New Products

NORTHFIELD, Ill. — Planters, a brand from Kraft Foods Group, introduced four new peanut flavors to its product lineup. Consumers can now choose from Salted Caramel, Cocoa, Chipotle and Smoked flavors.

The brand incorporated both culinary trends and fan feedback when developing the new varieties, which pack up to 7 g of protein and at least four essential nutrients per serving.

NEW YORK — Pfizer's Nexium 24HR will launch May 27, Pfizer reported in a conference call Monday. 

"[The Nexium] approval represents the first significant milestone in executing our Rx-to-OTC strategy," reported Albert Bouria, Pfizer president of vaccines, oncology and consumer. 

The Food and Drug Administration in March approved over-the-counter Nexium 24HR (esomeprazole 20mg). In 2012, Pfizer acquired exclusive global rights from AstraZeneca to market non-prescription Nexium.

MOUNT PROSPECT, Ill. — C-Line Products, a developer and manufacturer or storage, protection and organization products, announced the debut of a new line of binder kits and accessories. The new product line offers a wide range of products and accessories for documents measuring 5 ½-inch by 8 ½-inch in size or smaller.

JERUSALEM — Teva Pharmaceutical Industries on Monday announced that the Food and Drug Administration approved Synribo (omacetaxine mepesuccinate) for injection, to include home administration. With the announcement of the approval, physicians who treat adults with chronic or accelerated phase CML (who are no longer responding to or can't tolerate  two or more tyrosine kinase inhibitors) now have the option to allow patients to administer Synribo at home.

BOULDER, Colo. — Ancient Harvest, a provider of organic, non-GMO and gluten-free foods, on Monday announced the launch of new Mac & Cheese and Culinary Ancient Grain lines. The new offerings are supported by new packaging and a revamped website.

"As a registered dietitian, I'm thrilled to offer new options to our health-conscious customers who we know strive to follow an optimal diet without sacrificing enjoyment, taste and culinary authenticity," said Constance Roark, RDN and director of marketing at Ancient Harvest.

BUENA PARK, Caif. — Dr. Fresh has launched a new generation of Reach toothbrushes.  

The new Reach Complete Care Triple Angle toothbrushes represent an upgrade to the line and builds on the brand’s heritage by introducing several distinctive features, the company stated. The new products will debut this month, with a line of toothbrushes that offer new angles, heads, grips and more coverage for a superior oral care routine.

SALT LAKE CITY — National Geographic is partnering with Live Prepared, a division of Blue Chip Group and a leader in emergency preparedness, to bring consumers a line of high-quality preparedness products for natural disasters and unexpected events.

The National Geographic collection will make its debut in major retail stores this summer and will consist of six key categories: water, food, first aid, shelter, energy and tools. The retail price of the products ranges from $4.99 to $99.00, according to a company spokesman.

SAN FRANCISCO — The combination of mobile and social may be a powerful driver of positive health outcomes. MyFitnessPal on Thursday published its first user data study, uncovering a new trend in which people share health-related goals, activities and personal health content with their friends, colleagues and relatives, online and off.