Nestle Flying Baby Formula to US From Europe to Help Alleviate Shortages

This empty shelf at a Walgreens store in Superior, Wis., is a sight that greets many parents across the country as the nationwide baby formula shortage continues. Courtesy of Jessica Johnson

Nestle SA is airlifting baby formula to the United States from Europe in an effort to ease nationwide shortages, the company said on May 17.

The Swiss multinational food and drink manufacturer is flying Gerber baby food formula supplies to the United States from the Netherlands and Alfamino baby formula from Switzerland.