Category Reviews

02/28/2013 - 6:46pm
Battle over 'pay for delay' intensifies

The battle over "pay for delay" continues to heat up, and its resolution likely won't come until the nation's highest court decides on the legality of the practice.

02/28/2013 - 6:46pm
FDA sets generic drug user fee rates for 2013

The Food and Drug Administration has set user fee rates for generic drug companies, the agency said Jan. 27.

02/25/2013 - 1:58pm
Consumers pamper pets with good health

Pet supplies may have had limited growth this past year, but the stars of the segment are healthcare-related products. Pet supplies saw a 2% increase, bringing sales to $11.1 billion, according to Packaged Facts. The market research firm projects that this year, pet supplies will grow 4% over 2012 sales.

02/25/2013 - 1:58pm
As legislators push for warnings, energy drinks sales soar

The energy drink category, which has enjoyed double-digit sales and unit growth for several years, faces increasing scrutiny from the Food and Drug Administration.

02/25/2013 - 1:58pm
Bottled water quenches thirst for healthier drinks

Consumers still have a thirst for bottled water. "Bottled water is performing moderately well with respectable growth," said John Sicher, publisher of Beverage Digest. Dollar sales of bottled water were up 7% across food, drug and mass outlets for the 52 weeks ended Dec. 2, 2012, according to SymphonyIRI data.

02/25/2013 - 1:58pm
Customers invest in premium-priced products

Despite a wavering economy, all of the U.S. prestige beauty categories enjoyed healthy growth in 2012, according to global information company the NPD Group, which presented in late January the U.S. and global beauty industry's first look at 2012 year-end results for skin care, makeup and fragrance at its annual "Hot off the Press" event at the Harmonie Club in New York.

02/25/2013 - 1:58pm
Sales of whitening products remain bright

Americans are seeking a brighter smile, and research and sales data suggest that they are increasingly turning to whitening toothpastes and even mouthwash to help whiten teeth.

02/25/2013 - 1:58pm
Lozenge sales stay healthy this flu season

Sore throats and dry coughs are more prevalent symptoms associated with the flu. With the severe 2012-2013 flu season to date, that means a healthy amount of lozenge sales.

02/25/2013 - 1:58pm
Mom's creation helps prevent allergy-related ER trips

It's another innovative, yet simple, "Made by Mom" product in the pediatric section. Iris Shamus, the mom and entrepreneur behind AllerMates, developed a line of fun characters that kids won't have a problem wearing and will alert caregivers to specific food allergies.

02/25/2013 - 1:58pm
'Shark Tank' promotes pediatric medical products

"As seen on 'Shark Tank'" may become the new "As Seen on TV" plug, especially if more products like Ava the Elephant — a pediatric medical dispenser that talks to children as its dispensing the medicine — make it to market.

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