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Mars Wrigley Confectionery Inspires Innovation
Worldwide, BIC® is one of the most recognized and trusted brands for stationery products, lighters and shavers. For more than 70 years, BIC has provided high-quality, affordable products to consumers everywhere. Each day in more than 160 countries, consumers choose to buy over 32 million BIC products wherever, whenever and however they shop. “BIC is thrilled to be part of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores annual meeting,” said Dan Kuzdro, Senior Vice President, Commercial, BIC Consumer Products USA. “NACDS provides us with a great opportunity to showcase the BIC brand to attendees and highlight our robust portfolio of stationery products, lighters and razors. We are excited about many of our new introductions within our product categories, including the innovative BodyMark™ by BIC Temporary Tattoo Markers.”
Introducing BodyMark by BIC Temporary Tattoo Markers More than ever before, self-expression is encouraged and celebrated, and BIC is leading
The confectionery category is growing, and snacking trends are rising among consumers, which allows mini moments of indulgence throughout the day. This provides retailers with a major opportunity to drive overall sales as consumers continue to add confectionery products to their baskets. Mars Wrigley Confectionery U.S., the global confections category leader, is committed to helping retailers unlock impulsivity and offer more choices for consumers to treat themselves. Innovation is the key to not only surprising and delighting consumers, but to also accelerating overall category growth. Mars Wrigley Confectionery’s innovations arm retailers with the most in-demand flavors, textures and packaging sizes. As the manufacturer of some of the world’s most beloved brands across chocolate, fruity confections, gum and mints, Mars Wrigley Confectionery’s innovations tap into everything from new textures to bold flavors, and address consumers’ changing preferences. Chocolate is a staple among consumers, but now more than ever they are
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Nature’s Truth Brings Innovation, Excellence & Strength to Health Supplement Market
Nature’s Truth®, led by Chief Executive Officer Scott Rudolph, is an expansion of Rudolph’s Piping Rock Health Products, which he founded in 2011. The company is located in Ronkonkoma, New York. Nature’s Truth, like its parent company, has an expert team of industry veterans who share a passion and drive to quickly bring high-quality supplements to market. It is a rapidly expanding wellness company as well as a leading innovator in aromatherapy, vitamins and top trending supplements. The company takes pride in delivering the highest quality, innovative products to the market. Nature’s Truth has been fueling incremental growth for the wellness category since the brand launched in 2014 and is now the No. 1 broad line growth driver in the entire U.S. vitamin category (Source: Nielsen 13 wks ending 12/29/18). The company looks to maintain that achievement by continuing to bring differentiated product selections and value to customers. Nature’s Truth continues to outpace the competition and drive incremental category sales. By introducing new, innovative
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Stewart to Play Lead Role in Supporting the Association for Accessible Medicines (AAM) An interview with Rob Stewart, Chief Executive Officer, Amneal Pharmaceuticals Inc. CDD: What makes AAM unique?
RS: AAM unites nearly all the major generics and biosimilars companies to form a powerful coalition focused on protecting our industry’s continued ability to advance the delivery of safe, effective and more affordable medicines. Additionally, AAM provides an influential platform for leveraging our collective voices to educate policymakers about the critical role generics and biosimilars play in the healthcare system and to advise them on how planned and enacted legislation and other regulation impacts our industry. CDD: Why do you feel this is a good time to take the helm?
