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January 29, 2013
Hershey's Milk & Milkshakes introduces Special Dark Chocolate flavor

Hershey's Milk & Milkshakes on Tuesday announced the introduction of Hershey's Special Dark Chocolate Milkshake to its line of single-serve refrigerated products.

January 29, 2013
Marketing white paper: Most women are motivated to buy 'healthy'

Three-in-four women today are motivated to be healthy, and most (82%) believe they will suffer negative consequences if they don't pursue that healthier lifestyle, according to a white paper released by Anthem Worldwide on Tuesday titled, “What Women Really Want From Health And Wellness.”

January 29, 2013
Minute Maid introduces four reduced calorie beverages

Starting this week, four all-new reduced-calorie juice drinks from Minute Maid will hit store shelves.

January 29, 2013
NCPA, NGA and NACS together file a 'friend of the court' brief in support of suit v. American Express

In an effort to quell the significant sway creditors wield in dictating terms with retail vendors, the National Community Pharmacists Association, the National Grocers Association and the National Association of Convenience Stores on Monday submitted a joint brief to the Supreme Court as amici curiae in the case of American Express vs. Italian Colors Restaurant.

January 29, 2013
New GetAwayGrey natural supplement offers alternative to hair dyes

Startup company GetAwayGrey is offering an alternative way to battle gray hair with its new nutraceutical multivitamin that is designed to reverse and prevent gray hair.

January 29, 2013
New York Times: Battle against biogenerics is on

The battle against biogenerics is on, noted a report published in The New York Times.

January 29, 2013
Oceans Omega launches omega-3 enhanced water

Oceans Omega launched Omega Infusion, an omega-3 EPA/DHA enhanced water product with initial placement within Giant Food.

January 29, 2013
Peepers Reading Glasses launches line of designer peepers

Peepers Reading Glasses launched an all-new line of designer sunglasses. The line is designed for both men and women and comprised of nearly 40 pieces with a variety of colors and 37 different styles.

January 29, 2013
Plaintiffs in Medi-Cal reimbursement case request rehearing

Plaintiffs in CMA et al. v. Douglas et al. have filed a request for a rehearing of the case on the heels of a reversal of the Federal District Court’s decision by a three-judge panel of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

January 29, 2013
Sanofi's Auvi-Q epinephrine injection now available

Sanofi announced today that Auvi-Q (epinephrine injection, USP) is now available in U.S. retail pharmacies nationwide with a prescription from a healthcare provider.

January 29, 2013
Spartan Stores inks distribution deal with Chief Super Market

Spartan Stores, a regional grocery distributor and retailer, has entered into a distribution agreement with Chief Super Market under which Spartan Stores will be its primary wholesale grocery supplier.

January 29, 2013
Wills Eye Institute: Incidence linking aspirin to macular degeneration too low to stop aspirin therapy

"Talk to your cardiologist." That's the advice offered last week by Wills Eye Institute, a hospital specializing in eye care, following a JAMA article linking aspirin therapy to macular degeneration.

January 29, 2013
Yasso Frozen Greek Yogurt adds to yogurt bar line

Yasso Frozen Greek Yogurt is adding three new flavors to its line of Greek yogurt bars with coconut, mango and vanilla bean flavors to hit retail store shelves in February.

January 28, 2013
Amneal, South Korea-based Hanmi enter GERD drug deal

U.S. generic drug maker Amneal Pharmaceuticals has entered a deal with South Korean drug maker Hanmi Pharmaceutical to acquire exclusive distribution rights for a Hanmi drug used for treating gastroesophageal reflux disease, Amneal said Monday.

January 28, 2013
Axe celebrates Apollo launch by premiering TV spot during Super Bowl XLVII

To celebrate the biggest product launch in its 30-year history — the launch of the Apollo line of products — Unilever’s Axe men’s grooming line will premiere a television commercial titled “Lifeguard” on Feb. 3 during the third quarter of Super Bowl XLVII.

January 28, 2013
Back to Nature launches new all-natural granola

Back to Nature Foods Co. announced today that it has launched a new all-natural sunflower and pumpkin seed variety of Back to Nature Granola.

January 28, 2013
Barbasol launches 'Shave Like a Man' advertising campaign

Barbasol, a line of shave creams and after-shave products for men, has launched “Shave Like a Man,” the company’s first new advertising campaign since 2008, and the brand’s largest national, multi-media effort in its 94-year history.

January 28, 2013
Budweiser announces birth of baby clydesdale with first tweet: Horse to be featured in Super Bowl ad

Budweiser launched its first Twitter account on Jan. 27, and made a splash with its first tweet: an image of a newborn member of the "Budweiser Clydesdales Class of 2013."

January 28, 2013
Carmex contestant drains half-court shot, wins $75,000 and gets tackled by LeBron James

In a shot that made the rounds Friday on ESPN and other sports shows, Miami Heat fan Michael Drysch drained a half-court shot in the Carmex Half-Court Hero contest, netting $75,000 and getting tackled by Miami Heat superstar LeBron James.

January 28, 2013
Changing of the guard at 99¢ Only Stores as acquirer Ares Management fills top exec spots

99¢ Only Stores last week announced that Richard Anicetti has assumed the role of interim CEO.

January 28, 2013
Cracker Barrel plans expansion into groceries with branded food products

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store is embarking on its third attempt to branch out from its chain of Southern comfort food restaurants by expanding a lineup of branded food products to be offered at grocers and outside retail outlets.

January 28, 2013
FDA approves new use of Pfizer vaccine

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new use for a pneumococcal vaccine made by Pfizer, the drug maker said.

January 28, 2013
FDA approves three new drugs for Type 2 diabetes

The Food and Drug Administration has approved three new drugs for Type 2 diabetes made by Takeda, the agency said.

January 28, 2013
Healthy Ones deli meat brand to donate to WomenHeart throughout February

Healthy Ones deli and lunch meat will be sporting red packaging and signage throughout the month of February in recognition of Heart Health Awareness Month.

January 28, 2013
Little Debbie cakes maker bids on Hostess brand

McKee Foods, makers of Little Debbie snack cakes, is offering $25 to $30 million for Hostess Brands Inc.'s Drake's brand, according to published reports.

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