Free Subscription

  • Access daily briefings and unlimited news articles

Premium

From $39.95 per year
  • Quarterly magazine and digital
  • Indepth executive interviews
  • Unlimited news and insights
  • Expert opinion and analysis

Baby

Bubs pushes on in US despite ‘complex’ environment
Bubs is forecasting up to $115 million in revenue for the year

Bubs pushes on in US despite ‘complex’ environment

Australian baby formula and nutrition company Bubs has told investors that it intends to push on with its growth in the US, despite facing economic headwinds. The ASX-listed company said it expects its year...
Retailers warned it is now illegal to stock or sell automatic baby feeders
Danone, Nestlé face new probe over infant formula recalls
‘Just the beginning’: NZ’s Kiddicare expands to Canada
A2 Milk recalls infant formula in US over toxin risk

Baby Archives

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.
Image of bottles of Johnson's baby powder

J&J faces first UK lawsuits alleging its baby powder caused cancer

The case was filed on behalf of more than 3000 people alleging J&J's baby powder caused their cancer or other diseases.
A bottle of Johnson and Johnson Baby Powder

Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay US$966 million in talc cancer case

Los Angeles jury found the company liable in the latest trial alleging its talc products cause cancer.
A general view of a grain storage facility

Search on for imported nappies that could contain grain-ruining larvae

The agriculture ministry classifies khapra beetles as the biggest pest threat to Australia's $18 billion grains industry...
Image of Bubs Australia products.

Bubs Australia appoints new chair and MD

CEO Joe Coote has also joined the board as MD, with both appointments effective immediately.
Closeup of baby eating

Research finds many infant food products make claims that don’t stack up

The most common claims were about ingredients that were not in the foods – “free from additives”, “free from colours”.