Trident sugar-free gum adds Vitality flavors
Cadbury is extending its Trident line of sugar-free gum with Trident Vitality, which is designed to bring a more sophisticated blend of flavors.
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EcoTools expands Silverstone beauty collection
Bath and beauty supplier EcoTools this spring plans to roll out new items, along with a new look and revised sets, for its popular Alicia Silverstone collection. The eco-friendly brand, part of Paris Presents Inc.
CoverGirl signs Taylor Swift for new cosmetics line
Grammy-winning singer Taylor Swift has signed up with CoverGirl to represent a new-generation luxury makeup line called NatureLuxe.
Children’s Advil promotion touts fever relief
Pfizer Inc. has teamed up with actress and model Angie Harmon in a promotion for its Children’s Advil ibuprofen pain reliever and fever reducer.
GE executive takes the helm at NBTY
NBTY Inc. has named Jeffrey Nagel as chief executive officer, succeeding Scott Rudolph, who will remain chairman. The nutritional supplement manufacturer, marketer and distributor said Nagel assumed his new duties on Monday and will be based in Ronkonkoma, N.Y.
P&G’s Gillette scores with NHL star Ovechkin
Procter & Gamble Co. has unveiled a multiyear partnership with National Hockey League star Alex Ovechkin to serve as a Gillette brand ambassador.
Kellogg to transition to new CEO
At the start of next year, Kellogg Co. is slated to usher in a new chief executive officer. The food company said David Mackay plans to retire as president, chief executive officer and director effective Jan. 1.
Caraco receives proposal to go private
Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories Ltd. has received a buyout proposal from Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. and Sun Pharma Global Inc.
Sara Lee closes sale of businesses to Unilever
Sara Lee Corp. has completed the sale of its global body care and European detergents businesses to Unilever for 1.21 billion euro ($1.6 billion U.S.).
Jennifer Lopez becomes L’Oreal brand ambassador
Actress and singer Jennifer Lopez has been named as a global brand ambassador by L’Oreal Paris.
Pfizer’s Kindler retires, new CEO elected
Pfizer Inc. said president and chief executive officer Jeffrey Kindler has retired and Ian Read has been elected by the board to lead the company. Kindler also served as chairman.
Lance, Snyder’s of Hanover finalize merger
Snack makers Lance Inc. and Snyder’s of Hanover Inc. have completed their merger. The deal announced in late July, which the companies said was a stock-for-stock merger of equals, brings together Snyder’s, a global leader in pretzels and a U.S.
Novartis teams with Emerson Group for niche brand support
Novartis Consumer Health Inc. has partnered with the Emerson Group to bolster marketing and promotional support for over a dozen of its niche over-the-counter medicine and personal care brands.
Prestige Brands names new CFO
Ron Lombardi has been appointed chief financial officer of over-the-counter health and household products marketer Prestige Brands Holdings Inc. Prestige Brands said late Thursday that Lombardi will take over the CFO post on Dec. 6.
Merck to acquire SmartCells
Merck & Co. has unveiled an agreement to buy SmartCells Inc., a private company developing a unique technology for the treatment of diabetes. Under the deal announced Thursday, Merck said it plans to acquire all outstanding stock of Beverly, Mass.-based SmartCells.
Endo closes deal to buy Qualitest
Endo Pharmaceuticals said this week that it has completed its acquisition of generic drug maker Qualitest Pharmaceuticals. Endo had announced in late September that it entered into an agreement to acquire Qualitest for about $1.2 billion in cash.