Colgate-Palmolive Co.’s Softsoap brand has teamed up with the National Association of Child Care Professionals (NACCP) to educate families on how to prevent the spread of germs and illness among children.
Coty Inc. has signed up pop music sensation Lady Gaga to develop and market a signature fragrance. Financial terms of the agreement weren’t disclosed. Plans call for the yet-to-be named fragrance line to launch in the spring of 2012.
Duracell has expanded its Smart Power Portfolio with the wireless myGrid USB Charger.
Natural cold remedy Ridovir Cold, from Quebec-based Biopharmacopae, is slated to roll out to retail pharmacies in Canada. Biopharmacopae said this week that Ridovir Cold will soon be available at Zellers, Rexall drug stores, Pharma Plus drug marts and other pharmacies in Canada.
The Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation has kicked off a five-year, $100 million initiative to help people with with type 2 diabetes better manage their disease.
Procter & Gamble Co. said its Align supplement is the nation’s No. 1 gastroenterologist-recommended probiotic. The statement stems from the results of a Wolters Kluwer 2010 survey of more than 600 gastroenterologists, of those physicians who recommended a brand of probiotic, P&G said Wednesday.
Everyday objects come to life in a new line of greeting cards from American Greetings. Called Yakety Yaks, the new card line is "inspired by everything from garbage cans and coffee cups to cheeseburgers and cupcakes," according to American Greetings.
The Hershey Co. has launched Ice Breakers Frost sugar-free mints, which the company bills as delivering "both taste and power for fresher breath." Coated with a combination of xylitol, cooling and flavor crystals, the new Ice Breakers Frost mints come in two flavors: Wintercool and peppermint.
Scentsational Scents Inc. has introduced Pillow Scents, an aromatherapy fabric pillow insert designed to help people fall asleep. The Sag Harbor, N.Y.
RelaxZen NIGHT functional relaxation beverages are now available at about 3,300 Rite Aid drug stores nationwide. RelaxZen Inc. said this weekend that 2.5-ounce RelaxZen NIGHT bottles are being placed at the point-of-sale merchandise display at the checkout counters of the Rite Aid stores.
Winning Brands Corp.’s Winning Colours Stain Remover is slated to be carried by 100 Duane Reade stores in New York City starting January 2011. The Barrie, Ontario-based supplier said Friday that the Duane Reade drug stores, part of Walgreen Co.
Eli Lilly & Co. said its Cymbalta antidepressant has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the management of chronic musculoskeletal pain.
Blistex Inc. aims to provide a comprehensive safeguard for lips with its new Blistex Five Star Lip Protection lip balm. The lip care company said Thursday that Blistex Five Star Lip Protection defends against the five harshest conditions on the lips — dry air, cold, wind, heat and sun — through
The Hershey Co. board has elected John P. Bilbrey as executive vice president and chief operating officer, a newly created position at the company. The chocolate and food manufacturer said late Tuesday that the move is effective immediately.
Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. next spring plans to release an authorized generic version of Concerta (methylphenidate hydrochloride) extended-release tablets for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The company said Tuesday that its Watson Laboratories Inc.
Alberto Culver’s TRESemme hair care brand is returning for a second season as the official hair partner of Bravo’s "The Fashion Show: Ultimate Collection" television program.
