Pennsylvania to invest nearly $2 million in new baby formula manufacturer

Pa. investing $1.75M in new baby formula shortage

HARRISBURG (KDKA) - Pennsylvania will invest close to $2 million in a new baby formula manufacturer.

"By Heart" is the first new FDA-registered formula manufacturer in 15 years.

According to Governor Tom Wolf, the money will help the company complete its canning line and dry blend area in its new facility in Reading.

Gov. Wolf said it will create dozens of jobs and should help ease the formula shortage.

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Patrick Damp

Patrick is a Pittsburgh native who grew up watching KDKA-TV and studied journalism at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Before working in news, he worked in professional hockey communications and public relations.