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1. Innova Database, FMCG Gurus Medical Nutrition Survey 2023; *NPL in MAT Sep 2021 – 749 ; NPL in MAT Sep 2025 - 1058
2. Global Data, 2025 (51 Markets) included (Formats are: RTD, Powder, Gel, Soup, Liquid- Enteral)
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