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Smarter Mobile Technology that Shows Improvements in Glycemic Control Digital solutions are providing people with diabetes with easier ways to capture and interpret data so that they can more effectively self-manage. The CONTOUR® DIABETES app that is part of the CONTOUR® NEXT ONE blood glucose monitoring system (BGMS) is one of these digital solutions that has features designed to improve diabetes management. The CONTOUR DIABETES app is a mobile app that seamlessly connects to the CONTOUR NEXT ONE blood glucose meter by using a compatible Android or iOS device (compatible devices can be found at compatibility .contourone.com). The app collects, stores and analyzes patient blood glucose measurements received from the meter. This enables patterns and trends to be revealed that can help give context and meaning to their diabetes management. The CONTOUR DIABETES app with intelligent new features gives patients actionable information when they want it. The My Patterns feature of the app allows patients to view and track trends in their blood sugar readings. It
was developed using evidence-based behavioral science concepts from the Information, Motivation and Behavioral Skills (IMB) model of health behavior change. The My Patterns feature uses innovative algorithms to identify suboptimal patterns in blood glucose readings. Once a pattern is identified, the user gets a notification prompting them about the possible causes and providing guidance to help address it. It could be due to food, exercise or treatment, allowing the patient to set personalized reminders or use testing reminder plans to help improve their blood glucose patterns, and tracking their progress to see if the pattern improves over time. It is important that digital solutions provide the evidence to demonstrate a positive impact on diabetes management. Data that indicates using the CONTOUR DIABETES app can lead to improved glycemic outcomes. A recent study of 5,870 people with diabetes from North America using the app examined the frequency of hypoglycemic and hyperglycemic events in the first 30 days of app usage and after
Marc Anthony True Professional: An Evolving Brand Under global personal care company MAV Beauty Brands, Marc Anthony True Professional® is at the forefront of introducing the hottest ingredients and trends that promote style and natural looking beauty at an affordable price and without sacrificing efficacy. For over 20 years, Marc Anthony True Professional has been a leader in the haircare category with its innovative collections that offer professional-quality, affordable haircare products that style, nourish, hydrate and protect hair. Marc Anthony has a track record for new, ontrend innovations and introducing them at drug and mass retailers; from siliconefree anti-frizz formulations to microfiber technology that boosts volume, this glob-
al haircare brand is paving its way in the industry. As one of the first brands to create silicone-free products in its Bye.Bye Frizz collection, Marc Anthony True Professional has been a leader in promoting transparency and better-for-you beauty. His collections offer products that are free from sulfates, SLS, parabens and phthalates. With recent launches comprising of the Dream Big Volume Collection and Strengthening Grow Long Collection, Marc Anthony True Professional continues to evolve and expand over the years. At the heart of the Dream Big Volume collection is a matrix of volume boosters in action: body-building
Healthy Ventures Experiences Another Great Year Healthy Ventures has had a fabulous 2018. Being major sponsors at several trade shows, and Gold Sponsors at this year’s Expo East, Healthy Ventures has assembled a strong CPG Team to support up and coming branded companies. It has marketed strong innovative brands like Schiff Vitamins, Power Bar, Oral-B Products, Nestle Products, brand builder of No. 1 Freeze Dried Crunchies Naturals and now the innovative Berry Sleepy and Berry Awake, sleep and energy products. Berry Sleepy is made up of a proprietary sleep and relaxation blend that includes tart cherries, passion fruit, goji berries and valerian root extract. This berry-based formula also has the added
benefit of prebiotics. The new Berry Awake Energy Shot is made of a proprietary blend that includes green coffee berries, bacopa leaf and ginseng extracts. In addition, the company has added pea plant protein. All products from Berry Sleepy and Berry Awake are gluten-free, kosher, non-GMO, vegan and manufactured in the USA. Berry Sleepy comes in a 60-count bottle of veg caps for a suggested retail price of $24.99, 24-count at $9.99, one single serve sachet at $0.99 and 2-ounce Berry Sleepy Sleep Shots in Strawberry, Mixed Berry and New Orange-Mango and StrawberryBanana flavors, all line priced at $3.99
Chain Drugstore Daily 180 days of app usage. App use for >180 days was associated with a reduced frequency of both hypoglycemic and hyperglycemic events. Digital diabetes solutions have the potential to improve self-management of diabetes by more effectively using data about an individual’s diabetes. The CONTOUR DIABETES app was designed to enable smarter and more effective selfmanagement of diabetes identified by uncovering patterns in blood glucose readings that patients may not have otherwise identified and provides tailored reminders that can support improved self-management. The CONTOUR DIABETES app has moved beyond just an electronic log book to becoming a diabetes management tool that has been shown to be able to support improved glycemic control and help people with diabetes stay on track between visits to their doctor. For more information, go to www .ascensia.com or stop by booth #6.
