The US infant formula shortage explained 

Abbott is shipping supplies from Ireland to the US on a daily basis as its Co Cavan facility plans to double production for the year

Ireland is one of the leading manufacturers of infant formula, with Irish dairy farmers producing about 13% of the world’s supply.

Baby formula manufacturers are doubling down to help the US address the ongoing shortage crippling the country.

Millions of cans of formula made in Ireland have already been shipped across the pond and production is set to significantly increase at the Abbott manufacturing facility in Cootehill, Co Cavan.