A Lake District-based baby milk maker is in "advanced discussions" to become the first international manufacturer to export significant quantities of non-medicated infant formula to the USA to help address the ongoing shortage in the country.
Kendal Nutricare, which makes Kendamil, is in talks with the FDA to take part of President Joe Biden's 'Operation Fly Formula' scheme.
The Queen's Award winner started discussions after chief executive Ross McMahon met with Prime Minister Boris Johnson at an event at 10 Downing Street earlier this month.