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March 9, 2011
Pyott steps in as Allergan's president

Allergan reappointed David Pyott as president earlier this week, adding to his role as chairman and CEO. Pyott will succeed Michael Ball, who has accepted the position of CEO at Hospira, a specialty pharmaceutical and medication delivery company, Allergan reported.

March 9, 2011
Solazyme's Algenist line coming to Sephora, QVC

Solazyme will launch its anti-aging skin care line through distribution at Sephora and QVC.

March 9, 2011
Use of green services on the rise

Consumers are just as interested in utilizing green services as they are in purchasing green products, according to new Mintel research.

March 9, 2011
Watson promotes two SVPs

Generic drug maker Watson Pharmaceuticals has promoted two executives to EVP, the company said Wednesday.

March 8, 2011
3M debuts Cavilon antifungal cream

3M's skin and wound care division has launched an easy-to-apply cream that is designed to relieve skin discomforts caused by fungal infections.

March 8, 2011
Allergan executive moves to CEO role at Hospira

Generic drug maker Hospira has appointed Mike Ball as CEO, effective March 28, the company said. Ball currently is president of Allergan.

March 8, 2011
Beanfields chips hit store shelves this spring

A new line of chips made from beans and rice is slated to hit stores nationwide this spring.

March 8, 2011
Freeman Beauty gives website a makeover

Freeman Beauty debuted its revamped website, which embraces the bright and bold attitude of its products, the company said.

March 8, 2011
HealthOneMed debuts Dispense-a-Pill

HealthOneMed has launched a device that combines the abilities of pillboxes, reminders, dispensers and medication alerts into one.

March 8, 2011
Kellogg's, Action for Healthy Kids go head-to-head with hunger

Kellogg's has teamed up with nonprofit and volunteer network Action for Healthy Kids to launch the Share Your Breakfast program, designed to encourage Americans to help children who might otherwise go without breakfast.

March 8, 2011
Merz offers Xeomin users financial assistance with new programs

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Merz Pharmaceuticals has created two programs to provide financial assistance to patients using its drug for cervical dystonia, the company said Tuesday.

The programs — the Xeomin patient co-payment program and the Xeomin patient assistance program — cover Xeomin (incobotulinumtoxinA), designed to decrease the severity of abnormal head positions and neck pains in patients with the disease, which causes muscle contractions resulting in repetitive movements and abnormal postures.

March 8, 2011
Mintel: 'Skimp and splash attitude' noted among U.K. beauty shoppers

Economic uncertainties may have prompted beauty mavens to develop a "skimp and splash attitude," whereby their consumer behaviors have changed for the long term.

March 8, 2011
Peeps launches new e-commerce site

Looking to reach marshmallow chick fans everywhere, Peeps has launched an online store where consumers can purchase its signature candies and merchandise.

March 8, 2011
Replenish arriving at select Whole Foods locations

An ultra-concentrated, multisurface cleaner in a reusable bottle system is being rolled out at select Whole Foods stores.

March 8, 2011
Report: Nestle to expand coffee business

Nestle is looking to boost its coffee business.

March 8, 2011
Report: U.S. to get taste of Kirin Free

Two years after launching a nonalcoholic beer in its native Japan, Kirin Brewery said it was taking the hit beverage for a test run in the United States.

March 8, 2011
Salix issued CRL for Xifaxan

The Food and Drug Administration declined to approve a drug made by Salix Pharmaceuticals for irritable bowel syndrome, Salix said Tuesday.

March 8, 2011
Stop Bugging Me! addresses bed bug issues

Amid reports of a nationwide bed bug outbreak, a new pesticide-free solution has hit the market.

March 8, 2011
UltiMed introduces 50-count needles offering for diabetes patients

UltiMed is offering 50-count pen needles for patients with diabetes, the company announced.

March 7, 2011
Actavis names OTC director

Actavis last week named Lisa Buono to lead its over-the-counter drug division as part of the company’s strategic expansion of the division.

March 7, 2011
American Greetings keeps HQ in Ohio

American Greetings won't be moving its headquarters from northeast Ohio, the company's CEO said Monday.

March 7, 2011
Bristol-Myers Squibb, WuXi to open testing facility

Drug maker Bristol-Myers Squibb is opening a new testing facility in China under collaboration with a local company there, Bristol said Monday.

March 7, 2011
Frank's RedHot spices up offerings with heat-and-serve line

Frank's RedHot is cooking up something spicy in the frozen food aisle.

March 7, 2011
Genzyme's board recommends shareholders OK Sanofi offer

The board of directors of Genzyme unanimously recommended that shareholders accept French drug maker Sanofi-Aventis’ $74-per-share buyout offer, Genzyme said Monday.

March 7, 2011
GNC making push into mass market

General Nutrition is looking to get into the health diagnostics business with Monday’s announcement of a licensing agreement with technology and consumer products manufacturer Sakar International on a line of more than two dozen branded health-and-wellness products.

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