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Kimberly-Clark says quality claims have hurt China diaper sales
Net sales rose 0.6 per cent to US$4.19 billion in the quarter, below analysts’ estimate.

Kimberly-Clark says quality claims have hurt China diaper sales

Kimberly-Clark cut annual sales and profit forecasts on Tuesday and said false claims about its diaper quality in China will continue to be a problem after hurting second-quarter sales. The Kleenex maker, w...
Can J&J finally put the talc litigation behind it?
J&J seals deal to end a decade of cancer litigation
US judge casts doubt on 69,000 cases alleging J&J talc caused cancer
Nestlé says infant formula recall has impacted customer loyalty

Baby Archives

Bubs

Bubs pushes on in US despite ‘complex’ environment

“The United States remains our strongest growth market and a key part of our strategy.”

Retailers warned it is now illegal to stock or sell automatic baby feeders

Under the new regulations, it is illegal to manufacture, possess, supply, or offer these products for sale.
A cabinet of baby formulas is seen at a Walmart store in Raleigh

Danone, Nestlé face new probe over infant formula recalls

The contamination triggered infant formula recalls in several countries and fuelled concerns among parents.
Kiddicare

‘Just the beginning’: NZ’s Kiddicare expands to Canada

Founded in 2012, Kiddicare has grown to sell more than 120 million of its diapers globally.
A2 Milk

A2 Milk recalls infant formula in US over toxin risk

Symptoms of exposure typically appear within 30 minutes to six hours and may include nausea and vomiting.
baby in chair drinking milk

Why Australia may ban infant formula advertising

Analysis of online formula ads targeting parents in Australia reveals how companies prey on parents’ anxiety.
A view of the logo during the Annual General Meeting of Nestlé

Nestlé, Danone under scrutiny to explain recall impact

"In the infant formula business, your reputation is everything."
Happy Bear Kristyn Want

A hands on approach to kids’ hygiene

“Most hand sanitisers are designed for adults first, then adapted for families, Happy Bear was built the other way aroun...
Pampers Premium silk-infused diapers

P&G leans into luxury as it launches silk-infused diapers in China

CEO Shailesh Jejurikar said the company is turning to product innovation to deliver results.
The logo of Lactalis Group is seen at the French dairy group Lactalis headquarters in Laval, France

Lactalis launches baby milk recall in 18 countries, including Australia

The recall follows an alert concerning the potential presence of cereulide used in the composition of certain infant mil...
A Swiss flag flutters on the headquarters of Nestle in Vevey, Switzerland

Damage limitation: Nestlé CEO apologises for infant formula recall

CEO Philipp Navratil apologised for the "worry and disruption" the recall caused for parents, caregivers and other custo...
SMA infant formulas

Nestlé recalls infant formula in over 30 markets

The recall is being conducted in 27 countries in Europe, three countries in the Americas, and one market in Apac.
People gather at the booth of Johnson & Johnson

Johnson & Johnson to pay US$40 million in another talc trial

J&J is facing lawsuits from more than 67,000 plaintiffs who say they were diagnosed with cancer after using its baby pow...
Tylenol is displayed for sale at a pharmacy

Kimberly-Clark to buy Tylenol maker Kenvue for US$40b

Deal talks between the companies started after Kenvue announced it was reviewing strategic alternatives.
baby holding Huggies nappy

Kimberly-Clark reports strong demand for household staples

The company posted net sales of US$4.15 billion for the three months ended September 30.