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October 11, 2011
Seasonal Shock-er

Anheuser-Busch has launched the first seasonal offering under its Shock Top craft beer label. Shock Top Pumpkin Wheat, a traditional Belgian-style wheat ale brewed with pumpkins and autumnal spices, will be available until January 2012 in six-packs and 12-oz. bottles. 


October 11, 2011
Skin care brings it home

Judging by the numbers, at-home skin care devices are hot. Enter the battery-operated Spa Sonic Skin Care System, which includes four attachments.

October 11, 2011
Slim-Fast loses cans in bottled makeover

Unilever on Monday announced a makeover for its Slim-Fast brand with the introduction of new, convenient on-the-go bottles.

October 11, 2011
Under fire

Under fire. That is the best way to describe the current state of the proposed $29 billion mega-merger of two of the nation’s three largest pharmacy benefit managers, and the fierce resistance it is drawing from pharmacy and consumer groups.

October 11, 2011
Zacks: Warner Chilcott can withstand generic threats

Drug maker Warner Chilcott's diversified portfolio of drugs will help it weather generic challenges to its patents, according to a new report by Zacks Investment Research.

October 11, 2011
‘Regular’ sales increases

Sales in the digestives aisle going forward look positive, especially as an aging population begins paying closer attention to healthy diets, including the right amount of dietary fiber to keep things “regular” and supplementation with probiotics for overall digestive health.


October 10, 2011
AJC honors L'Oréal CEO Jean-Paul Agon

L’Oréal chairman and CEO Jean-Paul Agon has been honored by AJC, a global Jewish advocacy organization, with its International Human Relations Award in recognition of Agon's "global leadership, vision and corporate citizenship."

October 10, 2011
Catalina appoints former Folgers CEO, P&G president as new CEO

Catalina Marketing announced on Monday that its board of directors has tapped Jamie Egasti, former CEO of the Folgers Coffee Co. and president of Procter & Gamble’s global snacks and coffee, to serve as CEO and member of the board.

October 10, 2011
Clearasil using Facebook to find consumer brand ambassadors

Reckitt Benckiser’s Clearasil skin care brand has launched a Facebook search for consumer brand ambassadors.

October 10, 2011
Depomed launches shingles drug

Depomed has launched a new drug for treating shingles, the drug maker said Monday.

October 10, 2011
Derma e Natural Bodycare hires Canadian regional sales manager

Derma e Natural Bodycare has hired Kathleen Dills as Canadian regional sales manager.

October 10, 2011
FDA approves Boehringer Ingelheim COPD treatment

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new product for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease made by Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, the drug maker said.

October 10, 2011
FTC clears Teva-Cephalon acquisition deal

The Federal Trade Commission has given Teva Pharmaceutical Industries the green light to acquire Frazer, Pa.-based drug maker Cephalon, but with some restrictions, Teva said.

October 10, 2011
Milan Puskar, co-founder of Mylan, dies

Mylan co-founder and former chairman and CEO Milan "Mike" Puskar died Saturday, the generic drug maker said. Puskar, who retired from Mylan as chairman in 2009, was 77.

October 7, 2011
AstraZeneca settles with generic drug makers over Seroquel XR

Anglo-Swedish drug maker AstraZeneca has settled patent infringement lawsuits that it filed against two companies that had sought to market generic versions of one of its drugs.

October 7, 2011
CEW names Unilever's Gina Boswell 2011 Achiever of the Year in beauty

Unilever’s Gina Boswell, who was recently appointed EVP personal care for North America, has been selected as a 2011 Achiever of the Year, one of the highest awards bestowed in the beauty industry, by nonprofit Cosmetic Executive Women.

October 7, 2011
Clorox CFO retires

Clorox announced that EVP and CFO Dan Heinrich, who has served as financial chief of the company since 2003, will retire Nov. 16.

October 7, 2011
Hormel Health Labs brings new healthcare food products to select Walgreens stores

Diamond Crystal Brands said its Hormel Health Labs brand is introducing its line of healthcare food products to select Walgreens stores.

October 7, 2011
Kroger installs Avery Weigh-Tronix Eyecon pharmacy automation machines

Kroger is installing Avery Weigh-Tronix's tabletop pharmacy automation systems in its stores, Avery said.

October 7, 2011
Lilly's Cialis approved for benign prostatic hyperplasia

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new use for a drug made by Eli Lilly for erectile dysfunction, Lilly said Friday.

October 7, 2011
Merck's Juvisync approved for Type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a drug that it called the first single-pill combination treatment for Type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol.

October 7, 2011
Organix-South launches TheraVeda Immune Support

Organix-South earlier this week launched TheraVeda Immune Support, an herbal blend of turmeric, neem and ginger, plus ashwagandha, guduchi and holy basil to support overall strength and stamina.

October 7, 2011
Reckitt Benckiser unveils sustainability report

Reckitt Benckiser has achieved 75% of its target goal for the company's Carbon 20 program, RB said in its sustainability report.

October 7, 2011
Summer Infant becomes national partner of March of Dimes

Summer Infant announced that it has become a national partner of the March of Dimes.

October 7, 2011
Venture Products unveils new line of yoga products

Venture Products earlier this week announced a new line of yoga and fitness accessories under its Shock Athletic brand name. These products complement Venture’s existing lineup of yoga mats.

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