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Corona is broadening the retail distribution of its Sunbrew beverage line. 

The Sunbrew Citrus Cerveza is a new take on traditional Mexican beer that is brewed with orange and lime peels and features citrus flavors. 

It contains a 4.5% ABV and 180 calories per 12-fl.-oz. bottle. Consumers can now find the beverage at retailers that carry Corona products nationwide. 

Pepcid is releasing two Soothing Gummies dietary supplements.

New from the brand are: 

• Soothing Gummies + Stress Relief: Formulated with 500 mg of tricalcium phosphate to help relieve occasional heartburn, upset stomach and acid indigestion with lemon balm extract to help ease occasional stress and calm nerves. The gummies contain other natural flavors to provide a peach-raspberry taste.
• Soothing Gummies + Sleep Support: Formulated with 500 mg of tricalcium phosphate and 3 mg of melatonin to help relieve occasional sleeplessness. It also has other natural flavors to provide a strawberry taste.

The gummies are available at major retailers including Walmart, Target, Amazon and Walgreens for an SRP of $9.97. 

Ardell is debuting a new product line designed to give users a salon-quality gel manicure in just one swipe. 

The 1 Step Gel Polish collection combines base, color and top coat into a single formula that offers users a glossy and chip-resistant finish for up to 14 days, the brand shared. 

Available in 36 shades that include such trending colors as lavender, mocha mousse and baby blue, each polish in the range retails for $12 and can be purchased online via Ardell’s website, as well as Amazon. 

HRG will be moderating the panel, “Changing Channels: Home Health, Diabetes, and the New Patient Journey,” at the ECRM Home Health Care Education and EPPS Program in Jacksonville, Fla., May 5 – 8, 2025. The educational session is on Tuesday, May 6 and will include a discussion moderated by Dave Wendland, vice president strategic relations and member of the owner group at HRG. Panelists include:

• John Hickman, H-E-B
• Ritu Jani, Drive Medical
• Charles Miller, Persuadable Research
• Kamal Haddad, Health Mobius
• Kyle Kline and Joanna Moy, A&D Medical

The session will include a summary of recent consumer research conducted by Persuadable Research and HRG exploring emerging trends in home health care and diabetes management, through the lens of evolving consumer behavior. The panelists will examine how technology, patient preferences and access to care are reshaping go-to-market models, including innovations in remote monitoring, personalized care and digital engagement. Attendees will walk away with insights into how healthcare providers and stakeholders can adapt to meet the needs of today’s increasingly proactive and tech-savvy patients.

SmartyPants Vitamins is rolling out its brand-new line of family friendly probiotics on Amazon starting mid-May. These powerful, multi-strain supplements are expertly formulated to support a balanced microbiome and a stronger immune system – helping families stay healthy from the inside out, the company said.

The company's new products include:

SmartyPants Probiotic & Prebiotic ($30.99)

Provides 6 billion live probiotics per serving to support gut and digestive health. It uses two well-researched strains of probiotics, LactoSpore and DE111, that are naturally found in the environment and shown to help maintain a healthy gut, SmaryPants said.

SmartyPants Kids 2 Billion CFU Probiotic ($19.49)

A tasty gummy that helps support children’s digestive and immune health with 2 billion live probiotics in every serving. The probiotics are designed to survive the stomach and reach the gut where they can do their job – no fridge needed, SmartyPants said. 

SmartyPants 3 Billion CFU Probiotic Gummies ($19.49) 

Packed with 3 billion live probiotics per gummy, this multi-strain supplement helps support a healthy gut, digestion and immune system. With a delicious strawberry flavor, it’s a simple and enjoyable way to get your daily probiotics, SmartyPants noted.

Dermalogica has introduced Magnetic[+] Afterglow Cleanser, a solution for dehydrated and environmentally vulnerable skin. 

Designed to serve as a moisture-bonding cleansing serum, the product is powered by the brand’s Cellular HydraBond Technology and features hyaluronic acid that acts like a magnet to help skin retain hydration, per the brand. 

Also infused with phyto mucin, lotus root extract and 10% glycerin, the cleanser works by attracting moisture to aid in the efficacy of follow-up products in a skin care regimen. 

Magnetic[+] Afterglow Cleanser also contains murumuru butter and oat to lift away impurities while also nourishing the skin’s surface, as well as enhancing moisture retention and boosting the overall radiance of the skin barrier, the company noted. 

Available in a 5.1-oz. size for $49 and 10-oz. size for $79, Dermalogica’s new Magnetic[+] Afterglow Cleanser is available for purchase online.