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Dentyne kicks off Safe Breath Alliance promotion

Dentyne is launching the Safe Breath Alliance (SBA), which the fresh-breath sugarless gum brand said is the first completely made-up organization committed to educating Americans about the importance of practicing safe breath.

Watson approved for generic Fentora

Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for fentanyl buccal tablets, a pain reliever for cancer patients. The company said Monday that its Watson Laboratories Inc. subsidiary gained approval from the FDA for fentanyl buccal tablets in strengths of 0.

Reese’s Minis make debut at CES

Hershey Co.’s Reese’s brand was the first to introduce a snacking candy at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) here with the launch of Reese’s Minis peanut butter cups.

Troy Healthcare purchases Stopain

Troy Healthcare has acquired the Stopain topical analgesic brand from DRJ Group Inc. and plans to ship a new pain relief gel to retailers early this year. Financial terms of the agreement weren’t disclosed. Troy Healthcare is a subsidiary of Troy Manufacturing Inc.

Investment firm buys Zest soap brand from P&G

The Zest soap brand has been sold by Procter & Gamble Co. to High Ridge Brands Co., a newly formed portfolio company of private equity firm Brynwood Partners VI LP. Brynwood said Tuesday that High Ridge Brands purchased the rights to the Zest bar soap and body wash brand in the United

HDMA appoints senior VP for government affairs

Patrick Kelly has joined the Healthcare Distribution Management Association (HDMA) as senior vice president of government affairs. HDMA said Tuesday that Kelly will lead all of the health care distributor trade group’s federal and state legislative and regulatory initiatives.

Helen of Troy wraps up Kaz acquisition

Helen of Troy Ltd. has finalized its deal to acquire health care and home products manufacturer Kaz Inc. The company said Monday that sales of Kaz products are expected to top $400 for the 12 months ending Dec. 31, 2011. "We are very pleased to announce the closing of the acquisition