PepsiCo to acquire fruit and veggie snack maker Bare Foods
PepsiCo, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Bare Foods Co. (doing business as Bare Snacks), a U.S.-based maker of baked fruit and vegetable snacks.
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Philips unveils Satinelle Advanced epilator
Philips Beauty introduces the new Philips Satinelle Advanced epilator, now with faster hair removal and the same award winning design. Philips’ latest epilation technology is designed for women who want longer lasting hair removal and smoother skin, even in the most sensitive areas.
AbbVie donates $100 mil. for health care, housing in Puerto Rico
AbbVie announced a donation of $100 million to two organizations, Direct Relief and Habitat for Humanity International, to strengthen access to healthcare and housing in Puerto Rico. The organizations will receive $50 million each.
Revlon names Debra Perelman as CEO
Revlon Inc.’s board appointed chief operating officer and board member Debra Perelman as president and chief executive officer, effective immediately. She becomes the company’s first female CEO.
Breyers continues commitment to ice cream quality
This summer, Breyers is adding the claim “Partnering with American farmers – 100% Grade A Milk & Cream” to its packaged ice cream as part of its ongoing pledge to source only the highest quality ingredients and support the livelihood of American farmers. “At Breyers, it’s simple. We care about the
Mars Wrigley reveals insights, new products at Sweets & Snacks Expo
At the Sweets & Snacks Expo in Chicago this week, Mars Wrigley Confectionery will debut dozens of new product and packaging launches across its most popular brands.
MaxorPlus implements Innovation’s PharmASSIST system
JOHNSON CITY, N.Y. – Innovation, makers of PharmASSIST pharmacy automation solutions, today announced that MaxorPlus (Maxor) has implemented the firm’s PharmASSIST high volume pharmacy automation for its MXP mail order facility in Amarillo, Texas.
Glenmark gets approval for colesevelam hydrochloride tablets
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA (Glenmark) has been granted final approval by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for colesevelam hydrochloride tablets, 625 mg, the generic version of Welchol Tablets, 625 mg, of Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
Kimberly-Clark appoints Buonfantino CMO
Kimberly-Clark has named Giuseppina “Giusy” Buonfantino as chief marketing officer, reporting to Tony Palmer, president of Global Brands and Innovation.
Evolve Brands to debut at Sweets & Snacks Expo
Privately-held Evolve Brands will be exhibiting at the Sweets & Snacks Expo held May 22 to 24 at Chicago’s McCormick Place. Evolve Brands is being touted as a company at the forefront of the next evolution in snacking.
Sundial names Kimberly Evans Paige CO and brand-building officer
AMITYVILLE, NY – Sundial Brands, today announced that Kimberly Evans Paige has joined the company in the newly-created position of chief operating and brand-building officer. She will report to founder, chief executive officer and executive chairman Richelieu Dennis.
Johnson & Johnson Vision launches new corporate website
Johnson & Johnson Vision, which has expanded its operating companies over the last two years to serve more patients across a lifetime of eye health needs, today announced the U.S. launch of JJVISION.
Novartis and Amgen announce FDA approval of Aimovig
Basel, SWITZERLAND – Novartis announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Aimovig (erenumab) for the preventive treatment of migraine in adults.
FDA approves US WorldMeds’ Lucemyra for opioid withdrawal symptoms
US WorldMeds announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Lucemyra (lofexidine) for mitigation of opioid withdrawal symptoms to facilitate abrupt opioid discontinuation in adults.
Hershey releases ‘Shopper’s World’ retail report
The Hershey Co. released its second annual ‘In a Shopper’s World’ retail report ahead of the National Confectioner’s Association’s 2018 Sweets and Snacks Expo.
Hershey committed to growth at 2018 Sweets & Snacks Expo
The Hershey Co. will spotlight its iconic brands Hershey’s, Reese’s, Kit Kat and Ice Breakers as category leaders and retail sales drivers during the National Confectioner’s Association’s 2018 Sweets and Snacks Expo, May 22-24 in Chicago.