made by Danone’s specialized nutrition arm Nutricia, was meant to be available from September 2022 according to initial plans.

Researchers find the molecules in breast milk that may protect infants from developing allergies

16-Nov-2022 By Oliver Morrison

Scientists have identified the specific molecules in breast milk which if added to formula may help address the disparity that formula-fed babies are more sensitive to allergens.

Soup-To-Nuts Podcast: Race to create next gen infant formula heats up with Helaina fundraise

14-Feb-2022 By Elizabeth Crawford

Originally designed to help babies grow, but not much else, traditional infant formula often falls far short of delivering the same benefits as breast milk, which also boosts immunity, contributes to cognitive development, is more easily digested, and...

Children under 2 years should avoid all added sugars, says Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee

18-Jun-2020 By Elizabeth Crawford

Children under the age of 2 years should avoid all added sugars in order to better make “every bite count,” according to the Dietary Guidelines advisory subcommittee tasked with creating the first ever dietary guidelines for children younger than 24 months....

FDA warns pregnant and breast-feeding women to avoid CBD and cannabis products for fear of ‘serious risk’

17-Oct-2019 By Elizabeth Crawford

FDA warned pregnant and breast-feeding women yesterday to avoid CBD, THC and marijuana in any form, including the proliferation of food, supplements and cosmetics containing CBD and other cannabis-derived ingredients that currently are flooding the market...

Soup-To-Nuts Podcast: What is the market potential for products for new & breastfeeding moms?

21-Sep-2018 By Elizabeth Crawford

Breastfeeding is one of the most natural and instinctual experiences shared by a baby and mother, but that doesn’t mean it is easy – and many women could use help not just from healthcare professionals and family, but also from the food and beverage industry...

B. infantis probiotic alters babies' bowel habits for the better

07-Jun-2017 By Hank Schultz

Evolve BioSystems has announced results of a study that shows its strain of B. infantis probiotic is safe to give to infants and significantly alters their microbiomes and bowel habits.

Evolve BioSystems completes series B financing to fund commercialization of products

30-May-2017 By Stephen Daniells

California-based microbiome company Evolve BioSystems has completed a $20 million Series B financing to fund the commercialization of its initial products.

Lowering protein content of formula could help reduce obesity: Study

27-Oct-2016 By Jim Cornall

High protein intake during infancy may contribute to obesity later in life in infants who are not exclusively breastfed, according to a Nestlé Nutrition-funded study.

Abbott Laboratories launching non-GMO Similac infant formula in US

26-May-2015 By Mark ASTLEY

Abbott Laboratories is launching a non-GMO version of its popular Similac Advance infant formula in the US - a decision its denies was fuelled by pressure from campaigners.

Start young to influence babies' taste preferences

30-Mar-2015 By Niamh Michail

Getting children to eat vegetables is often a daily battle – but a love of healthy food can be fostered by introducing new flavours as early as possible.

Mead Johnson to expand US infant formula capacity to meet online Chinese demand

19-Feb-2015 By Mark ASTLEY

Mead Johnson Nutrition plans to boost its US infant formula manufacturing capabilities to supply the e-commerce channels opening up between the US and China. 

Risk of developing celiac does not hinge on when infants first try gluten, study finds

23-Jan-2015 By Elizabeth Crawford

When infants first eat gluten does not appear to influence whether they are diagnosed with celiac disease, but their socioeconomic status likely does, according to two recently published studies. 

US hospital infant formula sample giveaways 'not violation of WHO Code'

03-Jun-2014 By Mark ASTLEY

The International Formula Council (IFC) has dismissed claims that the US practice of providing free hospital discharge bags containing samples of infant formula is in violation of the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes.

GAIN gains NGO status from WHO after it severs big business ties (or does it?)

27-Jan-2014 By Shane STARLING

The World Health Organization (WHO) has granted the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) NGO status after it disbanded an alliance with food and pharma firms including Coca-Cola, Cargill and GlaxoSmithKline.

Mead Johnson Nutrition facing lawsuit over US meningitis death

17-Oct-2012 By Mark Astley

Mead Johnson Nutrition is facing court in the US over allegations that its Enfamil brand powdered baby formula was responsible for the death of one infant and two cases of serious illness.

Nature’s One step-up efforts to cut arsenic levels in baby formula

22-May-2012 By Mark Astley

Organic infant formula manufacturer Nature’s One will step-up its efforts to minimise and eliminate the presence of environmental contaminants such as arsenic in its products.

Prebiotic-enriched formula may protect healthy infants from allergy: Danone

13-Oct-2010 By Stephen Daniells

Feeding infants with a new prebiotic-enriched formula may reduce the incidence of atopic dermatitis by 44 percent, says new data from a Danone Research study.

Early probiotic consumption stops gut problems: study

18-Jul-2008 By Stephen Daniells

Probiotic bacteria may reduce the occurrence of gut complications
in premature infants, suggests new research with piglets.

Study links obesity to protein in infant formula

20-Apr-2007 By Jess Halliday

The results of the EU Childhood Obesity Programme indicate that
low-protein content in infant formula may have metabolic,
endocrinal and developmental benefits for babies - which may also
have an impact on obesity at a later age.