New Products

NEW YORK — Nail care company Kiss Products has expanded its portfolio to include an array of beauty products, including the new Red by Kiss Handle-Less 1875W hair dryer.

Launched in May with a suggested retail price of $29.99, the new hair dryer is optimized for pik hair straightening and drying for African-American users. It is also designed to deliver more comfortable hair styling with a round or paddle brush for general users.

LOS ANGELES — OPI Products, a subsidiary of Coty Inc., and Ford Motor Co. have announced a collaboration featuring the iconic Ford Mustang. The popular pony car — which celebrated its 50th anniversary in April — serves as the inspiration for a line of OPI limited edition nail lacquers that will launch internationally in July.

MINNEAPOLIS — Cheerios, a brand from General Mills, announced the launch of Cheerios Protein. The company is billing the product as a "smart solution" that provides a boost of energy for hectic mornings.

NEW YORK — Pfizer on Tuesday announced the introduction in the United States of over-the-counter Nexium 24HR, making the "Purple Pill" available for the treatment of frequent heartburn in adults. 

MIAMI — Solara Labs on Tuesday announced the launch of its BariMelts line of dietary supplements produced for bariatric surgery patients.

"The enhanced nutrient availability of BariMelts provides patients with a new option for getting the supplemental nutrition so important to their long-term success following bariatric surgery," said J. Rocca, CEO Solara Labs. 

HYDERABAD, India — Aurobindo Pharma on May 15 gained approval to produce a generic version of olanzapine orally disintegrating tablets in 5-mg, 10-mg, 15-mg and 20-mg strengths. The drug is the generic version of Zyprexa Zydis tablets from Eli Lilly.

The drug is used for the treatment of schizophrenia or bipolar I disorder. 

Olanzapine orally disintegrating tablets had U.S. sales of $120.8 million for the 12 months ended March 31, according to IMS Health.

HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. — Mars Chocolate has announced a slew of new products, which range from Mars Bites to Dove Whole Fruit Dipped in Dark Chocolate.

Mars Bites give consumers a taste of their favorite candy bars in bite-size pieces. Mars is adding Twix, Musketeers and Milky Way bites to the portfolio. The suggested retail price is $1.49 for a 2.83-oz. sharing size. A 6-oz. stand up pouch is available for a SRP of $2.99.