Chinese sailors in port in Auckland yesterday were stocking up on baby formula – grateful they could buy safe product as their Government deals with the San Lu scandal.
The company, which is part-owned by Fonterra, has been mired in controversy after melamine was found in its formula. Four babies have died and the tainted milk has made 54,000 ill.
Sailors on the marine science research vessel Da Yang Yi Hao said brands such as Karicare were cheaper in New Zealand, but trust was also a reason for buying here.
Fonterra’s association with the company hadn’t put Chinese consumers off New Zealand products.
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