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Otsuka to acquire Astex Pharmaceuticals

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. plans to buy Astex Pharmaceuticals Inc. in a deal valued at $886 million. The pharmaceutical companies said Thursday that under the transaction, Otsuka will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Astex for $8.

Nabisco launches gluten-free Rice Thins snack

Mondelez International has introduced Nabisco Rice Thins, a new gluten-free snack that the company said caters to all consumer lifestyles. Mondelez said Wednesday that Nabisco Rice Thins are made with quality rice that is baked until crisp.

Campbell’s soup coming to Keurig coffee makers

Next year, owners of Keurig coffee brewers will be able to whip up a hot cup of Campbell’s soup. Campbell’s Fresh-Brewed Soup K-Cup packs include a broth K-Cup plus a packet of dry pasta and vegetable blend mix. Campbell Soup Co. and Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. on Wednesday

IRI buys market analytics firm Aztec

Information Resources Inc. (IRI) has acquired Aztec, an international provider of market measurement and related services in the consumer goods and other sectors, from Aegis Media. Terms of the deal, announced Wednesday, weren’t disclosed.

Neat Feat adds BabyB diaper rash cream

Neat Feat Products has rolled out BabyB Diaper Rash Cream, which it described as taking a preventive approach to diaper rashes. The personal care company said Tuesday that most diaper rash creams on the market only relieve the symptoms and that once the rash clears up, it can occur again easily.