microfibers working their magic. Much like the fibers you find in volumizing mascaras, these cellulose-based microfibers invisibly bond to your hair strands, plumping them up with extra layers of fullness and volume that lasts all day. The Strengthening Grow Long products have anti-breakage formulas that are perfectly blended to help reduce breakage and split ends and promote longer, stronger and healthier looking hair. Each product is infused with conditioning caffeine and ginseng and helps to transform dry, unmanageable hair into beautiful hydrated hair with shine. suggested retail price. The company has placed major focus on the consumer with Modern Living with Kathy Ireland, which is due to air on WE Televisions and Bloomberg International. The segment will touch on the topic of sleep innovations. The company will be interviewed by Kathy Ireland on Berry Sleepy and the innovation of Berry Awake. The show will begin airing in June of 2019. Healthy Ventures has made large strides in landing major accounts. The company has continued its marketing efforts and is not only slotted to be on Modern Living with Kathy Ireland and Fox Sports, but will even be featured in upcoming NASCAR events. The team has also focused on major
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With innovative ingredients and technology at the forefront of each collection, Marc Anthony True Professional continues to grow each year. Among its direct competitors, Marc Anthony achieved the highest growth rate, increasing year-over-year by 47.9 percent dollar sales (Source: Nielsen AOD, BC Super Category: Haircare, Total US, 2018). The Marc Anthony True Professional brand has grown to over 70 SKUs and can be found in over 25 countries and 35,000 stores throughout North America, South America, Africa, Europe, Australia and Asia. Learn more at www.marcanthony.com.
sponsorships of trade shows and on grassroots marketing events, both domestic and international. These efforts are all focused on moving Berry Sleepy to a leadership position in the natural sleep category and create a new natural segment in the energy shot category with Berry Awake. During the end of 2018, Berry Sleepy/Awake developed and launched Berry Sleepy Strawberry 4-pack, and two flavors of Berry Awake, 4-packs, strawberry and orange-mango. All line priced at $12.99 to $14.99. Look for products at www.berry sleepy.com and many national retailers.
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OTC Products from AuroHealth AuroHealth is an OTC pharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures, markets and distributes store brand overthe-counter (OTC) products. As a vertically centric company, it is able to develop numerous OTC products for the U.S. retail market, providing consistent and reliable supply at a fair price and of the highest quality. Being customer focused, it continuously seeks to meet the demands of a demanding OTC landscape. AuroHealth commenced operations in May 2012 and entered the retail mar-
ket in August of 2014 with the launch of several Monograph Liquid market products. Aurohealth is a wholly owned subsidiary of Aurobindo Pharma USA, which is responsible for generic pharmaceutical products in the USA. AuroHealth leverages the active pharmaceutical ingredients, formulations and finished product manufacturing strengths and resources of its parent company. Flash forward to 2019, and you will find Aurohealth has developed and launched several popular products, such
Redondo Iglesias Introduces New Retail Items, New Packaging Redondo Iglesias, the ‘maestros jamoneros’ ham masters, based in Valencia, Spain whose brand is best known by chefs, has introduced a new logo and retail packaging already finding
success in Europe. In addition to Jamon Serrano, there are also two offerings of Jamon Iberico. The non-acorn Jamon Iberico is know as Cebo or “fed” and comes in two grades:
How the Digital Transformation is Impacting Shopper and Patient Engagement By Jennifer Mauldin, Chief Client Officer, Inmar At the heart of true transformation for
any industry is the consumer. Meeting and exceeding the needs of those who purchase a product or service is how industries transform, improve and grow.
Chain Drugstore Daily as generic equivalents of the following: Prilosec DR Tablets, Mucinex DM Maximum Strength Caplets, Mucinex DM Strength Regular Caplets, Nexium 24 Hr. Capsules, Allegra D Tablets, Sudafed 120mg Tablets, Zantac 75mg, 150mg and Cool Mint Tablets, Claritin Orally Disintegrating Tablets and Claritin 10mg Tablets. This is just a sampling of recent approvals and does not represent a full listing of products. The resources of its either cebo or cebo de campo. Iberico Cebo is raised in barns while Iberico Cebo de Campo is free ranging in the field, or “fed in the field.” Redondo Iglesias Iberico is either Iberico de Bellota, acorn fed or Iberico Cebo de Campo, free ranging in the field, never in barns. This is no different than in retail today as the ongoing digital transformation continues to impact the lives of our customers and how we engage, market and sell to them. Shoppers have always placed a premium on value and convenience. According to Inmar’s 2018 Shopper Insights Study, eight of the top 10 reasons shoppers gave as to how they choose a retailer related to convenience and value. At the same time, the Inmar eCommerce study found that 56 percent of online grocery shoppers began buying groceries online because of the convenience, and 61 percent of online grocery shoppers use consumer promotions for online grocery shopping. In the past, convenience most often translated as desirable store location and operating hours; today, shoppers and patients want to make their lives easier and better through technology that enables them to find the best value, identify the products and services that best match their needs and even navigate their health and wellness decisions. This data- and technology-driven approach is made even more complicated as today’s shoppers no longer wish to be grouped into broad market segments based on geography, demographics, purchase behavior, etc. They’re demanding personalized attention. Personalized Communication Shoppers expect communications to be highly relevant to them in the form of personalized messaging including the use of personalized web pages, personalized mobile app screens and personalized product recommendations.
