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February 1, 2011

Three issues that will define 2011

Years 2009 and 2010 were up and down for the generic drug industry and its main trade group, the Generic Pharmaceutical Association. On one hand, there were the departures of president and CEO Kathleen Jaeger and member company Teva Pharmaceutical Industries.

January 25, 2011

Gain locks in freshness

Procter & Gamble is boosting its Gain brand with a formula upgrade that locks in the long-lasting scent of Gain.

January 20, 2011

Bic's new Simply Soleil shaver arriving in March

Bic is launching in March its new Simply Soleil triple-blade shaver for women.

January 19, 2011

BI purchases Amgen facility

German drug maker Boehringer Ingelheim will purchase a manufacturing plant from U.S. biotech company Amgen, the two said.

January 19, 2011

Government obtains permanent injunction against Deltex

A permanent injunction was granted to the federal government Tuesday against a contract manufacturer and distributor of prescription and over-the-counter products, as well as two of its executives.

January 17, 2011

McNeil provides update on comprehensive action plan

After announcing its voluntary recall of certain products at a wholesaler level on Friday, Johnson & Johnson's McNeil Consumer Healthcare division provided an update on its internal assessment phase of its comprehensive action plan.

January 17, 2011

One Cup: An eco-friendly answer to disposable cups

Looking to offer a greener option for users of Styrofoam and noncompostable insulated cups, Repurpose Compostables has launched a new insulated hot cup that is 100% compostable.

January 6, 2011

Henkel looks to shake up laundry category

A new fabric softener from Henkel is sure to revolutionize the laundry category.

January 6, 2011

Mattel plays executive shuffle

Mattel announced that it has appointed Bryan Stockton, Mattel’s president of international, to the new position of COO, effective immediately.

January 5, 2011

Sticky performance

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Elmer’s Products revamped its hardware line in November with the addition of two products that offer consumers enhanced strength and performance. Elmer’s believes that by concentrating on the performance of products, it can help reduce consumer confusion at the shelf by providing all-in-one formulas. 

January 5, 2011

Troy Healthcare buys Stopain, announces line extension

Troy Healthcare on Wednesday announced its purchase of the Stopain brand from DRJ Group and also stated that a new Stopain gel line extension will be shipping to stores in early 2011.

January 4, 2011

Marcal's Small Steps kicks off campaign

Marcal's Small Steps, a line of paper products that is made from 100% recyclable paper, is ready to salute those making environmental differences in their communities.

January 3, 2011

Helen of Troy closes Kaz transaction

Helen of Troy on Monday announced that it has completed its acquisition of humidifier manufacturer Kaz. Sales for the next 12 months, ending Dec. 31, 2011, are expected to exceed $400 million, the company announced.

December 22, 2010

Max Factor gets new spokeswoman

British singer Marina Diamondis of Marina and the Diamonds has been selected as the new face of Max Factor, according to published reports.

December 15, 2010

New alliance will crack down on adulterated products touting dietary supplement claims

The dietary supplement industry’s leading trade associations on Wednesday joined forces with the Food and Drug Administration to support heightened efforts to address public health problems posed by products that are illegally marketed as dietary supplements but contain the same active ingredients as FDA-approved drugs or other ingredients that do not qualify as dietary ingredients.

December 10, 2010

Sunny Delight updates supply chain, data systems with new investment

Sunny Delight is refocusing its North American business with the acquisition of a manufacturing plant owned by the J.M. Smucker Co., and is updating all five of its North American manufacturing facilities and data systems.

December 8, 2010

Nice-Pak plant achieves zero waste to landfill distinction

Nice-Pak Products recently announced the transformation of its Mooresville, Ind., manufacturing plant into a “zero landfill” facility — the plant now converts excess waste into energy that produces steam heat for Indianapolis.

December 7, 2010

Reporters Notebook — General Merchandise, 12/13/10

Supplier News — Say goodbye to sweat stains with a new pretreatment stain remover from PharmaWorks. PitStop, PharmaWorks’ new innovation, removes stubborn yellow armpit stains by lifting and dissolving sweat-stain deposits, and it even can be used on old stains and rings around shirt collars. PitStop retails for $12.50 for a 12-oz. bottle.  

December 6, 2010

P&G's manufacturing plant achieves zero waste to landfill distinction

Procter & Gamble announced that its Auburn, Maine, feminine care facility became the first manufacturing plant in North America to achieve zero waste to landfill.

November 22, 2010

Dr. Reddy's to buy GSK's penicillin site

A generic drug maker has entered an agreement to purchase another drug maker's U.S. penicillin site ...

November 22, 2010

Millions of J&J OTC allergy and pain meds recalled

Johnson & Johnson is recalling millions of packages of OTC drugs for allergies and pain due to manufacturing problems ...

November 21, 2010

Elmer's takes glue products to the 'max'

Elmer's is extending its hardware line with two new "max" versions of its glue products....

November 14, 2010

Biosimilars development continues emergence

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