Jelly Belly Candy Co. has unveiled the Finding Dory Collection of jelly beans, with packages sporting characters of the Disney-Pixar animated movie. The line includes 1-oz. bags, 2.8-oz. Grab & Go bags, 7.5-oz. gift bags and five-flavor gift boxes.
Perrigo Co. plc has wrapped up the sale of its U.S. vitamins, minerals and supplements (VMS) business to International Vitamin Corp. (IVC). The cash deal, terms of which weren’t disclosed, was announced in late June.
Quest Products Inc. has launched CopperFixx, a pain relief cream and patch using copper as its primary active ingredient.
M.D. Science Lab is expanding its sexual wellness lineup with new Dr’s Own personal lubricants. Described as “created for women by women,” Dr’s Own provides women with relief from the discomfort of vaginal dryness from menopause, breastfeeding, birth control and other factors, the company said. M.D.
Life Wear Technologies is building on its CryoMAX cold therapy brand with the launch of ThermalMAX long-lasting heat packs. According to Life Wear, ThermalMAX delivers a new level of wearable performance to consumers in need of deep heat therapy.
Mylan N.V. has completed its $9.9 billion deal to acquire Sweden-based Meda AB. Mylan had received Federal Trade Commission clearance for the transaction in late July. The deal was announced in February.
Dana Beauty has introduced Eau So Love’s, a new women’s fragrance collection inspired by its Love’s brand.
Performance Health plans to launch Biofreeze topical pain reliever over the counter at retail stores beginning this fall. The company said Saturday that Biofreeze cold therapy gel will be sold at drug store, supermarket and mass merchant retailers.
Bell Pharmaceuticals is working to grow retail distribution of the latest additions to its Jet-Alert product family, Jet-Asleep and Jet-Avert. Jet-Asleep has gained placement at major retailers such as Dollar General and regional drug chains Kinney Drugs and Discount Drug Mart.
H.D. Smith has recognized pharmaceutical and health product manufacturers with its annual Trading Partners of the Year awards.
Health care giant Johnson & Johnson is sharpening its aim at the growing diabetes epidemic.
Apothecary Products LLC has purchased Health Enterprises Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of consumer health care products and pharmacy supplies. Financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed. Apothecary Products said Health Enterprises, which is based in North Attleboro, Mass.
Compass Health Brands has acquired home health care manufacturer and supplier Meridian Medical LLC. Financial terms of the agreement weren’t disclosed. Knoxville, Tenn.
Another large deal has been struck between Allergan plc and Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. The companies on Wednesday announced the sale of Allergan’s Anda Inc. distribution business to Teva for $500 million.
Mayne Pharma has completed its purchase of a package of generic drug products from Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. and Allergan plc. Mayne said Wednesday that under the $652 million deal, announced in late June, it takes ownership of 37 approved and five filed generic pharmaceutical products.
Kleenex has begun rolling out its Kleenex Facial Cleansing product collection to major online retailers.
