Else Nutrition CEO Highlights Urgent Need for Infant Formula Alternatives in The Washington Times Op-Ed
"Our mission has always been to deliver a safe, plant-based infant formula that supports healthy development and gives families—especially those with dietary or dairy/soy allergen concerns—greater access to trusted nutrition," said Hamutal Yitzhak , CEO and Co-Founder of Else Nutrition. "Operation Stork Speed is an excellent initiative designed to expand access to these types of formulas, and as noted in the Washington Times op-ed, we look forward to continuing to collaborate with the White House, policymakers, and the FDA as we look to bring our unique solution to market in a swift and responsible manner."
Regulatory Pathway and Status
Else Nutrition has developed a clean-label, whole plant-based infant formula intended as an alternative to dairy- and soy-based products. In 2023, the Company successfully concluded the pre-clinical studies required and received Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval for its infant growth clinical study protocol—marking a key step toward U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) compliance. At present, the Company is awaiting final authorization from the FDA to initiate its clinical trial in the United States , pending regulatory modernization that the company believes may be accelerated through Operation Stork Speed. Several Congressional Appropriators recently called on the FDA to accelerate this effort, as directed through an oversight letter.
Policy Advocacy and Operation Stork Speed
The op-ed coincides with the recent launch of Operation Stork Speed, an initiative by the Trump administration and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , aimed at improving the regulatory review and safety of infant formula in the United States as well as encouraging innovation and transparency in formula composition to serve unmet needs. Ms. Yitzhak's commentary lends industry perspective to this national conversation and urges regulatory authorities to accelerate the path to market for scientifically supported, non-traditional formula options.
Else Nutrition is actively engaged in this effort through direct outreach to policymakers, bipartisan advocacy on Capitol Hill, and consumer education. The Company continues to advocate for updated infant formula guidelines that recognize the validity and safety of plant-based, non-soy, allergen-friendly alternatives.
About Else Nutrition Holdings Inc.
Else Nutrition Holdings Inc. (TSX: BABY, OTCQX: BABYF, FSE: 0YL) is a food and nutrition company in the international expansion stage focused on developing innovative, clean, and Plant-Based food and nutrition products for infants, toddlers, children, and adults. Its revolutionary, Plant-Based, non-soy formula is a clean-ingredient alternative to dairy-based formulas. Since launching its Plant-Based Complete Nutrition for Toddlers, made of whole foods, almonds, buckwheat, and tapioca, the brand has received thousands of powerful testimonials and reviews from parents, gained national retailer support, and achieved rapid sales growth.
Awards and Recognition:
"2017 Best Health and Diet Solutions" award at Milan's Global Food Innovation Summit
#1 Best Seller on Amazon in the Fall of 2020 in the New Baby & Toddler Formula Category
"Best Dairy Alternative" Award 2021 at World Plant-Based Expo
Nexty Award Finalist at Expo West 2022 in the Plant-Based lifestyle category
During September 2022 , Else Super Cereal reached the #1 Best Seller in Baby Cereal across all brands on Amazon
To delve deeper into Else Nutrition's offerings and its revolutionary approach to nutrition, visit www.elsenutrition.com
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