1. Gerber/Nestlé Formula Updates
Presented by: Denice Vance, MS, RD, LD, CLC
Date: August 18, 2015

2. OVERVIEW Gerber Good Start Infant Formulas New Hypoallergenic Formulas
Product updates/changes
New Hypoallergenic Formulas
Extensive HA
Alfamino Infant and Alfamino Junior

3. NEW LABEL GRAPHICS November 2015 No change Current New
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

4. 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)

5. FORMULA STAGES to indicate feeding progression
Birth – 12 months
6 – 12 months
1yr + (Toddler)
Gerber Good Start Gentle
Gerber Good Start Soy
Gerber Good Start Soothe
Gerber Good Start Gentle for Supplementing -(NOT WIC Approved)
NO STAGE 2 FORMULAS ARE WIC Approved
NO USDA AUTHORIZATION
Replaces:
Gerber Graduates Gentle
Gerber Graduates Soy
Gerber Graduates Soothe
New UPCs Created
WIC Approval Pending
November 2015
December 2015
Spring 2016

6. 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:
“ oz. can powder Gerber Good Start Soothe”

7. NEW HYPOALLERGENIC FORMULAS

8. GERBER EXTENSIVE HA Available 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

9. ALFAMINO Available 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

10. HYPOALLERGENIC FORMULAS
Preparation Concerns
1 to 1 mixing ratio instead of 1 to 2 ratio of most formulas
Participant and staff education imperative

11. 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

12. Thank You!