All Babycare articles
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NewsKimberly-Clark and Kenvue shareholders back $50bn merger
The $48.7bn merger was overwhelmingly approved by both companies’ shareholders
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NewsBaby Spice’s Kit & Kin raises £92k in crowdfunding round
Kit & Kin sells hypoallergenic, plant-based nappies and cleaning products both online and through retail, and has an exclusive supply agreement with 250 nurseries
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NewsDanone’s share price falls following infant formula recall
Cereulide can lead to nausea, vomiting and abdominal cramps
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NewsAldi brings back ‘New Parent Fund’, with £100 vouchers up for grabs
The discounter has brought back its ‘Mamia New Parent Fund’ following ‘strong engagement from shoppers in 2025’
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NewsNestlé recalls SMA infant formula over cereulide toxin fears
Cereulide can cause nausea, vomiting and abdominal cramps
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RankingsBaby & infant products 2025: Babyfood hit by problems for pouches
In April a BBC Panorama investigation concluded several babyfood brands had made misleading health claims about pouched lines - and the fallout can be seen in NIQ’s numbers
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Comment & OpinionDoes the government’s babymilk action plan go far enough?
Retailers were quick to back Starmer’s announcement, but some health and early stage nutrition experts are arguing the government’s plans don’t go far enough
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NewsSupermarket loyalty discounts allowed on babymilk under government plan
Ministers will accept recommendations made by the CMA in February
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NewsAldi’s extends baby formula price freeze after government announces new measures
Supermarkets will also get updated guidance confirming they can offer loyalty scheme discounts
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NewsKimberly-Clark acquires Listerine owner Kenvue to create $32bn giant
Personal care multinational Kimberly-Clark has swooped to acquire consumer health company Kenvue in a deal worth almost $50bn, bringing together brands such as Huggies, Kleenex and Andrex with Johnson’s, Listerine and Neutrogena
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NewsJohnson & Johnson hit by £1bn talc cancer claim in UK legal action
Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has been hit by a UK group action lawsuit claiming that its talcum powder caused cancer
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NewsAldi highlights mental health support for new parents on baby wipe packs
The discounter is launching on-pack mental health messaging across its Mamia Sensitive and Extra Sensitive baby wipes
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NewsPots for Tots bags £500k in third funding round, goes international
The funding would be used to ‘fuel the next phase of ambitious growth’, said Pots for Tots founder and CEO Cherrelle Beckitt
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Comment & OpinionBabyfood health guidelines are welcome, but are they enough?
The guidelines are a welcome step but they stop short of decisive action, says Ali Morpeth, visiting research fellow and Diane Threapleton, senior research fellow at the University of Leeds
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NewsBabyfood suppliers given 18 months to cut sugar and salt levels
Suppliers have also been told to tackle misleading marketing claims that make babyfoods appear healthier than they are
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Comment & OpinionUltra-processed babyfood is a public health emergency
A major new study has found 87% of baby snacks and 79% of baby cereals are ultra-processed, says Diane Threapleton, senior research fellow in nutrition at the University of Leeds
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NewsPiccolo adds meals, smoothies and snacks for tots in NPD spree
The launches coincide with a ‘vibrant’ redesign for the brand
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NewsElla’s Kitchen and RSPB launch Butterfly & Bug Puffs for tots
Ella’s Kitchen will donate 5p to the RSPB for every pack sold
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NewsNaturelly halts jelly pouch production following distribution losses
‘We just no longer have the big volume customers for this product,’ said Naturelly
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Events & AwardsThe Grocer Gold Awards 2025: Peachies wins Startup of the Year
The nappies category has traditionally been dominated by global brands and own label