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July 5, 2011
Dietary Supplement Labeling Act draws opposition from CRN

The dietary supplement industry last week took another legislative knock to the chin as it was associated with controversy surrounding mislabled conventional foods, specifically Lazy Cakes, a brownie that contains the dietary ingredient melatonin and purports to be a dietary supplement.

July 5, 2011
FDA issues new dietary ingredient guidance

The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday published long-awaited guidance on new dietary ingredients in the Federal Register.

July 5, 2011
Former Asteres CEO joins H. D. Smith

H. D. Smith, the fourth-largest national pharmaceutical wholesaler, on Tuesday named Mark de Bruin to the post of corporate VP managed care.

July 5, 2011
General Mills completes Yoplait acquisition

General Mills now has a 51% stake in Yoplait S.A.S. and a 50% interest in a related entity that holds the worldwide Yoplait brands, the company announced Friday.

July 5, 2011
Hain Celestial expresses stance on product labeling

Hain Celestial expressed its continued commitment to a "back-to-basics approach to product labeling."

July 5, 2011
Mountain Dew Throwback comes back in full swing

Mountain Dew is delivering a blast from the past to consumers with the return of Mountain Dew Throwback.

July 5, 2011
ProPhase faces NASDAQ delisting

ProPhase Labs on Tuesday announced that it received a letter from the NASDAQ Stock Market indicating that the company no longer is in compliance with NASDAQ listing rules because the closing bid price per share of its common stock has dropped below $1 per share for 30 consecutive trading days.

July 5, 2011
Santal's Assurance Blood Health Support arrives at Walgreens, Rite Aid

Santal Solutions last week announced its dietary supplement Assurance Blood Health Support has gained distribution through Rite Aid and Walgreens.

July 5, 2011
St. Joseph Aspirin returns to store shelves with new look

St. Joseph Aspirin has returned to store shelves with a series of product, packaging and retail enhancements, Ilex Consumer Products Group announced last month.

July 5, 2011
Windex goes 'mini' with concentrated formula

In an effort to reduce waste, SC Johnson has unveiled its latest Windex product that touts 90% less plastic than the traditional 26-oz. trigger bottle.

June 30, 2011
'Top-scanned' items during GMDC conference revealed

The Global Marketing Development Center's 2011 General Merchandise Marketing Conference featured more than 300 items in the Showcase Plus display earlier this month, GMDC said Wednesday.

June 30, 2011
Beiersdorf prohibited from making certain ad claims for Nivea product

The Federal Trade Commission announced on Wednesday that it has reached a settlement with Beiersdorf, the maker of Nivea, regarding advertising claims of its Nivea My Silhouette! skin cream.

June 30, 2011
Consumers still concerned over state of economy, turn to Internet for deals

Concerns over the health of the economy are far from over, as evidenced by a SymphonyIRI Group survey released Wednesday that found consumers are taking even more steps to save money due to their ongoing financial concerns, including turning to the Internet in search of the best deals.

June 30, 2011
Daniel Myers to exit P&G for EVP role at Kraft

A Procter & Gamble executive will join Kraft Foods in September as its EVP supply chain, Kraft announced Thursday.

June 30, 2011
Lichi Super Fruit introduces meal replacement shake

Lichi Super Fruit is adding a meal replacement product to its lineup.

June 30, 2011
Luden's new drops tout vitamin C

Prestige Brands recently extended its Luden’s throat drop brand with Luden’s orange supplement drops, a vitamin-enriched product with 100% of the recommended daily value of vitamin C.

June 30, 2011
Marion's Smart Delights introduces gluten-free baking mixes

Consumers suffering from a gluten allergy can satisfy their sweet tooth with new certified gluten-free baking mixes.

June 30, 2011
Marley's Mellow Mood goes 'lite'

Marley's Mellow Mood is introducing a new low-calorie option to consumers in July.

June 30, 2011
Mars Chocolate to break ground on Topeka, Kan., manufacturing facility

Mars Chocolate North America this week unveiled plans to build a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in the Midwest, part of the company's commitment to invest in U.S. manufacturing.

June 30, 2011
Osteo Bi-Flex passes advertising scrutiny

The National Advertising Division of the Council of Better Business Bureaus earlier this month determined that Rexall Sundown has supported claims regarding the company’s Osteo Bi-Flex glucosamine HCL and vitamin D3 dietary supplement.

June 30, 2011
Perrigo's acquisition of Paddock Labs put on hold

Perrigo on Wednesday announced that its closing date to complete the acquisition of Paddock Labs — a generic pharmaceutical and specialty over-the-counter products manufacturer — has been delayed by an extended Federal Trade Commission review.

June 30, 2011
Sanrio, Vandor enter licensing deal for Hello Kitty products

A new line of Hello Kitty household products are arriving this summer, thanks to a new licensing agreement inked by Sanrio and Vandor.

June 29, 2011
Bic Soleil kicks off Sunny Moments tour

Bic Soleil and the Sunshine Squad are celebrating summer with Philadelphia and Jersey Shore residents through the "Sunny Moments" mobile tour.

June 29, 2011
Buddy Fruits introduces pure fruit bites

A new line of pure fruit snacks has made its debut.

June 29, 2011
Canus Fresh Goat's Milk Skin Care introduces facial wellness line

Canus Fresh Goat's Milk Skin Care has announced the expansion of its new Nature by Canus facial wellness line with the development of a hydrating cleanser and a night renewal facial cream.

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