Baby formula prices at historic high despite UK watchdog proposals

Big brands retaining high prices and government yet to publish response to CMA investigation into infant milk Baby formula prices remain close to historic highs more than 18 months after the UK competition watchdog began an investigation into the market, with the government a week late in responding to its proposed remedies.The cost of infant formula fell only 50p on average last year, to £11.99 a tin, compared with £11.10 in 2021, with the most expensive priced at £18. Continue reading...

May 29, 2025 - 07:10
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Baby formula prices at historic high despite UK watchdog proposals

Big brands retaining high prices and government yet to publish response to CMA investigation into infant milk

Baby formula prices remain close to historic highs more than 18 months after the UK competition watchdog began an investigation into the market, with the government a week late in responding to its proposed remedies.

The cost of infant formula fell only 50p on average last year, to £11.99 a tin, compared with £11.10 in 2021, with the most expensive priced at £18. Continue reading...