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PepsiCo president slated to retire
PepsiCo Inc. president Zein Abdalla plans to step down from his post at the end of this year. Zein Abdalla In an 8-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday, PepsiCo said Abdalla notified the company that he has decided to retire effective Dec. 31.
Perrigo relaunches store-brand Mucinex, acquires OTC company
Perrigo Co. plc has reinitiated shipments of guaifenesin 600-mg extended-release tablets to its U.S. retail and wholesale customers.
Reese’s expands lineup with snack spread
Hershey Co. has launched Reese’s Spreads, a combination of chocolate and peanut butter flavors in spreadable form. Hershey said Wednesday that Reese’s Spreads, based on the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup, will appeal to consumers because it can be "enjoyed on any food, anytime, anywhere.
Mylan ships Loestrin 24 Fe generic
Mylan Inc. has released norethindrone acetate and ethinyl estradiol tablets (1 mg/0.02 mg) and ferrous fumarate, a birth control pill, in the United States. Mylan said Wednesday that the oral contraceptive product is a generic version of Loestrin 24 Fe from Warner Chilcott.
Snyder’s-Lance creates ‘better for you’ division
Snack maker Snyder’s-Lance Inc. plans to form a new, "better for you" division. Snyder’s-Lance said the move supports its goal of creating a stronger presence in a healthier, more sustainable food industry.
Updated prescribing information for Sanofi’s Fluzone HD OK’d
The Food and Drug Administration has approved updated prescribing information for Sanofi Pasteur’s Fluzone High-Dose influenza vaccine for seniors.
Spear takes helm as GMDC president
The Global Market Development Center (GMDC) has named veteran consumer packaged goods (CPG) executive Patrick Spear as president. Patrick Spear GMDC said Tuesday that Spear became president of the trade association effective Nov. 1.
Moberg expands relationship with Emerson Group
Moberg Pharma AB has tabbed Emerson Group to provide logistical services under an outsourcing arrangement. Moberg said Tuesday that under the services agreement, Emerson Healthcare, a division of Emerson Group, will provide certain logistical services and all order-to-cash functions for its U.S.
Innovation hires pair of execs for national sales team
Pharmacy automation provider Innovation has appointed Stephen Patton as director of sales for the institutional market and Douglas Roberts as west area sales director for the community pharmacy market.
P&G settles patent litigation on tooth whitening strips
Procter & Gamble Co. has reached a multiparty settlement on patent infringement litigation involving Crest Whitestrips products. P&G said Monday that Clio USA Inc., Team Technologies Inc. and Brushpoint Innovations Inc. have agreed to settle after the U.S.
Dr. Pepper Snapple wraps up bottling acquisition
Dr. Pepper Snapple Group has closed its acquisition of Bethlehem, Pa.-based Davis Beverage Group and Davis Bottling Co. Dr.
Zicam rolls out cold-shortening nasal spray
Matrixx Initiatives Inc. has launched Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Spray, a cold-shortening nasal spray that the company calls a major expansion to its cold remedy product line.
October same-store sales climb at Rite Aid
CAMP HILL, Pa. – Increased prescription business lifted Rite Aid Corp.’s same-store sales to another strong gain in October. Rite Aid said Thursday that comparable-store sales for the four weeks ended Oct. 25 rose 5.5% year over year, up from September’s increase of 5.
Topical BioMedics mourns passing of founding partner
Stephen Duricko, a founding partner of topical pain relief manufacturer Topical BioMedics Inc., passed away at age 74. The company said Tuesday that Duricko died on Oct. 21 at his residence in Red Hook, N.Y.