Personalized Conversations Retailers, manufacturers and healthcare providers now have the ability to use AIenhanced bots to communicate directly with shoppers and patients, answer their questions, address their needs and even recommend products and services. While once considered impersonal, this “con-
parent company have allowed AuroHealth to compile a robust pipeline of ANDA and monograph products in a variety of molecules and dosage forms. AuroHealth continues to grow with some exciting new products on the horizon. It has the capacity and experience to meet all of your needs.
If you would like a quote, contact sales and marketing at 732.839.9400. For more information, visit booth #444.
The new packaging also emphasizes the extra aging of Redondo’s products – over 18 months on Serrano, 36 months on Iberico Cebo de Campo and 48 months on Iberico de Bellota.
For more information, call 201.455.5266, email info@redondousa.com or go to www.redondousa.com.
versational commerce” is increasingly popular among consumers who see this kind of exchange as delivering greater convenience and enabling helpful interaction with sellers and health systems.
Personalized Pricing Increasingly, leading retailers are leveraging their data and new technology to deliver personalization in pricing and promotions. This is allowing them to gain a higher share of the shoppers’ grocery spending by giving them the best pricing on what matters the most to them. It’s the execution of personalized KVIs (Known Value Items).
Personalized Health Advice As shoppers take more active control of their health management, retailers are responding with shopper engagement programs that combine food and health. Retailers are providing health guidance, product recommendations and budget-stretching promotions from across the supermarket and OTC categories.
Personalized e-Commerce Experiences As e-Commerce continues to grow in grocery and drug channels, retailers need to ensure their online shopping experiences are personalized through the screen layout, content display, curated assortment bundles and promotions and pricing.
Shoppers and patients want personalization and a seamless experience across communication channels, while in-store and when engaging in e-Commerce shopping. This requires retailers, manufacturers and health systems deliver on these expectations throughout the path to purchase. Come work with Inmar to leverage our tools in the ongoing digital transformation and develop an approach to personalization for winning in this evolving market. For more information, go to www.inmar.com or stop by booth #430.
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Par Pharmaceutical Provides Patients & Customers with Uncompromising Quality & Value For more than 40 years, Par Pharmaceutical has been leading the industry in innovation, development, manufacturing and commercialization of generic pharmaceuticals and sterile injectables. Par Pharmaceutical is an operating company of Endo, which develops, manufactures, markets and distributes quality branded pharmaceutical and generic products. Endo has global
headquarters in Dublin, Ireland and U.S. headquarters in Malvern, Pennsylvania. Today, Par Pharmaceutical’s sales place it among the top five largest generic pharmaceutical companies in the United States. Par conducts manufacturing in the United States and abroad, and markets and/or licenses more than 150 prescription drug product families. At Par, its most important resource is
Camber Consumer Care – High Quality, Affordable OTC Products Camber Consumer Care, Inc. is a division of Camber Pharmaceuticals in Piscataway, New Jersey and a member of the Hetero Drugs family, one of India’s leading generic pharmaceutical companies. Backed by over 25 years of expertise in the pharmaceutical industry, Hetero is globally recognized for its strengths in research and development, manufacturing and commercialization of a wide range of products. Vic Mazzacone, Vice President Sales for Camber Consumer Care, states, “Our mission is to provide a focused and reli-
able supply of over-the-counter drugs to the marketplace, creating value for our partners and savings for the consumer. Our goal is to become a strategic supplier to retailers demanding a quality-driven, reliable and responsive OTC store brand source.”
