Jakemans changes name, acquires Smith Bros.
Jakemans Inc. has changed its name to Lanes Brands and announced the acquisition of the Smith Bros. cough and throat drops brand. The U.S.
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Mallinckrodt joins National Pharmaceutical Council
Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals has become a member of the National Pharmaceutical Council (NPC).
General Mills names Harmening as president, COO
General Mills has promoted Jeffrey Harmening to president and chief operating officer. The food company said Thursday that Harmening, currently executive vice president and COO, will add the president’s title effective July 1 and continue to report to chairman and chief executive officer Ken Powell.
Omnicell unveils marketing kit for SureMed packaging
Omnicell Inc. has launched a new marketing program for community pharmacies using its SureMed adherence packaging to help patients stick to their drug regimens.
Pure Protein campaign aims to keep health goals on track
NBTY Inc.’s Pure Protein nutrition brand has kicked off a marketing campaign that highlights “derailers,” the often unavoidable things that can knock health-conscious, fitness-focused individuals off track. The company said Wednesday that television spots are set to air in July.
Mondelez makes strides in social media, ‘well-being’ snacks
Mondelez International has renewed its global partnership with Facebook and moved forward in efforts to make its snacks more healthful.
Impax to acquire generics from Teva, Allergan
Impax Laboratories Inc. has agreed to buy a portfolio of generic drug products from Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. and affiliates of Allergan plc for $586 million.
Sprite serves up limited-edition LeBron James can
Sprite is marking Cleveland’s first pro sports championship in 52 years with a limited-edition can spotlighting — who else — LeBron James, the Most Valuable Player in the finals for the 2016 NBA Champion Cleveland Cavaliers. The Coca-Cola Co. beverage brand said the limited-edition 16-oz.
Sandoz ramps up biosimilar strategy
Sandoz aims to launch five biosimilars of major oncology and immunology biologics across key geographies by 2020.
Perrigo to sell VMS business to IVC
Perrigo Co. plc plans to sell its U.S. vitamins, minerals and supplements (VMS) business to International Vitamin Corp. (IVC). Financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed.
CPG veteran Brown joins BGJ Group
Retail consultancy Burke Gillis Juliano Group (BGJ) has hired former Unilever executive Jerry Brown as an associate in the consulting practice. BGJ Group said Friday that Brown brings more than 40 years of experience in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) sector to the firm.
Paris Presents CEO honored as Entrepreneur Of The Year
Patrick O’Brien, chief executive officer of Paris Presents Inc., has been named as an EY Entrepreneur Of The Year. The beauty care company said Friday that O’Brien won the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2016 Award in the retail and consumer packaged goods category for the Midwest. He was selected by an
Amneal wins HDA generics manufacturer award
Amneal Pharmaceuticals has been recognized as a top generic drug manufacturer by the Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA).
Dreiling joins board at Kellogg
Former Dollar General Corp. chairman Rick Dreiling has been elected to the Kellogg Co. board of directors. “We are pleased to welcome Rick to our board of directors,” Kellogg chairman and chief executive officer John Bryant said in a statement.
Revlon to acquire Elizabeth Arden
Revlon Inc. is acquiring Elizabeth Arden Inc. in a deal valued at approximately $870 million.
GMDC honors former Ahold executive
The Global Market Development Center presented its annual GMDC Lifetime Achievement Award to Jim Wonderly, vice president of strategic accounts at QK Healthcare Inc., who previously spent 25 years at Ahold, where he led the retailer’s general merchandise category.