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Bazooka Candy Brands is disrupting the confectionary space with a brand-new gummy innovation.

Push Pop Gummy Pop-its feature gummies that are coupled with an interactive and refillable container that makes the experience a treat from start to finish, the company said.

Available in an assortment of flavors — strawberry, blue raspberry, berry blast and watermelon — to enjoy the treats consumers simply need to flip open the container lid, pull it up and push back down to reveal a soft and airy gummy.

“Push Pop Gummy Pop-its is a true example of our company mission at Bazooka Candy Brands to keep bringing edible entertainment to new levels,” says Becky Silberfarb, vice president of brand marketing for the Americas. “More than just a differentiated gummy product in a fast-growing category, Push Pop Gummy Pop-its delivers just what our fans love — a really unique and fun new eating experience.”

Perrigo announced that it has received final approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its Omeprazole Magnesium Delayed-Release Mini Capsules in 20 mg for over-the-counter availability.

The launch represents the first to market mini capsule form of omeprazole, which is indicated for the treatment of frequent heartburn and is 70% smaller than the tablet version currently available, the company said.

“This approval illustrates Perrigo’s research and development, and regulatory expertise, and our continued focus on product innovation to provide value for both our customers and consumers,” Perrigo executive vice president and president of consumer self-care Americas Jim Dillard said. “The omeprazole mini product exemplifies our national brand different strategy and provides our store brand partners with a differentiated product in the marketplace.”

The product will be marketed under the retailer’s store brand labels comparable to Prilosec OTC.

This summer, Glamnetic is helping consumers prepare for any event that comes their way.

The all-new Occasion Kits, launching June 2, are a collection of four pre-set lash kits that are ideal for any and all occasions, the company said.

Featuring the brand’s best-selling lashes, each kit includes two magnetic lash sets and a mini deep space liner. Each set also is extra durable, water-resistant and can be worn up to 40 times with proper care.

The kits range from:

• Baecation Kit, containing Verified and Bella lashes, with each one having one short and one medium-full lash for comfortable wear;
• Everyday Kit, featuring Gossip and Princess lashes, with each kit containing one full and one-half lash with shorter lengths;
• Date Night Kit, containing Lucky and Shameless lashes, with each featuring one short and one long full lash; and
• Party Kit, featuring VIP and Babygirl lashes, which contain one short and one long full lash with a more dramatic look.

Glamnetic’s Occasion Kits will be available for purchase online.

Playground, a sexual wellness company that champions all women to celebrate their sexuality, is unveiling its debut lubricant collection.

Made with a water-based formula that is clinically tested to be clean, vegan and pH balanced, it uses proprietary ingredients and three adaptogens — ashwagandha, black cohosh and horny goat weed — the San Francisco-based company said.

Formulated with vitamin E, hyaluronic acid and bamboo extract, the five available varieties include:

• Date Night, a blend of champagne and vanilla essences;
• Mini Escape, made with notes of coconut and sandalwood;
• After Hours, a combination of warm wood fragrances;
• Love Sesh, which is free of scent; and
• Four Play Discovery Kit, which consists of four travel-sized, single-use sachets.

“Women’s sexual experiences have been misunderstood and underserved for far too long. Most women at some point in their daily lives experience dryness or struggle to reach an orgasm, yet most personal lubricants on the market fail to help them,” said CEO Catherine Magee. “Playground’s mission is to make every woman feel empowered and inspired to improve their sexual experiences with amazing products they’re excited to use as much as their favorite beauty product.”

Playground’s new collection, which is available online, is free of parabens, phthalates, petrochemicals, mineral oil, propylene glycol, GMOs, gluten, sulfates, dyes and hormones, the brand said. 

Minute Maid is unveiling a refreshing twist on juice with a line that offers a bold taste.

Aguas Frescas, inspired by the Latin-American juice beverage made from real fruit juices and natural flavors, is available in hibiscus, mango and strawberry.

The non-carbonated beverages, which can be freely shaken prior to drinking, come in single-serve 16-oz. cans that contain 45 calories and 11 g of sugar per 8-oz. serving, the brand said.

Minute Maid Aguas Frescas are available for purchase nationwide.

For individuals who are dealing with menstrual cramps, a new OTC topical analgesic, transdermal, pain-relieving cream may help in aiding some discomfort.

Control, which is available through AvKare, is absorbed into the muscles, relaxes the nerves, and works in about one to four minutes, the company said.

Featured ingredients in Control include menthol, carbomer, cetyl alcohol, dimethicone, fragrance, glyceryl stearate, Laureth-4, Phenoxyethanol, purified water, stearic acid and triethanolamine, as well as butylene glycol, capryl glycol, chamomilla Recutita, flower extract, citrus Aurantium duclis peel oil, cocos Nucifera oil, eucalyptus globulus leaf oil and salvia officinalis extract.

In order to relieve or prevent a cramp, users can apply as much as needed to the area of the affected muscles and massage it onto the skin. Control can also be used safely with compression wraps or compression clothing with the concentration employed in its formula, the company said.