Dedicated to Quality Camber Consumer Care is dedicated to maintaining the highest level of quality in all its products. The highest standards are adhered to when it comes to health, safety and environmental practices.
the talent and dedication of its more than 2,000 professionals throughout offices in Chestnut Ridge, New York; Irvine, California; Rochester, Michigan; Chennai, India; Mumbai, India; and Montebello, New York. Each employee is part of a culture that values integrity, customer focus, team work, innovation and performance. Par is advancing a robust research and development (R&D) pipeline of potential products with more than 90 products awaiting FDA approval, including several first to files, and many other products in development with continued Technical and global resources include: facilities and joint ventures the United in States, India, South America, Spain and the Middle East; unparalleled control of every aspect of the supply chain, from API to finished dosage form and on to your finished package; proven team of experienced professionals in the OTC PL space; ability to bridge the gap between Rx and OTC product offerings; and, assist retailers to capitalize on the growing BTC (Behind the Counter) category of
focus on Paragraph IV and first to file opportunities. In recent years, the company has introduced generic versions of several major pharmaceutical products, including the following: aspirin and dipyridamole ER capsules 25mg and 200mg (Boehringer Ingelheim’s Aggrenox®), ethacrynic acid tablets 25mg (Bausch Health’s Edecrin®) and memantine HCL ER capsules 7mg, 14mg, 21mg and 28mg (Allergan’s Namenda XR®).
For more information, www.parpharm.com.
products/switches with the advantage of domestic manufacturing and DEA quota.
Product Portfolio/Category Focus: Analgesics, Allergy Fexofenadine HCL 180mg tablets; ibuprofen softgels 200mg; cetirizine HCL 10mg tablets; cetirizine HCL oral solution; naproxen sodium 220mg tablets; diphenhydramine HCL 25mg tablets; ibuprofen 100 mg/5ml suspension; and loratadine tablets. For more information, go to www .camberpharma.com or stop by booth #534.
Dallmayr Ethiopia: Sustainably Good
Ariston Chocolate-Infused Olive Oil
Dallmayr Ethiopia coffee can be described as full flavored and spicy with notes of wild herbs, rounded off with the scent of lemongrass and a hint of dark chocolate in a flavor profile that’s characteristic of highland arabicas from Ethiopia. Proceeds from the sale of Dallmayr Ethiopia help to support the reforestation program of the foundation “Menschen für
Ariston’s Chocolate Olive Oil is an infusion of extra virgin olive oil and chocolate flavor. The Chocolate Olive Oil was introduced in 2011 as a healthy alternative ingredient that adds chocolate flavor without extra sugar for cakes and other bakery creations. In addition to its uses in pancakes, muffins and cakes, Ariston Chocolate Olive Oil pairs well with Ariston Raspberry or Black Cherry Balsamic
Menschen” as well as construction of a new school for more than 1,000 children aged between 7 and 16 and future construction of wells to provide clean drinking water locally.
For more information, call 800.875.5557, email info@gourmetint.com or visit www.gourmetint.com.
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Vinegars for use on yogurts, ice cream, fruit and salads. As a marinade, it gives meats a smoky, rich flavor, and as a dipping oil, it provides the health benefits of extra-virgin olive oil.
For more information, call 860.263.8498, email ariston specialties@hotmail.com or go to www.aristonspecialties.com.
