Rachael, did you notice that this video, from start to finish, showed only Nestle formula even though Nestle had almost no presence in the USA until it bought Carnation in the mid 1980s? (and still has only 15% of the market). Was it just coincidence that a major American food foundation depicted Nestle as responsible for US and international formula sales and growth? Did US companies threaten to sue if their brands were depicted? Or were the creators wearing cultural blinkers? 

Nestle is NOT the problem. The entire infant formula industry IS the problem, and by singling out one brand, we assist the others, who have behaved at least as badly. US companies were the most inventive and extravagant marketers, in my estimation. They paid millions of dollars to hospitals, provided plans for baby nurseries well away from mothers, and much more. The potential problems of formula are as great for US babies as for babies anywhere else. It is NOT just dirty water that kills babies in other countries. 

I liked the video, except for this obvious refusal to accept responsibility for American industry’s role in formula marketing worldwide. It’s very well done. Just very subliminal support for US brands, seen wrongly as the good guys cf. Nestle. Thanks for posting it. 
Maureen



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> Date:    Tue, 12 May 2015 08:54:15 -0400
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> Subject: breastfeeding history video- growing a first food movement
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> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zhx-R6p1xAQ
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> Kellogg - Growing A First Food Movement

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