Download - Gerber/Nestlé Formula Updates Presented by: Denice Vance, MS, RD, LD, CLC Date: August 18, 2015
Gerber/NestléFormula Updates
Presented by: Denice Vance, MS, RD, LD, CLC Date: August 18, 2015
OVERVIEW
• Gerber Good Start Infant Formulas – Product updates/changes
• New Hypoallergenic Formulas– Extensive HA– Alfamino Infant and Alfamino Junior
NEW LABEL GRAPHICS
November 2015– Gerber Good Start Gentle– Gerber Good Start Soy – Gerber Good Start Soothe– Gerber Good Start Gentle for
Supplementing -NOT WIC Approved
• No change – Size – UPC– Net weight – Reconstituted fluid ounces– Pricing
Current New
RECIPE ENHANCEMENTS
• Gerber Good Start Gentle – powdered form only
• Added probiotic B. Lactis
• Vitamin D levels increased from 60 IU to 75 IU (per 100 kcal)
FORMULA STAGESto indicate feeding
progression
“Stage 1” “Stage 2” “Stage 3”
Birth – 12 months 6 – 12 months 1yr + (Toddler)
Gerber Good Start GentleGerber Good Start SoyGerber Good Start SootheGerber Good Start Gentle for Supplementing -(NOT WIC Approved)
NO STAGE 2 FORMULAS ARE WIC
APPROVED NO USDA
AUTHORIZATION
Replaces: Gerber Graduates Gentle
Gerber Graduates SoyGerber Graduates Soothe
New UPCs CreatedWIC Approval Pending
November 2015 December 2015 Spring 2016
GERBER VOUCHER UPDATES
• Gerber infant formula vouchers will not change with the new formula packaging. The “Stage 2” formulas are only available as powder in the 22 oz. plastic container. This larger container size is NOT WIC Approved in the Gerber Good Start Gentle, Soy, or Soothe formulas. - Current voucher wording:
“1 - 12.7 oz. can powder Gerber Good Start Soothe”
NEW HYPOALLERGENIC
FORMULAS
GERBER EXTENSIVE HAAvailable Summer 2015
• Indicated for infants with CMPA (Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy)
– 100% Whey Protein– Extensively Hydrolyzed– MCT Oil – B. Lactis – Only available in powder form
• Exempt, non-contract– MDF required– Diagnosis guidelines similar to
Similac Expert Care Alimentum and Nutramigen
ALFAMINOAvailable September 2015
• Indicated for infants and children with:– Multiple food allergies– Malabsoptive conditions– Only available in powder form
• Exempt, non-contract– MDF required– Diagnosis guidelines similar to
Elecare and Neocate product lines
HYPOALLERGENIC FORMULAS• Preparation
Concerns– 1 to 1 mixing ratio instead of 1
to 2 ratio of most formulas– Participant and staff
education imperative
HYPOALLERGENIC FORMULAS
• Product Accessibility– Gerber Extensive HA
• WIC Approval Pending Accessibility: There are no vouchers created at this time and the product is not available through Cardinal for state formula order
• Vouchers to be created at next voucher systems update (~December 2015)
– Alfamino Infant and Junior• Vouchers will not be created for these formulas• Available for SWO formula order September 1, 2015
Thank You!