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March 25, 2013
SoloHealth fills new role of director of business planning and analytics

SoloHealth named Joe Stephens to the newly created role of director of business planning and analytics. Stephens will focus on organizing business development initiatives, priorities, metrics and efficiencies, as well as helping guide new-business exploration as the company continues its growth.

March 25, 2013
U.K.'s Infirst Healthcare raises $30 million-plus to feed European OTC cough-cold and analgesic launches

The U.K.'s Infirst Healthcare on Monday announced it has successfully raised $32.1 million in new funds.

March 22, 2013
Boiron owner publishes homeopathy desktop reference

Boiron founder Michèle Boiron recently published a book on homeopathy for healthcare professionals titled "Homeopathy and Pharmaceutical Care," the company announced.

March 22, 2013
Hawaiian Punch says Aloha to the breakfast table

Dr Pepper Snapple Group announced the new Hawaiian Punch Aloha Morning line of juice drinks to hit store shelves.

March 22, 2013
Pepsi launches new bottle design after nearly two decades

Pepsi is bringing to market the first redesign of its 20-oz. bottles in 17 years, according to published reports.

March 22, 2013
Senators introduce bill restricting sale of DXM cough-relieving ingredient to adults

Sens. Bob Casey, D-Pa., and Lisa Murkowski, R-Ark., on Friday introduced the Preventing Abuse of Cough Treatments Act of 2013, which would require retailers to restrict the sale of dextromethorphan-containing products to adults.

March 21, 2013
FDA advises against use of three adulterated drug products

The Food and Drug Administration advised consumers not to purchase or use three separate sexual enhancement products that are being promoted as dietary supplements because they contain undeclared and unapproved prescription-only ingredients.

March 21, 2013
New Chapter recalls 90-count Probiotic Elderberry dietary supplement

New Chapter voluntarily recalled a limited number of packages of its 90-count Probiotic Elderberry dietary supplement because it may contain an undeclared allergen - soy.

March 21, 2013
Starbucks expands loyalty program to grocery purchases

Starbucks today at the company's annual meeting of shareholders unveiled plans to expand its My Starbucks Rewards loyalty program to reward customers who purchase Starbucks-brand products in their local grocery stores.

March 21, 2013
Study: Lower levels of vitamin D linked to greater cancer risk in smokers

Lower levels of vitamin D may predispose smokers to developing tobacco-related cancer, according to research published last week by Clinical Chemistry, the journal of the American Association of Clinical Chemistry.

March 21, 2013
Walmart expands mobile checkout program to 200 stores

Late last year, Walmart rolled out the pilot program for a new mobile initiative called "Scan & Go" to 70 stores in the Atlanta and Bentonville, Ark. areas, where the company is based. Now, the mass merchandise retailer is expanding the program after a successful test run.

March 21, 2013
Wisk releases new Deep Clean PowerBlasts

Wisk, a Sun Products brand, launched today a new detergent to its cleaning lineup: Wisk Deep Clean PowerBlasts.

March 20, 2013
ACI survey: Spring cleaners cut back on products

The American Cleaning Institute in conjunction with Echo Research conducted a survey of 1,777 Americans and found most respondents are spending less on cleaning products due to economic factors.

March 20, 2013
Coke's Glaceau introduces sparkling Fruitwater

Glaceau, a Coca-Cola brand and maker of Vitaminwater and Smartwater, is injecting a little sparkle into its lineup with new Fruitwater set to hit store shelves on April 1.

March 20, 2013
Doctors, public health experts want more FDA regulation of energy drinks

A group of doctors and public health professors are hoping the Food and Drug Administration will place stronger regulations on energy drinks to protect children and adolescents from what they call the harmful effects of high caffeine consumption.

March 20, 2013
NRF: Easter spending doesn't jump, on par with 2012

According to a new spending survey from the National Retail Federation, consumer spending for Easter 2013 will be flat when compared to the holiday last year.

March 20, 2013
Study finds rebates may spur healthy food purchases

Rebates on healthy foods may lead patients to purchase them more frequently, according to a new study by researchers in South Africa.

March 19, 2013
Brewers Association: Craft brewing sees barrel full of growth

Craft brewers saw a 15% rise in volume and a 17% increase in dollar growth, the Brewers Association said today as they released preliminary 2012 data on U.S. craft brewing growth ahead of the Craft Brewers Conference to be held in Washington, D.C., March 26 to 29.

March 19, 2013
GAO pushes FDA for final NDI guidance to improve enforcement efforts

The U.S. Government Accountability Office on Monday advised the Food and Drug Administration to establish a time frame on New Dietary Ingredient guidance, as well as guidance clarifying whether a liquid product may be labeled and marketed as a dietary supplement or as a conventional food with added ingredients.

March 19, 2013
KIND offers two new healthy snack bars

Healthy snack maker KIND has introduced two new snack bars to its lineup, Dark Chocolate Chili Almond and Maple Glazed Pecan and Sea Salt, the company announced.

March 19, 2013
Meijer expands made-in-Michigan program

Mass merchandise chain Meijer is expanding an initiative started last year to feature products made in the state of Michigan.

March 19, 2013
Post-It notes go mobile

The Post-it brand from 3M introduced the Post-it Mobile Collection, a new line of attach-and-go products for more efficient and effective organization for consumers on the go, the company announced.

March 18, 2013
Gain introduces Fireworks for boost of fresh laundry scent

Gain, a Proctor & Gamble brand, has introduced a new product to store shelves designed to prolong the fresh laundry scent of clothes for up to 12 weeks in storage.

March 18, 2013
New York City legislation would require hiding of tobacco displays

In spite of a court ruling striking down a ban on large-sized sugary drinks, New York mayor Michael Bloomberg has another health initiative in the works: a requirement that retailers hide tobacco products.

March 18, 2013
Perrigo launches store-brand guaifenesin 600-mg extended-release tablets

Perrigo announced that it has begun shipments of guaifenesin 600-mg extended-release tablets. It's the first product that is generically equivalent to Reckitt Benckiser's Mucinex 600-mg extended-release tablets.

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