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Prasco Continues a Tradition of Outreach at NACDS Events Prasco Laboratories is a privately held healthcare company founded in 2002 and located in Mason, Ohio. The company’s core business model focuses on marketing and distributing authorized generic prescription drugs. From the beginning, Prasco has had a strong culture of service – to God, family, customers, partners, fellow employees and the global community. The company’s outreach programs are essential to Prasco’s identity and activities. Employees give time, talents and resources to make an impact in local, regional and international communities. Beyond numerous outreach activities in
the Cincinnati area, Prasco employees have traveled on mission trips around the United States, Mexico, Belize and other parts of the world. At the 2010 NACDS Total Store Expo in San Diego, Prasco saw an opportunity to serve the community around the host city. Employees created an event to raise funds for local pediatric cancer patients and the Friends of Scott Foundation. The event took place at the Padres stadium, Petco Park, and was a great success. This began an annual tradition of Prasco serving the host community by raising funds for local charities. In 2015, the Prasco team expanded
Clinically-Tested Skincare from Remedy Dermatology Series New Remedy Dermatology Series Moisturizing Lotion was formulated by leading skincare specialists to provide a higher level of care not often available in the retail market. It was developed as a non-prescription solution for dermatologists to recommend to those seeking help for rough, dry, irritated skin due to factors such as age, weather, physical damage or some health conditions. From the beginning, the product was specifically formulated for dermatologists, and dermatologist tested. It uses a rich, gentle botanical formula that provides a number of important benefits to skin: hydration, moisturiza-
tion, nutrition and antioxidants to soothe irritation. Among the botanical ingredients are safflower oleosomes, naturally encapsulated oils which burst open for lasting moisturization. Green tea and blue-green algae provide skin nutrition and soothing antioxidant properties. Soy protein, yeast extract and vitamin D help attract and retain moisture into the skin, as well as provide vital nutrients. Pure dimethicone is added to provide a soft, smooth texture and to help maintain moisture balance. Of nearly equal importance is what is not in Remedy Dermatology Series Lotion. Formulated for extreme gentle-
Aquamin Natural Marine Minerals from Stauber USA Aquamin™, calcium from red algae, containing magnesium and 72 other trace minerals, is harvested in fjords off Iceland and is truly a sustainable marine ingredient used to fortify food products, beverages and supplements. Marigot Ltd,
the manufacturer of Aquamin, has an exclusive license from the Icelandic government to harvest the mineral-rich red algae (Lithothamnion species). Only dead, non-live calcified material is harvested, assuring that the live,
Nantucket Spider: Natural Insect Repellents By Nancy Jack, Chief Executive Officer, Nantucket Spider, LLC
Many years ago, my business partner, Jeffrey Busch, and I had each reached the conclusion that we would never use DEET or other chemical repellents on ourselves or our families. The problem was, the natural repellents on the market didn’t work very well for us. The products were strong smelling, greasy and the spray would dribble down the side of the bottles and be difficult to apply. The effect was that they just didn’t keep the bugs away very well. Nantucket Spider was born as a solution to these problems. Nantucket Spider repellents are light and fresh smelling and non-greasy. Our patented method of
using a fine mist trigger spray top and a water-based formula means that our repellents can be applied where you most need them: on hair, clothing, gear and skin without damage or staining. We use beautiful blends of natural essential oils – all of our sprays are now made with organic essential oils and our products are non-GMO. We are the only natural repellent company that protects our repellents with liquid nitrogen during bottling so that our essential oils don’t oxidize and deteriorate before they are opened – our customers can trust that our repellents will not be stale before they get to use them. Most importantly, our repellents really work. Independent lab tests have shown that our original and camp sprays
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the event to include a service project. Prasco employees and a small group of business partners spent a day volunteering at a warehouse that supports Denver children. Since then, Prasco events hosted at the NACDS TSE have grown into fully coordinated volunteer efforts, involving more and more industry participants each year. These events have included service projects such as: planting trees at inner city schools, constructing toddler beds for families transitioning from homeless shelters, and packing backpack kits for children in need. Last year’s event was the biggest ever, including over 80 NACDS participants from dozens of companies assembling bikes for children living in lower income
neighborhoods. In total, Prasco’s outreach events have provided more than $150,000 in support to charitable organizations in the NACDS TSE host cities of Boston, San Diego and Denver. For 2019, Prasco is excited to announce it has “Teamed Up to Clean Up” the Patrick J. Kennedy Elementary School playground and indoor facility. This effort to restore and revive the school will be conducted in partnership with Boston Cares on Friday, August 23, 2019. Prasco welcomes NACDS attendees to join the fun. If you are interested, contact kc.donovan@prasco.com.
