Creme of Nature unveils natural coconut milk line
Creme of Nature has rolled out seven new hairstyling products with the launch of the with the Certified Natural Coconut Milk Collection.
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Novo Nordisk set to release Ozempic
Novo Nordisk this week gained Food and Drug Administration approval for Ozempic (semaglutide injection), a medication for type 2 diabetes.
SheaMoisture launches Red Palm & Cocoa Butter line
Sundial Brands has introduced the SheaMoisture Red Palm & Cocoa Butter anti-shrinkage hair care collection. Sundial said the new line provides a healthy way for women with curly hair to elongate shrinkage-prone hair and maintain their length.
AmerisourceBergen action plan targets opioid abuse
AmerisourceBergen has ramped up its efforts to thwart opioid diversion and abuse. The pharmaceutical distributor on Thursday announced ongoing operational commitments to prevent opioid abuse and abuse in line with its initiatives to protect the supply chain.
Hershey debuts new Cookie Layer Crunch flavor
Hershey Co. has added a fourth flavor to its year-old Cookie Layer Crunch snack line. Launched this week, Hershey’s Cookie Layer Crunch Triple Chocolate bar is made with chocolate creme, chocolate cookie bits and milk chocolate to deliver an indulgent, layered taste, Hershey said.
Hallmark adds to Signature Holiday card collection
Hallmark has expanded its holiday season greeting card lineup with new selections of intricately designed Signature cards, which feature handcrafted embellishments.
RangeMe Verified brands eases ‘business-ready’ sourcing
ECRM’s RangeMe has launched RangeMe Verified brands, a new service to help retail buyers to identify “business-ready” products and companies. RangeMe said Wednesday that the RangeMe Verified brands service is designed to make the sourcing the right products less time-consuming for retailers.
HDA: Drug chains still Rx distributors’ biggest customers
Chain drug stores remain the largest customer segment for U.S. pharmaceutical distributors, according to the HDA Research Foundation. The 88th Edition HDA Factbook (2017‐2018) said chain drug retailers accounted for nearly 30% of all sales to drug distributors last year.
Nestlé to buy Atrium Innovations in $2.3 billion deal
Nestlé plans to acquire nutritional health product maker Atrium Innovations Inc. for $2.3 billion. Plans call for Montreal-based Atrium, which is being purchased from a group of investors led by Permira Funds, to become part of Nestlé Health Science, Nestlé said Tuesday.
IRI teams with Time’s Viant for people-based marketing
IRI has allied with Time Inc. subsidiary Viant to provide “people-based” target marketing and measurement for consumer packaged goods (CPG) and retail marketers.
Moberg realigns sales and marketing operations
Moberg Pharma AB is sharpening its focus on the North American marketplace as part of a reorganization of its sales and marketing operations. Moberg said it’s forming a global consumer health sales and marketing unit that includes both direct and distributor sales.
Amgen’s Repatha OK’d to help prevent heart attack, stroke
After a priority review of its supplemental Biologics License Application, Amgen has gained approval from the Food and Drug Administration for the cardiovascular drug Repatha.
Mylan gains FDA approval for Herceptin biosimilar
Mylan N.V. has received Food and Drug Administration approval for Ogivri (trastuzumab-dkst), a biosimilar oncology drug co-developed with Biocon Ltd.
Gillette readies new grooming options for 2018
In January, Gillette plans to roll out eight men’s and women’s shaving and grooming solutions that the brand calls its “most comprehensive innovation bundle ever.
Lannett to distribute Toprol-XL generic
Lannett Co. has entered into an agreement with Aralez Pharmaceuticals Trading DAC, an Irish designated activity company, to become the exclusive U.S. distributor for metoprolol succinate extended-release tablets, a cardiovascular medication. Financial terms weren’t disclosed.
IsaDora cosmetics make U.S. debut on Walgreens.com
International cosmetics brand IsaDora has launched its line of beauty products in the United States on Walgreens.com. IsaDora, Sweden’s No. 1 beauty brand, has seen steady growth in the global cosmetic market.