Thanks for writing this. I think you have highlighted the crux of the problem. When mothers are. not supported to breastfeed and when the true value of breastmilk is not understood there is an increased dependency on formula. The newborn gut is not prepared for digesting cows milk, and needs the good bacteria that comes with their mothers living milk, for some, especially the most vulnerable premature babies, this can be life-threatening.
'A 2023 investigation by the Bureau of Investigative Journalism found that Nestlé markets sweetened formula products in lower-income countries — same brand, different formulation, higher sugar content — that it does not sell in Western markets.'
This is incorrect. Our team did not publish an investigation in 2023 with these findings.
Our 2020 investigation into baby formula companies including Nestlé found they were using social media to market to consumers in South East Asia in ways that raised serious concerns they may violate the WHO Code.
A 2024 investigation by Public Eye, a Swiss investigative organisation, found Nestlé added sugar and honey to infant milk and cereal products sold in many poorer countries.
Thanks for writing this. I think you have highlighted the crux of the problem. When mothers are. not supported to breastfeed and when the true value of breastmilk is not understood there is an increased dependency on formula. The newborn gut is not prepared for digesting cows milk, and needs the good bacteria that comes with their mothers living milk, for some, especially the most vulnerable premature babies, this can be life-threatening.
'A 2023 investigation by the Bureau of Investigative Journalism found that Nestlé markets sweetened formula products in lower-income countries — same brand, different formulation, higher sugar content — that it does not sell in Western markets.'
This is incorrect. Our team did not publish an investigation in 2023 with these findings.
Our 2020 investigation into baby formula companies including Nestlé found they were using social media to market to consumers in South East Asia in ways that raised serious concerns they may violate the WHO Code.
https://www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2020-07-30/the-baby-brands-turning-indonesian-instagram-into-free-formula-milk-ads
A 2024 investigation by Public Eye, a Swiss investigative organisation, found Nestlé added sugar and honey to infant milk and cereal products sold in many poorer countries.
https://stories.publiceye.ch/nestle-babies/