Sanofi to acquire Bioverativ for $11.6 billion
Sanofi plans to buy biopharmaceutical company Bioverativ Inc. in a deal valued at $11.6 billion. Waltham, Mass.-based Bioverativ specializes in therapies for hemophilia and other rare blood disorders.
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Amneal releases Entocort EC generic
Amneal Pharmaceuticals has rolled out budesonide capsules 3 mg, a medication for Crohn’s disease. Amneal said its budesonide capsules are a generic version of Entocort EC from AstraZeneca plc. The generic product has begun shipping to wholesalers, distributors and direct to the trade, Amneal added.
C’est Moi beauty brand targets teens, tweens
A new beauty brand aimed at tweens and teens — two burgeoning groups of makeup consumers — is set to launch this weekend. Called C’est Moi, the startup —a division of JAKKS Pacific Inc. — will offer skin care and color cosmetics specifically for 8- to 16-year-old girls. The company said
A2 Milk ramps up retail distribution in U.S.
Australia-based a2 Milk Company, which describes itself as a “dairy nutrition company,” is expanding its retail distribution into the northeastern United States.
Boehringer Ingelheim’s Gilotrif approved for new indication
After being granted a priority review from the Food and Drug Administration this past fall, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc. has received approval of its supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for Gilotrif (afatinib), a lung cancer medication.
Nuvo Pharmaceuticals buys U.S. rights to Resultz lice treatment
Nuvo Pharmaceuticals Inc. has acquired the U.S. rights to over-the-counter lice treatment Resultz from Piedmont Pharmaceuticals LLC. Nuvo said the purchase of U.S.
Nature’s Bounty names Goode chief customer officer
The Nature’s Bounty Co. has named Bob Goode chief customer officer in the U.S.
Nestlé to sell U.S. candy business to Ferrero for $2.8B
Food and beverage giant Nestlé is selling its U.S. confectionery business to Italy-based Ferrero Group for $2.8 billion (U.S.) in cash. With the acquisition the Nestlé U.S. candy business, announced Tuesday, Ferrero will become the third-largest confectionery company in the U.S. market.
Edgewell unveils Schick Intuition f.a.b. two-way razor
Edgewell Personal Care said it has achieved a first in women’s shaving with the launch of the Schick Intuition f.a.b. bidirectional razor. Announced Tuesday, the Schick Intuition f.a.b. sports cartridges with bidirectional blades, enabling women to shave forwards and backwards — hence the “f.a.b.
Energizer to buy Spectrum Brands’ battery business for $2B
Energizer Holdings Inc. plans to acquire the global battery and portable lighting business of Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc. for $2 billion in cash.
KISS gets word out about lash innovations
KISS Products Inc. has blended innovation and social media savvy to drive market share in the booming eyelash category. KISS said it has climbed to No. 1 in the U.S. false eyelash segment in terms of dollar and unit sales, based on Nielsen market data. The company attributes its growth
AstraZeneca releases Bydureon BCise to U.S. pharmacies
AstraZeneca announced that Bydureon BCise (exenatide extended-release injectable suspension 2 mg) is now available in pharmacies across the United States. Bydureon BCise was recently approved by the U.S.
Diet Coke relaunched with new flavors and packaging
In a major brand relaunch, Coca-Cola Co. has added four new flavors to Diet Coke and revamped its packaging, shifting to a taller, sleeker and more colorful cans that still hold the same 12-oz. portion of soda. “Diet Coke is one of the most iconic brands loved by millions of fans in North
Gal Gadot becomes latest Revlon brand ambassador
Actress Gal Gadot, known for her movie roles as superheroine Wonder Woman, has been named a Revlon global brand ambassador.
Cold, flu severity drives ThroatCalm sales
Boiron USA said the severe cough/cold/flu season is driving sales of its revamped ThroatCalm homeopathic sore throat pain reliever.
Kathy Ireland, Level Brands plan cannabidiol products
Level Brands Inc. has entered into a licensing pact with Vancouver-based Isodiol International to develop cannabidiol consumer products.