New Products

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — GlitterTots has introduced its new Jungle Screen, which uses all natural ingredients, including lemongrass, citronella, cedar and peppermint oils, to prevent bugs from biting, all while providing broad spectrum sun protection. And, of course, it also features glitter.

FAIRFIELD, Calif. — Jelly Belly Candy Co. is giving consumers a mix of whimsical fantasy and iconic sci-fi with its latest additions, which includes two of Hollywood's biggest blockbuster films — "Star Wars" and "Frozen."

SAN FRANCISCO — Popchips on Thursday announced the launch of Popchips veggie chips, which are set to arrive on retail shelves in a 3-oz. bag.  Veggie Popchips blend kale, spinach, tomato, pumpkin, potato, beet, bell pepper, navy bean and chickpea, and then tops them with a zesty seasoning to produce three flavors: Sea Salt, Hint of Olive Oil and Tuscan Herb.

NEW YORK — Pfizer announced plans to submit a new drug application with the Food and Drug Administration for palbociclib (combined with letrozole). The drug is used for the first-line systemic treatment of post-menopausal women with advanced or metastatic breast cancer.

The company said it plans to submit the NDA early in third quarter 2014. The decision to file was based on discussions with the FDA surrounding the final results of a randomized, Phase 2 trial called PALOMA-1.

Hyland’s has developed a virtual clinic in how to target the new mom niche with meaningful messaging that results in a Hyland’s Baby product being placed in the nursery. And the proof is in the sales. Hyland’s Baby generated $5.7 million, up 294.7%, for the 52 weeks ended Dec. 29, 2013, across total U.S. multi-outlets, according to IRI.

HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. — Mars Chocolate North America is launching a number of treats for Halloween 2014. The Halloween chocolate category exceeded $1 billion in sales for the first time in 2013, with an increase of 6.4% over the previous year, according to Mars.

TWIX had a strong Halloween selling season last year, and this year Mars will bring TWIX Brand Ghost Singles to the market. The shapes segment continues to grow, with 62% of consumers purchasing shapes at Halloween.

CINCINNATI — Bioré, a Kao USA beauty brand, is leveraging the power of charcoal with its new Bioré Skincare line, which includes a self-heating, one-minute facial mask.

Known for its ability to attract and absorb pollutants, black charcoal has been a skin care staple for years. Harnessing the power of natural charcoal and combining it with skin purifying technology, Bioré has developed the new Bioré Skincare Self Heating One Minute Mask and Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser to ring in a new era in clean.