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February 22, 2011
Perrigo files regulatory application for Taclonex generic

Generic drug maker Perrigo has filed for approval of a drug to treat psoriasis with the Food and Drug Administration.

February 22, 2011
Take 10 introduces two new relaxation beverages

Take 10 Beverages on Monday launched Take 10 to Relax and Take 10 to Sleep, two relaxation shots joining a number of recent introductions that are the yin to an energy shot’s yang.

February 17, 2011
Kellogg's emphasizes fiber-rich cereals

Kellogg's is emphasizing its fiber-rich cereals, following the release of a study that examined the link between dietary fiber from grains and the lower risk of death from certain diseases in both men and women.

February 17, 2011
Perrigo gains entry to store-brand blood-glucose meter market

Perrigo on Thursday announced that it has entered into an exclusive agreement with AgaMatrix to sell and distribute blood-glucose monitors and test strips in the U.S. store-brand channel.

February 17, 2011
Sean Whelan named Diplomat's new CFO

Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy has hired a new CFO, the company said.

February 17, 2011
ViVa Beverages introduces new relaxation aids

ViVa Beverages on Wednesday announced the national launches of Quick Beverages Sleep and Quick Beverages Relax, two new 2-oz. shots containing relaxation aids in a zero-calorie, sugar-free, berry-flavor drink.

February 15, 2011
Publix, Walgreens deliver highest customer satisfaction scores

Customer satisfaction as measured by the American Customer Satisfaction Index has not improved since the middle of 2009, and on Tuesday it registered its biggest drop in two years; for fourth quarter 2010, the index fell 0.5% to 75.3.

February 14, 2011
NSF International, Natrue develop standard for natural personal care products

NSF International, a U.S. testing and certification organization, has partnered with Natrue, the international natural and organic cosmetic association based in Brussels, to develop a national standard for natural personal care products.

February 11, 2011
Martin’s Super Markets names new VP operations

Martin’s Super Markets has promoted Tim Killelea to VP operations, the chain said.

February 3, 2011
Spartan Stores' Q3 a mixed bag

Net sales for Spartan Stores declined nearly 0.6% to $782.3 million during the third quarter.

February 2, 2011
NACDS supports repeal of 1099 reporting mandate

An amendment to remove certain reporting requirements from the 1099 business tax form is winning praise from the retail pharmacy chain lobby.

February 1, 2011
Living Essentials brings shots of energy to shelves

“Do you know what 2:30 in the afternoon feels like?” Not if you have Living Essentials’ 5-Hour Energy on the shelf. The company peppered the airwaves with its commercial message, positioning 5-Hour Energy shots as an alternative to coffee for those 30-somethings in the work force.


January 31, 2011
Meijer brings grocery to customers' doorsteps

Looking to foray into online sales, Meijer is launching a new grocery service for its customers.

January 27, 2011
Kellogg's Crunchy Nut cereal hits U.S. store shelves

A Kellogg's cereal that has had success in the United Kingdom is making its way across the Atlantic to U.S. consumers.

January 25, 2011
Billboarded baby swaddled in Benson’s Bottom Paint brand

The self-proclaimed “Billboard Family” welcomed its newest member, daughter Alex, in what may be the first sponsored birth, brought to you by Benson’s Bottom Paint, a diaper rash lotion, according to a recent report posted on Stltoday.com.

January 21, 2011
Perrigo to buy Paddock for $540 million

Perrigo will buy Paddock Labs for more than half a billion dollars, Perrigo said Thursday.

January 21, 2011
Salon Grafix's spray protects hair from extreme heat

Hair care company Salon Grafix has announced that it will be releasing in the spring its new 450 Maximum Heat Protect Spray to help protect hair from the extreme heat of such styling appliances as flat irons, blow-dryers and curling irons.

January 18, 2011
Old Orchard Brands introduces Cranberry Naturals

Old Orchard Brands' newest line of naturally sweetened cranberry juice blends boasts great taste and less sugar than traditional cranberry juice drinks, according to the company.

January 11, 2011
Amway taps Kara Goucher for Nutrilite

Amway's line of vitamin, mineral and dietary supplements has tapped a world-class distance runner to be its new spokeswoman.

January 5, 2011
ReportersNotebook — Consumables, 1/10/11

Supplier News — A citrus soda made by Dr Pepper Snapple Group is making a major splash in the Southern states in which it’s currently sold. Sun Drop is made with orange juice and caffeine. DPS’ sudden focus on Sun Drop stems from the company’s interest in directing consumer interest to flavored sodas, a noncola segment of the soft drink industry in which the company specializes.



January 4, 2011
Meijer donates semi-tractors to support Midwest communities

Meijer last week announced its donation of 35 reconditioned semi-tractors to local food banks, academic organizations and law enforcement throughout the Midwest.

January 3, 2011
Personal gains celebrated with Special K weight-loss campaign

Kellogg announced a new campaign for its Special K brand, which focuses on emotional gains when achieving weight loss.

December 20, 2010
Healthcare consumer confidence on a decline

The healthcare-reform bill promised to dramatically expand coverage for Americans, but healthcare consumer confidence hasn’t necessarily kept up, according to data released Monday by Thomson Reuters.

December 17, 2010
Study: Drug interactions may be imminent among antidepressant users

Many older Americans prescribed antidepressants may be taking medication that could adversely interact with the antidepressant, a new study found.

December 16, 2010
Sav-Mor pharmacist gets human “Billboards” to promote diaper rash brand

"The Billboard Family," a family of four that has attracted national media attention for donning sponsored T-shirts, wearing them all around the St. Louis area and then plastering that day’s photos all over such social media sites as Facebook, Flickr and YouTube, has gained an exclusive sponsor for the baby Billboard that’s on the way.

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