Queen Latifah becomes Pantene spokeswoman
Pantene has signed actress and musician Queen Latifah as a brand ambassador.
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Otsuka to acquire Astex Pharmaceuticals
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. plans to buy Astex Pharmaceuticals Inc. in a deal valued at $886 million. The pharmaceutical companies said Thursday that under the transaction, Otsuka will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Astex for $8.
Nabisco launches gluten-free Rice Thins snack
Mondelez International has introduced Nabisco Rice Thins, a new gluten-free snack that the company said caters to all consumer lifestyles. Mondelez said Wednesday that Nabisco Rice Thins are made with quality rice that is baked until crisp.
Campbell’s soup coming to Keurig coffee makers
Next year, owners of Keurig coffee brewers will be able to whip up a hot cup of Campbell’s soup. Campbell’s Fresh-Brewed Soup K-Cup packs include a broth K-Cup plus a packet of dry pasta and vegetable blend mix. Campbell Soup Co. and Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. on Wednesday
Nature Made extends VitaMelts lineup
Nature Made is adding a pair of new offerings to its VitaMelts smooth-melting vitamin supplement line.
IRI buys market analytics firm Aztec
Information Resources Inc. (IRI) has acquired Aztec, an international provider of market measurement and related services in the consumer goods and other sectors, from Aegis Media. Terms of the deal, announced Wednesday, weren’t disclosed.
Neat Feat adds BabyB diaper rash cream
Neat Feat Products has rolled out BabyB Diaper Rash Cream, which it described as taking a preventive approach to diaper rashes. The personal care company said Tuesday that most diaper rash creams on the market only relieve the symptoms and that once the rash clears up, it can occur again easily.
Yoplait rolls out Fruitful yogurt line
Yoplait has extended its yogurt lineup with Fruitful, described as a premium yogurt blended with one-third cup of real fruit.
VIVUS CEO resigns, former J&J exec takes helm
VIVUS Inc. has named a new chief executive officer after current CEO Anthony Zook resigned because of a medical condition.
HoMedics introduces electronic pain relief pad
HoMedics has brought a new over-the-counter option to the pain relief aisle at pharmacy retailers: the Rapid Relief Electronic Pain Relief Pad, a wireless, portable transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) device.
SleepRight Nasal Breathe Aid hits shelves at CVS
The SleepRight Nasal Breathe Aid from Splintek Inc. has now been rolled out to all CVS/pharmacy locations nationwide.
Sage, McKesson team up on Rx delivery mobile app
Sage North America has partnered with McKesson Pharmacy Systems & Automation to help develop the McKesson Mobile Delivery application for prescription drug delivery services. The small- and midsize-business software maker said McKesson Mobile Delivery, announced in June at McKesson Corp.
Upsher-Smith to ship morphine ER capsules
Upsher-Smith Laboratories Inc. plans to make morphine sulfate extended-release capsules (CII) commercially available on Sept. 4. The pharmaceutical company said Thursday that the release will mark the first generic entrant for the 10-mg ER morphine sulfate capsule dosage strength.
Kellogg’s shakes offer on-the-go breakfast option
Kellogg Co. is promoting its Kellogg’s To Go Breakfast Shakes as a new, on-the-go nutritious solution for "breakfast skippers.
ScriptPro systems to incorporate biometrics
ScriptPro and Xelios Biometrics have into a multiyear licensing act in which Xelios will supply biometric authentication technology for ScriptPro’s pharmacy automation and management systems.
Wolters Kluwer Health rolls out Price Rx Pro Plus
Wolters Kluwer Health has released Medi-Span Price Rx Pro Plus, a new offering in its suite of Price Rx solutions.