Nestle is flying baby formula into America as shortage continues

Nestlé is rushing baby formula into the United States via airfreight in a bid to ease a nationwide shortage that is unnerving parents around the country.

In a statement to CNN on Tuesday, Nestlé saidIt’s flying in baby formula made outside of the United States such as Gerber Good Start Extensive and Alfamino, both from Switzerland, and Gerber Good Start Extensive from the Netherlands.

Nestlé saidBecause they have a “critical medicinal purpose”, they were chosen by Nestle because they are suitable for babies suffering from cow’s-milk protein allergies. The company had already been importing both of these formulas, but Nestlé saidIt is currently expediting shipment to America.

The company stated that they moved the shipments up and used air transport to fill their immediate needs. saidIn the statement.

Reuters reported first on the news that the United States had decided to fly formula.

Nestlé saidGerber is an “insignificant player” in the United States infant formula market. However, it is committed “everything to help” parents and caregivers get what they need.

Beyond airfreighting some formula, Nestlé saidIt is operating formula factories at full capacity, and has accelerated product availability for online sellers, retailers, and hospitals for the most seriously ill.

To address the shortage, the Biden administration will be stepping up co-ordination with industry.

“The White House has been in constant communication with the four major infant formulation manufacturers, Reckitt, Abbott and Nestle/Gerber. We are working with them to identify logistical, transportation and supplier hurdles to increase production at FDA- and U.S.-approved facilities. This will allow us to increase the speed and quantity of FDA-approved formula being shipped into this country and ensure that formula moves quickly from factories to retailers,” a White House official said. said Monday.