Hershey shuffles its management team
In a flurry of executive moves, Hershey Co. has named new global and North America presidents as well as a new chief financial officer, among other changes.
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Empowered Products boosts distribution at CVS
Empowered Products Inc.’s GunOil and PINK sexual wellness brands are slated to be carried at "substantially" more CVS/pharmacy stores.
Teva forms global specialty drug group
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. has created a global specialty medicines group. The Israel-based drug maker said Wednesday said the newly formed group will leverage the company’s well-established generic drug presence for its specialty pharmaceuticals offering.
Orville Redenbacher adds Pop Crunch popcorn snack
Orville Redenbacher’s Gourmet Popcorn has extended its lineup with Pop Crunch, a ready-to-eat popcorn snack. The ConAgra Foods brand said Tuesday that Pop Crunch is made with whole gains and is air-popped for half the fat of leading-brand regular potato chips.
Sucampo gets OK for broader use of Amitiza
Sucampo Pharmaceuticals Inc. has gained approval from the Food and Drug for expanded use of Amitiza, a medication for constipation.
Hawaiian Tropic in search of ‘new face’
Hawaiian Tropic next month plans to kick off an online search for a "new face" for the brand.
National Sales Solutions hires regional sales EVP
National Sales Solutions LLC has named Rich Siporin as executive vice president of sales for the Northeast region.
FDA approves Warner Chilcott birth control pill
Warner Chilcott has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for Minastrin 24 FE capsules, an oral contraceptive.
Peeps unveils pair of new summer flavors
Just Born Inc. has added two new Peeps candy products and is bringing back Mike and Ike Lemonade Blends for its fourth year.
Clark Pharmaceuticals, Ferndale Healthcare team on skin care
Clark Pharmaceuticals LLC and Ferndale Healthcare Inc. have partnered to produce over-the-counter therapeutic skin care products. Their first product, DerMend Moisturizing Bruise Formula, is designed to address the bruising that often occurs with the mature skin of men and women over age 50.
SheaMoisture sizes up burgeoning ethnic market
Research by Sundial Brands, which makes the SheaMoisture line of beauty care products, points to the emergence of a New General Market that is more diverse in a number of ways. For the year ended July 31, 2011, African-Americans, Latinos and other minorities accounted for 50.
Heineken exec: Drug chains can capitalize on beer sales
Drug stores have yet to fully tap the beer sales opportunity, especially when it comes to upscale brews such as imports, according to Steve Ward, vice president of national accounts at Heineken USA.
Novo Nordisk’s new U.S. headquarters makes debut
Novo Nordisk has unveiled its new U.S. headquarters, a 731,000-square-foot facility in Plainsboro, N.J.
Wolters Kluwer tool lends pharmacies a hand in insurance matters
A new solution from Wolters Kluwer Health is aimed at helping retail pharmacies cut down on the time spent dealing with insurance issues.
Hershey to simplify nutrition information on packaging
The Hershey Co. plans to implement a more user-friendly food labeling system across its U.S. product portfolio.
AbbVie enlists Sofia Vergara for hypothyroidism campaign
Actress Sofia Vergara is helping to raise awareness about the importance of diagnosing and treating hypothyroidism — and adhering to prescribed medications — through a new campaign sponsored by AbbVie.