Coca-Cola signs golfer Jordan Spieth as ambassador
Coca-Cola Co. has named pro golf champion Jordan Spieth as a brand ambassador for sports marketing campaigns and other initiatives.
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Aurobindo gets FDA OK for generics of Aygestin, Pepcid
Aurobindo Pharma Ltd. this week announced Food and Drug Administration clearance for a pair of new generic drugs, including women’s health and antacid products.
Jelly Belly rolls out first organic offerings
Jelly Belly Candy Co. is entering the organic snack category. The company said Wednesday that it’s introducing Organic Jelly Beans and Organic Fruit Flavored Snacks. The jelly beans are due to hit store shelves this winter, and the fruit-flavored snacks are available now.
Pair of fragrance brands exit Coty-P&G merger
Ten Procter & Gamble fragrance licenses will transfer to Coty Inc. upon regulatory approval and completion of the companies’ merger transaction, Coty has confirmed.
QS/1 certified by Global Payments for chip cards
QS/1 has earned certification to process the chip-embedded credit cards via payment technology service provider Global Payments Inc.
Harrison promoted to president at Galderma Labs
Miles Harrison has been promoted to president and general manager of Galderma Laboratories L.P. Galderma said Monday that Harrison will lead the U.S. and Canada teams. He joined Galderma U.S.
McKesson, CVS sign new pact for Target Rx
McKesson Corp. announced a new distribution pact with CVS Health for Target pharmacies in updating its earnings outlook for fiscal 2016 and providing preliminary guidance for fiscal 2017.
Perrigo recalls store-brand children’s guaifenesin liquid
Perrigo Co. plc has voluntarily recalled some batches of its children’s guaifenesin liquid in the United States following a recent recall of certain dosing cups by its supplier.
TABS Group adopts new name
Highlighting its acumen in consumer packaged goods (CPG) analytics, TABS Group has changed its name to TABS Analytics. TABS said the new name, which goes into effect immediately, better represents its mission to simplify and improve sales and marketing analytics for CPG companies.
Actress Rachel Bilson teams up with Chapstick
Chapstick has signed up actress Rachel Bilson as the lip balm brand’s newest spokesperson. Pfizer Consumer Healthcare, the maker of Chapstick, said Monday that Bilson will appear in a marketing campaign to highlight the brand’s innovation and focus on the importance of skin care for lips.
Shire to acquire Baxalta in $32 billion deal
Shire plc plans to buy Baxalta Inc., a biopharmaceutical company focused on orphan diseases and underserved conditions, in a cash and stock deal valued at $32 billion. Under the agreement, Baxalta shareholders will receive $18 in cash and 0.
Gillette touts protection with new Fusion ProShield
Gillette is promoting its new Fusion ProShield razor by spotlighting the protection provided by NFL offensive lineman. In the lead-up to Super Bowl 50 in the San Francisco Bay Area, the Procter & Gamble Co.
Nipro renamed Trividia Health after acquisition
China-based health technology company Sinocare Group has finalized its acquisition of diabetes management specialist Nipro Diagnostics and renamed it Trividia Health.
General Mills buys EPIC Provisions
General Mills Inc. has acquired EPIC Provisions, a premium meat snacks company based in Austin, Texas. Terms of the agreement weren’t disclosed. Plans call for EPIC to operate under General Mills’ Annie’s business and remain in its Austin headquarters.
Old Spice unveils Hardest Working Collection
Old Spice has rolled out The Hardest Working Collection, a new men’s personal care line including anti-perspirant/deodorants and body wash. The Procter & Gamble Co.
Valeant appoints interim CEO
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc. has named former chief financial officer Howard Schiller as interim chief executive officer, effective immediately. Valeant said Wednesday that it appointed Schiller to the interim role because chairman and CEO J.