Who are these guys? Here is a list of
some of the larger formula manufacturers, most of whom have some sort of presence on the
web. Some of the web sites referenced are normal commercial sites.
However, some others are "stealth sites", sites that appear to be
providing help and information for young mothers while actually promoting the use of
formula.
Nestle may be the largest mfg of formula in the world, and is
subject to a worldwide boycott for it's marketing practices. They have a web site
at:
Note that Gerber Baby Formula is marketed and perhaps mfg'd by Mead-Johnson.
Brands: Enfamil, Enfalac, ProSobee, Lactofree, Nutramigen, Next Step Toddler
Formula, Alacta, Olac, and Gerber Baby Formula.
American Home Products
Wyeth Nutritionals American Home Products owns Wyeth Nutritionals. Wyeth is the low-cost brand, trying to compete with Nestle, Mead and Abbott on
price. Wyeth supplies much of the store-brand infant formula, for stores like
Albertsons, Walmart and Smiths. American Home Products has a site at:
Nutricia
Milupa
Cow & Gate
Nutricia has been noted for several interesting product recalls and it's disregard
of W.H.O marketing guidelines. Nutricia owns Milupa and Cow & Gate.
Nurtricia has changed it's name to Royal Numico and has a web presence at:
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