Baby formula
Overwhelming or overblown? Making sense of evidence for breastfeeding
The health advice is clear. A stack of published evidence shows the benefits and most experts agree – but some scientists are sceptical. Here’s why.
- by Liam Mannix
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Ged Kearney
‘My milk dried up’: Assistant minister says mums who formula feed need support
Assistant Health Minister Ged Kearney says it’s important to continue promoting the message that breastfeeding gives babies the best start in life, but it’s not easy for everyone.
- by Jewel Topsfield
A2 Milk boss warns of use-by date for Chinese daigou shopping heyday
The changing shopping preferences of Chinese parents and tighter competition is forcing baby formula business A2 Milk to seek out new ways to survive the headwinds.
- by Jessica Yun
Bubs chair hopes to restore shareholder value after board spill fails
Kristy Carr’s attempt to change the board did not come to pass at an extraordinary general meeting, ending a bitter months-long dispute at the infant formula company.
- by Jessica Yun
Board battle heats up: Aspiring Bubs chairman hopes to win over proxy advisers
“We would love them to reconsider their position,” James Jackson, who hopes to become Bubs’ next chairman, said after two proxy advisers recommended against the spill.
- by Jessica Yun
Bubs CEO hopeful takes a shot at board as war of words intensifies
Peter Nathan, the former A2 Milk executive gunning for the top job at Bubs Australia, says the company’s management lacks the track record of commercial success.
- by Emma Koehn
‘All things goat’: Bubs Australia unveils China strategy overhaul to sway investors
The tumultuous infant formula business has released the findings of its strategic review in hopes that shareholders will vote against spilling the current board of directors.
- by Jessica Yun and Emma Koehn
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Executive shake-up
The bare-knuckle Bubs brawl is no child’s play
Corporate convention and restraint appear to have been thrown out the window by the players involved.
- by Elizabeth Knight
Bubs claims founder failed to disclose $1.4m bonus to Joe Hockey’s firm
The infant formula maker has also accused the group’s former chief executive and former chairman of misusing company funds and spending big on travel and luxury hotels.
- by Emma Koehn and Jessica Yun
Spilt milk: How Aussie mums and dads got dragged into Bubs’ boardroom fight
This time last year, Bubs Australia was collecting accolades from US President Joe Biden. But a spectacular fallout between the co-founder and her board has sent the business reeling – and left investors to decide the company’s future.
- by Jessica Yun and Emma Koehn
Bubs Australia mounts fierce defence against spill
The current management of the infant formula maker says vested interests are at play in a motion to change the company’s leadership.
- by Emma Koehn and Jessica Yun
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