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April 18, 2011
L'Oréal Paris study uncovers sentiments about lipstick among women, men

The majority of lipstick-wearing beauty mavens believe that lipstick improves their confidence, and many men associate women in red lipstick with such positive sentiments as being sexy and confident, according to the findings of a recent survey commissioned by L'Oréal Paris.

April 18, 2011
New Scotch product sticks to eco-friendly attributes

3M announced that it has launched the first-of-its-kind Scotch Magic eco-friendly tape.

April 18, 2011
Redken recalls spray mousse foam cans

Redken has announced that it is recalling spray mousse foam cans sold at beauty supply stores and hair salons because of potential rupture.

April 18, 2011
Report: Kansas makes switch to NPLEx system to track pseudoephedrine sales

Kansas on Monday officially made the move from a paper tracking system for pseudoephedrine sales to the electronic tracking capabilities afforded through the National Precursor Log Exchange, according to an Associated Press report published Monday.

April 18, 2011
Rite Aid gears up for Easter

Rite Aid is showcasing new candy varieties for last-minute Easter shoppers, the pharmacy retailer said Monday.

April 18, 2011
Study: Drug-drug interaction warning letters work

A letter educating healthcare providers regarding a drug-drug interaction between prescription anticlotting drug Plavix (clopidogrel) and a proton-pump inhibitor has resulted in a reduction in the number of patients combining the two therapies, according to a new study by Prime Therapeutics released Monday.

April 15, 2011
Abbott Diagnostics seeks FDA approval for vitamin D assay

Abbott Diagnostics on Friday announced its filing of a submission for clearance by the Food and Drug Administration for a fully automated vitamin D assay performed on its Architect testing system for use by healthcare professionals.

April 15, 2011
CDC experts spotlighted in 'Killer Outbreaks'

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is participating in a new docudrama that debuts on Animal Planet beginning Friday at 9 p.m., the agency announced earlier this week.

April 15, 2011
Jack Link's Beef Jerky expands Sasquatch line

A beef jerky brand is expanding its Sasquatch snacks line with a large beef steak product.

April 15, 2011
Just In Case arriving in Canada's London Drugs stores

Canada’s London Drugs on Thursday announced it was picking up distribution of Cana International Distributing’s Just In Case — a fashion-centric compact that bridges beauty and sexual heath.

April 15, 2011
Kapoor to step in as Reckitt Benckiser CEO

Reckitt Benckiser on Thursday announced the retirement of Bart Becht as CEO, effective Sept. 1. Becht will be succeeded by Rakesh Kapoor, a 25-year RB veteran and current EVP global category development.

April 15, 2011
Kellogg names new SVP global supply chain

A former PepsiCo executive has joined Kellogg's as its new SVP global supply chain.

April 15, 2011
KeratinPerfect coming to Sephora

Women who long for smooth, manageable hair but don't want to spend their money on a pricey salon treatment now will have a new at-home option with the launch of KeratinPerfect at Sephora in May.

April 15, 2011
Kotex encourages moms to initiate period conversation with new products

Kotex has introduced a new line of products designed specifically for tweens to help moms proactively talk to their daughters and guide them through an important “first.”

April 15, 2011
P&G expands Clairol Natural Instincts recall

Procter & Gamble is expanding its voluntary recall of Clairol Natural Instincts to include two additional shades in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.

April 15, 2011
Soy market slumps, Mintel reports

Despite soy's reputation as a good-for-you superfood, the soy market has declined 16% from 2008 to 2010, according to Mintel.

April 15, 2011
V8 boosts V-Fusion line

V8 is expanding its V-Fusion line of juices with two new varieties.

April 14, 2011
BornFree's eco-friendly baby bottles hit retail

A baby brand has introduced a new line of 100% BPA-free, eco-friendly baby bottles.

April 14, 2011
Dietary supplement use on the rise

The National Center for Health Statistics earlier this month issued a report showing that use of dietary supplements has been on an upward trajectory over the past decade — only 40% of Americans took supplements in 1988, compared with 53% who took supplements in 2006.

April 14, 2011
Dr. Reddy's announces market launch of generic OTC Allegra

The Food and Drug Administration has approved Dr. Reddy's version of an allergy medication that recently received Rx-to-OTC switch approval, the generic drug maker said.

April 14, 2011
First Dietary Supplement Caucus briefing hosted for the 112th Congress

The congressional Dietary Supplement Caucus held its first briefing for the 112th Congress April 6 to a capacity crowd of 60 House and Senate staffers, the caucus announced Thursday.

April 14, 2011
GSK announces divestment of OTC brands

GlaxoSmithKline on Thursday identified the remaining noncore over-the-counter brands that it intends to divest as the company focuses its Consumer Healthcare business around a portfolio of fast-growing priority brands and emerging markets.

April 14, 2011
Kraft brings premium java brand to retail

Kraft Foods' Gevalia premium coffee will arrive in U.S. supermarkets, mass merchandisers and other retail outlets this summer.

April 14, 2011
Old Orchard Brands introduces Kosher-certified grape juice

Old Orchard Brands has introduced a Kosher-certified grape juice in time for the Passover holiday.

April 14, 2011
Walmart, P&G continue family affair

Walmart and Procter & Gamble's Family Movie Night initiative is celebrating one year, and the companies plan to continue their partnership with the addition of five more movies in 2011.

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