FDA takes action against trans fat in food
To eliminate trans fat in processed foods, the Food and Drug Administration has called on food manufacturers to remove partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) from products over the next three years.
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KISS teams up with celebrity beauty experts
KISS Products Inc. has renewed its partnership with celebrity manicurist Gina Edwards and announced a new partnership with celebrity makeup artist Marni Burton.
Pantene signs Selena Gomez as brand ambassador
Procter & Gamble Co. has signed up singer and actress Selena Gomez as an ambassador for its Pantene hair care brand. P&G said Monday that Gomez will be featured in Pantene’s “Strong Is Beautiful” promotional campaign slated to launch in August.
Hallmark caters to LGBT shoppers at Walgreens store
Hallmark Cards Inc. plans to unveil a merchandising concept catering to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) customers at a Walgreens drug store in San Francisco.
Ansell’s SKYN makes foray into personal lubricants
Ansell has expanded its SKYN Collection with the debut of two new personal lubricants, SKYN Natural Feel and SKYN Maximum Performance, and the SKYN Elite Condom.
Perfecta Products unveils rebranded Zim’s Max
Perfecta Products Inc. is rebranding all of its Zim’s over-the-counter product line to Zim’s Max. Perfecta said Monday that the move includes a new logo and package design, and all current Zim’s products — spanning pain relief, skin care, body care, lip care, foot care, elder care and first aid —
Coca-Cola buys stake in Monster Beverage
Coca-Cola Co. has acquired a 16.7% stake in Monster Beverage Corp. as part of a previously announced strategic partnership in the global energy drink category.
Glenmark ships Dovonex generic
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc. USA has been granted final approval by the Food and Drug Administration for calcipotriene cream, a psoriasis medication. Glenmark said Thursday that it plans to begin shipping of its calcipotriene cream product, a generic version of Dovonex Cream 0.
Snapple brand refresh brings new look
A new look for Snapple beverages is hitting store shelves now as part of a brand refresh by New York-based retail design and brand agency CBX. CBX said Wednesday that the new design of the Dr Pepper Snapple Group brand touches all Snapple products, including more than 20 flavors of regular and
Men’s Health names Van der Hagen Shave Butter as top product
Van der Hagen Enterprises’ Shave Butter was named as a top product of the year by Men’s Health magazine.
Jennifer Aniston stars in smartwater ad campaign
Actress Jennifer Aniston takes the spotlight in a new promotional campaign for Coca-Cola Co.’s smartwater vapor-distilled water beverage brand.
Bayer Diabetes Care sold to Panasonic Healthcare
Bayer AG plans to sell its Bayer Diabetes Care business to Panasonic Healthcare Holdings Co. Ltd. for about $1.16 billion.
NBTY adds Women’s Multivitamin Gummies to Optimal Solutions line
Nature’s Bounty has introduced Women’s Multivitamin Gummies, the latest addition to the brand’s Optimal Solutions health, beauty and wellness line. NBTY Inc.
HDMA honors McKesson’s Julian with Nexus Award
McKesson Corp. executive Paul Julian has received the 2015 Nexus Award for Lifetime Achievement from the Healthcare Distribution Management Association’s Center for Healthcare Supply Chain Research and Genentech Inc.
Kleenex campaign adds social dimension to facial tissue
Kleenex has begun a multiplatform marketing campaign that focuses on the caring gesture of giving someone a tissue who needs one.
Former Mars president joins Coty’s board
Coty Inc. has named former Mars Inc. global president Paul Michaels to its board of directors. The fragrance and cosmetics company said Monday that Michaels bring extensive consumer goods experience to the board.