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How to boost baby food: 2 experts debate the shortage

May 24, 2022
May 24, 2022 Updated Oct 26, 2022

Two experts debate the shortage in formula affecting millions of young American families

Ryan Young: 4 big companies shouldn't control the baby food market

Bad public policy makes people vulnerable, and the current baby formula shortage is just the latest example.

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Arohi Pathak: Reimagine America's food system for long-term solution to baby food shortage

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Arohi Pathak: Reimagine America's food system for long-term solution to baby food shortage

No child should ever go hungry in the richest nation in the world. Yet in recent days, panicked parents and caretakers who rely on infant formula for their loved ones’ health and nutritional needs are contending with the skyrocketing prices of baby formula and a severe shortage in grocery stores.

Nationwide, 43% of baby formula products are out of stock, a massive increase from an average of 2% to 8% typically. Formula was already too expensive for many families, costing up to $1,500 a year. Shortages and other pandemic-related challenges have raised the price of formula, along with other necessities. The formula crisis sheds light on just how inequitable our food system is, leaving millions of the most vulnerable populations without access to affordable food.

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