A number of infant formula manufacturers with operations in Ireland are importing skimmed milk powder (SMP) from cheaper sources in Europe, the Irish Farmers Journal can reveal. Infant grade SMP is readily available in Ireland as most Irish dairy co-ops can manufacture to infant formula standards.
A number of infant formula manufacturers with operations in Ireland are importing skimmed milk powder (SMP) from cheaper sources in Europe, the Irish Farmers Journal can reveal.
Infant grade SMP is readily available in Ireland as most Irish dairy co-ops can manufacture to infant formula standards.
Infant formula companies are using cheaper imports to drive down prices they pay to co-ops for ingredients.
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