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September 8, 2010
Lunchables continues food evolution with new varieties

Lunchables is getting more wholesome with new varieties that aim to keep kids healthy....

MADISON, Wis. Lunchables is getting more wholesome with new varieties that aim to keep kids healthy.

The line expansion includes the introduction of two new varieties: chicken strips made with 100% white meat chicken, and chicken and American sub sandwich, which features rotisserie seasoned chicken and bread made with 8 g of whole grain. Both products are good sources of protein and calcium and join the Lunchables-with-water roster introduced last year that offers quality meats, cheeses and spring water, the company said.

 

September 8, 2010
Tetley Tea gets new look

Tetley Tea's packaging now features new warm and inviting graphics associated with an enjoyable tea...

MONTVALE, N.J. Tetley Tea's packaging now features new warm and inviting graphics associated with an enjoyable tea experience.

The new packaging can be found on retail shelves this month. The packaging update coincides with promotions and social media executions that support the brand's campaign to encourage consumers to rethink tea.

September 7, 2010
FDA issues warning letters for two green tea drinks

The Food and Drug Administration recently issued two warning letters to the Dr Pepper Snapple...

SILVER SPRING, Md. The Food and Drug Administration recently issued two warning letters to the Dr Pepper Snapple Group and Unilever for their respective green tea beverages, stating that the companies' nutritional claims are not in compliance with FDA regulations.

September 6, 2010
Bayer Consumer Care adds two products to One A Day line

Bayer Consumer Care on Tuesday introduced two new gender-specific multivitamins: One A Day Menopause Formula...

MORRISTOWN, N.J. Bayer Consumer Care on Tuesday introduced two new gender-specific multivitamins: One A Day Menopause Formula and One A Day Men’s Pro Edge.

 

One A Day Menopause Formula is a complete multivitamin formulated with soy isoflavones to help address hot flashes and mild mood changes.

 

September 6, 2010
Wallace named GSK Consumer Healthcare VP

GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare on Tuesday named Stacy Wallace to the newly created role of VP...

PITTSBURGH GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare on Tuesday named Stacy Wallace to the newly created role of VP customer marketing and 360° Insights.

Under Wallace’s direction, the customer marketing and 360° Insights team will continue the development and execution of category visions and strategies in the area of health and wellness and in the creation of insight-led innovative and fully evaluated shopper marketing programs, the company stated.

August 29, 2010
Industry voices opinion on Ninth Circuit decision of Matrixx Initiatives suit

Industry lobbyists last week weighed in on a Ninth Circuit ruling that allowed for a...

WASHINGTON Industry lobbyists last week weighed in on a Ninth Circuit ruling that allowed for a class action lawsuit to proceed against Matrixx Initiatives because that company failed to disclose adverse event reports to its shareholders.

 

August 24, 2010
Perrigo gets FDA approval to manufacture milk-based infant formulas

The Food and Drug Administration has given Perrigo the go-ahead to manufacture milk-based infant formulas...

ALLEGAN, Mich. The Food and Drug Administration has given Perrigo the go-ahead to manufacture milk-based infant formulas through its partner, Saint-Claire, Quebec-based Kerry Proteins and Nutritionals, Perrigo said Wednesday.

 

The company received FDA clearance to market milk-based, ready-to-use and concentrate infant formulas with ARA and DHA in 8-oz. and 13-oz. bottles, and milk-based organic infant formula in 8-oz. bottles.

 

August 22, 2010
Hostess launches new line of muffins

Hostess is launching a brand of muffins to coincide with the back-to-school season, the baked...

August 19, 2010
Everlast Sports Nutrition launches ProLine collection

Everlast Sports Nutrition on Thursday announced the launch of its ProLine collection, a sports nutrition...

NEW YORK Everlast Sports Nutrition on Thursday announced the launch of its ProLine collection, a sports nutrition line of products for pre- and post-workout.

Developed by a team of industry professionals to include nutritionists, athletes and fitness-enthusiasts, ProLine was created to deliver scientifically validated ingredients in proven cutting-edge sports nutrition products for optimum athletic performance, the company stated.

August 11, 2010
Merck, Sesame Workshop give consumers 'food for thought'

Merck has teamed up with the nonprofit educational organization behind "Sesame Street" to develop a...

August 3, 2010
Private-label purchases will forge ahead as economy changes, study finds

Private-label purchases and loyalty likely will continue, according to a study conducted on behalf of...

July 21, 2010
Nestle teams up with Cleveland Clinic for collaborative study

Nestle announced Thursday its donation to Cleveland Clinic's Lerner Research Institute to fund a collaborative...

GLENDALE, Calif. Nestle announced Thursday its donation to Cleveland Clinic's Lerner Research Institute to fund a collaborative study focused on examining the effects of a diet rich in whole grains on body composition and energy metabolism.

July 19, 2010
American Greetings introduces Open This When

American Greetings is adding a little extra thought to its traditional card lines....

July 19, 2010
Christine Dumas tapped as speaker for CRN annual symposium

The Council for Responsible Nutrition on Tuesday announced consumer, health and lifestyle reporter Christine Dumas...

July 19, 2010
OTC medicines impact J&J's earnings guidance

Johnson & Johnson on Tuesday updated its earnings guidance for full-year 2010 to $4.65 to...

July 18, 2010
Healthier, organic juices squeeze into drink segment

High costs and a high caloric count have spelled trouble for the juice category. At...

July 18, 2010
Retailers should look to eye care to whet sales

Between lens solutions, eye drops, and related nutritionals and accessories, eye care represents $1 billion...

July 12, 2010
Skinny Water now available at Duane Reade

A zero-calorie enhanced water brand is hitting select Duane Reade shelves in the New York...

July 11, 2010
Natrol rolls out Esselence Classics line

Natrol, a marketer, manufacturer and distributor of nationally branded nutritional products, now offers two new...

July 6, 2010
CVS/pharmacy expands partnership with the 50 Million Pound Challenge

In an effort to curb chronic diseases, CVS/pharmacy and the 50 Million Pound Challenge are...

June 30, 2010
Congressional Dietary Supplement Caucus, trade associations discuss importance of supplements

The Congressional Dietary Supplement Caucus, in cooperation with the Council for Responsible Nutrition and the...

June 30, 2010
Eukanuba gets pure

Eukanuba has launched a line of dog food that is free of corn, wheat, soy...

June 28, 2010
Rainbow Light keeps minds at ease with new supplement

Rainbow Light Nutritional Systems on Tuesday announced its introduction of Busy Brain Release, a supplement...

June 27, 2010
Gaia Herbs' Professional Solutions becomes EQP gold partner

Gaia Herbs professional division, under the brand name Professional Solutions, on Monday announced its acceptance...

June 24, 2010
Roadside Medical Clinic to expand reach

Roadside Medical Clinic + Lab, which currently has three locations, and Pilot Travel Centers have...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. Roadside Medical Clinic + Lab, which currently has three locations, and Pilot Travel Centers have announced the opening of three new medical clinics, with plans for an additional six locations throughout the United States by the end of the year.