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Valeant names Perrigo’s Papa as chairman, CEO

Valeant names Perrigo’s Papa as chairman, CEO

Joseph Papa has resigned as chairman and chief executive officer of Perrigo Co. plc to join Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc. as chairman and CEO. Valeant said Monday that Papa, 60, is slated to start at the company by early May. Papa will succeed J.

Lannett works with China partner on insulin generic

Lannett works with China partner on insulin generic

Lannett Co. plans to co-develop a generic insulin pharmaceutical product for the U.S. market with YiChang HEC ChangJiang Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., its strategic partner in China. Lannett said Friday that holds the exclusive U.S.

Dark and Lovely launches #LoveMyColor

Dark and Lovely launches #LoveMyColor

Dark and Lovely has kicked off #LoveMyColor, an online and social media campaign for its Fade Resist Rich Conditioning Color hair coloring. The Softsheen-Carson brand said that #LoveMyColor aims to encourage women to show how much they love their color by uploading a selfie photo to LoveMyColor.com.

It’s a tropical flavor redux for Sprite

It’s a tropical flavor redux for Sprite

In a blast from the past, Coca-Cola Co. has brought back tropical-flavor Sprite with a new name and look. The beverage giant said Thursday that Sprite Tropical Mix combines the crisp Sprite lemon-lime taste with strawberry and pineapple flavors.

LifeScan service finds low co-pays for diabetes test strips

LifeScan service finds low co-pays for diabetes test strips

LifeScan Inc. has introduced KnowMyCoPay, a website and toll-free telephone service that shows the lowest co-payments for diabetes test strips. LifeScan said Thursday that the free KnowMyCoPay.com service is designed to help patients and health care professionals navigate complex insurance plans.

Planters limited-edition jars mark 100 years of Mr. Peanut

Planters limited-edition jars mark 100 years of Mr. Peanut

Planters is marking the 100th birthday of its Mr. Peanut brand icon with a promotional campaign that includes limited-edition jars. The Kraft Heinz Co. brand said the limited-edition packaging for Planters Dry Roasted Peanuts will sport three million one-of-a-kind designs, showing a dancing Mr.

Xlear nasal products hit shelves at CVS, Target

Xlear nasal products hit shelves at CVS, Target

Xlear Inc. has landed retail distribution for its xylitol-based nasal sinus care products at CVS Pharmacy and Target stores nationwide. Xlear said Wednesday that products now available at Target include the 1.5-oz. Xlear Nasal Spray, Neti Pot Kit, Sinus Spray Kit and Solution Packets.

Maesa launches ENLITE skin care collection

Maesa launches ENLITE skin care collection

Maesa Group has unveiled ENLITE Super Face + Flawless Body, a range of at-home skin treatments and masks. Maesa said Tuesday that the assortment is an effective yet affordable skin care collection with products formulated to treat targeted areas of the face and body.

Abbott executive to join Avon as CEO

Abbott executive to join Avon as CEO

Next week, Abbott Laboratories executive J. Scott White is slated to take the helm as chief executive officer of New Avon LLC. Plans call for White to join the company as CEO effective April 25, Avon said Monday. He comes to New Avon in the wake of its recent separation from Avon

Helen of Troy sharpens customer-centric strategy

Helen of Troy sharpens customer-centric strategy

Helen of Troy is transforming itself, with the goal of delivering results for customers and shareholders. And there has been much progress toward achieving that goal over the past two years, according to Julien Mininberg, the company’s chief executive officer.

GlaxoSmithKline officially opens new HQ

GlaxoSmithKline officially opens new HQ

One of the world’s largest consumer health care companies celebrated the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art headquarters here earlier this month with company leaders and federal, state and local dignitaries.