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Baby, or infant, formula is a manufactured food for babies often used as a substitute for breast milk. It is a powder or liquid concentrate that is mixed with water and fed through a bottle. It is widely used in Asia, which represents 53% of the global market share. In Hong Kong, a shortage in availability of baby formula led to restrictions on how much could be taken out of the city and into mainland China.
- Hospital in Guangdong province says none of the babies given the over-the-counter product have shown any ill effects so far
- Case follows a scandal in Hunan province earlier this year, where five children fell ill after being given fake formula milk
Chinese demand for lactoferrin and whey powder products from Australia and New Zealand has increased dramatically since the coronavirus outbreak.
Chinese demand for lactoferrin and whey powder products from Australia and New Zealand has increased dramatically since the coronavirus outbreak.
At least five children reportedly developed swollen heads after being fed a protein drink allegedly sold as suitable for babies.
At least five children reportedly developed swollen heads after being fed a protein drink allegedly sold as suitable for babies.
Chinese consumers often depend on brand recognition as an indicator of product quality and safety, but blockchain can provide more reliable information on product supply chains, benefiting both consumers and manufacturers.
Chinese consumers often depend on brand recognition as an indicator of product quality and safety, but blockchain can provide more reliable information on product supply chains, benefiting both consumers and manufacturers.
The tragedy that rocked China’s infant milk formula industry 12 years ago destroyed many parents’ faith in domestic brands, paving the way for foreign companies to charge ahead
The tragedy that rocked China’s infant milk formula industry 12 years ago destroyed many parents’ faith in domestic brands, paving the way for foreign companies to charge ahead
In 2008, China’s dairy industry was rocked by a scandal. A chemical called melamine used in plastic was found in baby formula, it was used to artificially boost tested levels of protein in milk. Six children died and 300, 000 were poisoned by the tainted milk. Ever since domestic milk companies have been trying to recover as many parents turn to more trusted foreign brands. Now, China is trying to rebuild trust in its domestic milk producers. Feihe was one of the few baby formula companies in China that didn’t add melamine when the melamine scandal broke out. Today, Feihe has become China’s largest baby formula company.
In 2008, China’s dairy industry was rocked by a scandal. A chemical called melamine used in plastic was found in baby formula, it was used to artificially boost tested levels of protein in milk. Six children died and 300, 000 were poisoned by the tainted milk. Ever since domestic milk companies have been trying to recover as many parents turn to more trusted foreign brands. Now, China is trying to rebuild trust in its domestic milk producers. Feihe was one of the few baby formula companies in China that didn’t add melamine when the melamine scandal broke out. Today, Feihe has become China’s largest baby formula company.
A report by GMT Research advised investors to avoid the stock because the company hadn’t paid a dividend in the five years before IPO.
A report by GMT Research advised investors to avoid the stock because the company hadn’t paid a dividend in the five years before IPO.
China Feihe, maker of the nation’s best-selling infant milk formula, probably attracted close to HK$10 billion of orders from retail investors in what could be the third largest IPO in Hong Kong this year, according to a survey of stockbrokers.
China Feihe, maker of the nation’s best-selling infant milk formula, probably attracted close to HK$10 billion of orders from retail investors in what could be the third largest IPO in Hong Kong this year, according to a survey of stockbrokers.
As China seeks to diversify assets and ensure security of supply, especially for food, it faces thorough scrutiny from countries suspicious of its intentions.
As China seeks to diversify assets and ensure security of supply, especially for food, it faces thorough scrutiny from countries suspicious of its intentions.
Successful breastfeeding can lead to an abundance of milk. You could sell it to body builders, or freeze it – but for a year at most. Hong Kong mothers have some tips on alternative uses for breast milk.
Successful breastfeeding can lead to an abundance of milk. You could sell it to body builders, or freeze it – but for a year at most. Hong Kong mothers have some tips on alternative uses for breast milk.
Evolve BioSystems’ dietary supplement works by reintroducing a beneficial gut bacteria that is missing in today’s babies
Evolve BioSystems’ dietary supplement works by reintroducing a beneficial gut bacteria that is missing in today’s babies
The parallel trading of baby milk formula across the mainland border remains rampant while the surrogate shopping trade in Australia and New Zealand is causing friction
The parallel trading of baby milk formula across the mainland border remains rampant while the surrogate shopping trade in Australia and New Zealand is causing friction
Documents filed to Legislative Council cite persistently high re-exportation of formula and no decrease in number of breaches to the law
Documents filed to Legislative Council cite persistently high re-exportation of formula and no decrease in number of breaches to the law
Australian police believe the multimillion-dollar crime ring sent the stolen goods to China “to make a quick dollar”.
Australian police believe the multimillion-dollar crime ring sent the stolen goods to China “to make a quick dollar”.
Trump says impoverished women should not be denied access to formula – a US$47 billion industry – after US is accused of trying to sink UN resolution on breastfeeding.
Trump says impoverished women should not be denied access to formula – a US$47 billion industry – after US is accused of trying to sink UN resolution on breastfeeding.
Fonterra Co-operative Group, New Zealand’s largest company and dairy exporter, is “extremely disappointed” after China partner Beingmate widened its loss forecast for 2017 from the 350 million yuan to 500 million yuan range to between 800 million yuan and 1 billion yuan
Fonterra Co-operative Group, New Zealand’s largest company and dairy exporter, is “extremely disappointed” after China partner Beingmate widened its loss forecast for 2017 from the 350 million yuan to 500 million yuan range to between 800 million yuan and 1 billion yuan
Powder inside tins of Similac Stage 2 found to contain 66 per cent less niacin than claimed on the label
Powder inside tins of Similac Stage 2 found to contain 66 per cent less niacin than claimed on the label