New Products

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Dial has introduced two new body washes, which were influenced by the rising popularity of vitamins and yogurt in food, the company said. The new Dial Vitamin Boost Body Wash comes in two varieties: Amazing B and the oil-infused Super C. Dial Yogurt Body Wash also has two variants, which include Dial Greek Yogurt and Dial Frozen Yogurt.

CINCINNATI — Procter & Gamble, in support of the National Sleep Foundation's Sleep Awareness Week 2014, announced the launch of its newest fabric care line, the Sweet Dreams Collection. The products are formulated with ingredients that not only clean and soften, but help to create a relaxing sleep environment, the company said.

PHILADELPHIA — In celebration of its centennial, Tastykake is releasing new, limited-edition Birthday Kake cupcakes, which combines confetti cake with chocolate-flavored icing and colorful sprinkles. The cakes are available in 12-count packs and hit store shelves on Feb. 25.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — SpartanNash on Tuesday announced the formation of a partnership to offer a comprehensive mobile and web pharmacy solution to SpartanNash customers. The mobile solution, powered by mscripts, will enable SpartanNash customers to refill prescriptions, receive pickup and dosage reminders, and manage accounts for their family members. 

SpartanNash operates 88 pharmacies in six states throughout the upper Midwest.

HERSHEY, Pa. — Hershey in a presentation last week at the 2014 Consumer Analyst Group of New York conference discussed several successes and initiatives in its international markets, which included the recent launch of its line of Hershey's Spreads and Lancaster Soft Crèmes in the United States.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Healtheway on Monday announced the formation of Carequality, a new initiative dedicated to accelerating progress in health data exchange among multiplatform networks, healthcare providers, electronic health record vendors and health information exchange vendors. Carequality is an open, transparent and inclusive industry-driven effort. It will convene stakeholders and facilitate industry consensus to develop and maintain a standards-based interoperability framework that enables information exchange between and among networks.

PLANO, TX — Smartfood, a brand from PepsiCo's Frito-Lay division, has introduced Smartfood Delight popcorn, a line of reduced-fat popcorn geared toward health-conscious consumers who are looking for alternative snacking options. The new popcorn comes in two flavors, Sea Salt and White Cheddar.

SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Food and Drug Administration has approved Myalept (metreleptin for injection) to treat complications of leptin deficiency in patients with congenital generalized or acquired generalized lipodystrophy, which is a condition associated with a lack of fat tissue.