ELSE NUTRITION HOLDINGS INC, an innovative manufacturer of plant-based foods for infants, toddlers and children, announces that its whole plant foods have now been listed with United Natural Foods (UNFI) as a core partner for food distribution in the US. Else was the first producer of plantbased infant nutrition and is a publicly listed company.
Australia’s Coco2 Launches “World’s First” Coconut-Based Infant Formula
Australian company Coco2 has announced the launch of what is claimed to be the world’s first coconut-based infant formula. The formula reportedly took ten years to develop in collaboration with the University of Queensland, parents, and healthcare professionals. It is said to closely mimic the nutrition and health benefits of breast milk, containing essential vitamins, minerals, and fatty acids. Coconut also contains naturally occurring lauric acid, an important component of human breast milk. According to Coco2, lauric acid makes milk easily digestible, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial. It is also crucial for neurodevelopmental growth and can aid in the absorption of the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K. “Coco2 is nutritionally complete and fortified with all the key minerals and vitamins,” said pharmacist Helen Nguyen. “It …