Baby formula
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Subway’s new challenger, the next Penfolds: Six ASX chiefs on what’s next
Furniture, wine, milk and pies: the chiefs of Australia’s biggest retailers reveal what they’re plotting for the new financial year.
- Jessica Yun
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Scientists are trying to make human breast milk in a lab. Some say it’s a fruitless exercise
A biotech company claims they’ve made a discovery that could be on shelves by 2028, while the CSIRO are attempting a similar endeavour.
- Gemma Grant and Liam Mannix
‘Betrayal’: She built a cult baby business, then RFK Jr came calling
Laura Modi’s baby formula company Bobbie grew quickly as a science-based brand that was ingredient-conscious. But her decision to align herself with the Trump administration set off a firestorm.
- Alisha Haridasani Gupta
Overwhelming or overblown? Making sense of evidence for breastfeeding
The health advice is clear. A stack of published evidence shows the benefits and most experts agree – but some scientists are sceptical. Here’s why.
- Liam Mannix
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- Ged Kearney
‘My milk dried up’: Assistant minister says mums who formula feed need support
Assistant Health Minister Ged Kearney says it’s important to continue promoting the message that breastfeeding gives babies the best start in life, but it’s not easy for everyone.
- Jewel Topsfield
A2 Milk boss warns of use-by date for Chinese daigou shopping heyday
The changing shopping preferences of Chinese parents and tighter competition is forcing baby formula business A2 Milk to seek out new ways to survive the headwinds.
- Jessica Yun
Bubs chair hopes to restore shareholder value after board spill fails
Kristy Carr’s attempt to change the board did not come to pass at an extraordinary general meeting, ending a bitter months-long dispute at the infant formula company.
- Jessica Yun
Board battle heats up: Aspiring Bubs chairman hopes to win over proxy advisers
“We would love them to reconsider their position,” James Jackson, who hopes to become Bubs’ next chairman, said after two proxy advisers recommended against the spill.
- Jessica Yun
Bubs CEO hopeful takes a shot at board as war of words intensifies
Peter Nathan, the former A2 Milk executive gunning for the top job at Bubs Australia, says the company’s management lacks the track record of commercial success.
- Emma Koehn
‘All things goat’: Bubs Australia unveils China strategy overhaul to sway investors
The tumultuous infant formula business has released the findings of its strategic review in hopes that shareholders will vote against spilling the current board of directors.
- Jessica Yun and Emma Koehn