ness, it contains none of the ingredients listed on the North American 80 Comprehensive Series List (NAC 80) of possible allergens. That means it has no aloe, parabens, phthalates or non-natural fragrances that are commonly found in other skincare products and cosmetics. For the consumer, skincare can be a highly subjective matter. However, one evaluation skin specialists use to test moisturization measures the amount of water skin loses over time. In terms of product performance, it reveals how well the product helps skin retain the moisture balance it needs. In a head-tohead comparison with a leading competitive moisturizing lotion, Remedy
lotion significantly outperformed the competition 24 hours after application (complete study details available on request from Medline Remedy®). Medline Remedy is the leading provider of skin care products to hospitals and long-term care facilities. Now, Remedy Dermatology Series Moisturizing Lotion is its first product made specifically for the retail market. Packaging is designed to stand out from other therapeutic lotions on shelf, highlighting the effectiveness and gentle, botanical formula. It is available in 3-ounce, 8-ounce and 12-ounce bottles.
young plant deposits are left to grow to maturity. Levels of available mature seaweed deposits are mapped into a grid system, not only protecting the natural ecosystem, but ensuring continual supply. Marigot’s harvesting technology is environmentally responsible, and extraction
techniques are shown to have minimal impact on surrounding flora and fauna of the harvesting regions.
repel 98100 percent of mosquitos (indistinguishable from 20 percent DEET). Our tick repellent was found to repel 92 percent of deer ticks. Our products also work extremely well on biting flies, including blackflies, horseflies, greenheads and deerflies. In addition to our wonderful repellents, Nantucket Spider has created beautiful and effective bracelets, pins, oil blends and outdoor garden sticks: fair trade, essential oil, extra-large incense sticks that have become a popular choice for keeping the bugs away at outdoor events.
For more information, go to www .nantucketspider.com or email orders@nantucketspider.com.
For more information, go to www .prasco.com or stop by booth #224.
For more information, go to booth #532 or visit www.medline.com.
For more information, call 714.441.3900 or visit www.stauberusa.com.
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Trace Minerals Introduces Fresh Branding, Clean Labels Trace Minerals Research (TMR), a leading provider of trace mineral fueled supplements for over 40 years, has unveiled new brand and packaging designs. TMR partnered with BrandHive, a marketing and branding firm with 20-plus years of expertise in healthy lifestyle products, to develop a new corporate logo and refreshed branding and packaging to help communicate TMR’s legacy in efficacious supplements to a broad range of consumers. “While we are a well established brand known for our quality, science and efficacy, it is important for younger, active consumers to recognize the benefits of supplementing with these essential minerals,” said Matt Kilts, Managing Partner of TMR. “After 40 years of perfecting trace minerals and the science behind them, we wanted to freshen up our look, and ensure that we are connecting with both our traditional, as well as
new customers.” By gently harvesting the health-promoting ionic minerals found in Utah’s inland sea, and making them available to the general public, TMR remains committed to being the best source for essential minerals necessary for maintaining proper health, including magnesium, selenium, lithium and boron. TMR is stating unabashedly that it adheres to clean label standards and fully transparent sourcing. ConcenTrace® and all of the TMR product labels are randomly tested and verified to meet label claims by the Natural Products Association’s TruLabel® Program. “We were so pleased when TMR asked us to help re-imagine the look and feel of the brand and make it more relevant to today’s young, active consumers,” said Jeff Hilton, co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of BrandHive. “We have a long, storied
Synodrin Complete Joint Health, Powered by IMMUNODRIN Synodrin is the first brand to offer a complete joint health solution. Synodrin offers both a topical analgesic and an oral joint health supplement formulated to provide muscle, joint and arthritis pain relief. The difference between Synodrin and other products on the shelf is IMMUNODRIN™, its proprietary active ingredient clinically proven to reduce inflammation and provide immune support. Synodrin delivers value to your customers through three points of differentiation. First, Synodrin is the only brand to market that provides IMMUNODRIN, a powerful Omega-5 which targets inflammation naturally and provides immune support. Second, Synodrin is the first brand to provide a cohesive, national
brand message that addresses both internal and external joint health. Lastly, Synodrin is committed to supporting its retail partners with a national TV investment designed to increase brand awareness and drive customers to your stores. Synodrin Complete Joint Health products are available nationwide in drug and grocery channels, with national media already underway. This retail support program includes national TV, Print FSIs and Coupons.com. Its primary goal will be to systematically drive new shopping trips into the joint health category while improving buyer conversion with existing customers. The company is so confident that its products will work for your customers, it offers a no hassle 100 percent money back customer guarantee.
business relationship with TMR, and we believe the rebranding will make the product line more inviting and accessible to a broader range of consumers.” The company is also planning to make a strong entrance into the sports nutrition category with a full line of trace mineral products under the TMR Sport and Adventure Athletics brands in 2019. Look for the new labels when you buy Trace Minerals products at your favorite local health and nutrition retailer. Or, contact TMR for more information at www.traceminerals.com/contact.
About Trace Minerals Research Trace Minerals Research (TMR) has been in business for over 40 years. In its first 10 years, the company grew over 1500 percent. Today, TMR offers improved delivery systems, bulk minerals and private label ingredients. The company has a strong international presence, and its products are available in
Why Synodrin? Natural Solutions for Life, the makers of the Synodrin Complete Joint Health product line, are headquartered in Robinson, Illinois, and have been manufacturing all natural joint health supplements for nearly 15 years. Each of its products are formulated using only the highest quality ingredients available in its cGMP and FDA registered facilities. “Our core competency is joint health, it’s who we are, it’s what we do, and I’m very excited about the future growth opportunities that exist for our company in these categories and other segments of HBW,” said Ron Cotting, Vice President of Operations.
Product Highlights Synodrin Lidocaine Max+ Topical Gel (4% maximum strength) + IMMUNODRIN. Child resistant cap. Synodrin Turmeric Max Capsules are the most complete and strongest
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over 40 countries. TMR is the exclusive provider of ConcenTrace Trace Mineral Drops, an ionic, solar evaporated, GRAS-affirmed, food-grade ingredient for food, beverage and dietary supplement use. TMR uses these balanced, naturally occurring minerals as a solid base for all its products. For more information, visit www.traceminerals.com.
About BrandHive BrandHive generates buzz for brands promoting natural, healthy living. With over 20 years of experience, BrandHive understands the evolution and potential of the natural products industry. Whether branding dietary supplements, functional foods, healthy beverages or personal care products, its collaborations with clients achieve remarkable results. Visit www.brandhive.com.
For more information, contact Scott Boyson, Trace Minerals Research, at scottb@traceminerals.com or 801.528.5612. turmeric product on the market today. Total dosage is 1,220 mgs/serving with turmeric at 1,200 mgs at 95% curcuminoids + 20 mg of Bioperine. Synodrin Fast Acting Arthritis & Muscle Pain Relief Topical Gel is clinically proven to provide arthritis, muscle and joint pain relief. Synodrin is the only product on the market to include both IMMUNODRIN and hyaluronic acid. Synodrin Triple Action Capsules deliver more than 2,200 mg per serving, clinically proven to offer relief in as little as seven days, and offers more than nine times the hyaluronic acid as other leading brands. Synodrin Advanced Triple Action Capsules featuring IMMUNODRIN + UC-II™ is the most complete type II collagen based product. Clinically proven to offer relief in as little as seven days. For more information, go to www .synodrin.com or call 855.499.6735.
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Coconut Products from Franklin Baker Franklin Baker, Inc. is the largest processor in the Philippines and a premier supplier of coconut ingredients to the global food and beverage market. The company has been in business for over 125 years and takes pride in long standing customer relationships, many of which exceed 60 years. Its products are produced in the Philippines from the freshest nuts available, at one of its three manufacturing facilities, where proprietary processing is utilized to ensure freshness and long shelf stability. Franklin Baker controls the process from tree through shipment,
allowing customers to have the highest level of safety and confidence in the product supply chain. Franklin Baker offers: wet steam pasteurization of all the coconut – no other competitor pasteurizes their product; BAX testing for salmonella, which is 10,000 times more sensitive than the competition’s BAM method; reliable and proven service levels for all products including specialty items; R&D and technical support direct from the Philippines; Franklin Baker guarantee of satisfaction; and three U.S. warehouse locations.
Smart Homes Go Green We’re at a turning point for growth in smart homes. In 2017, more than 433 million smart home devices were shipped (up more than 27.6 percent from previous year, according to International Data Corporation). Everyone is talking about smart homes and how they’re connecting their doorbell, light bulbs and TVs to their Amazon Alexa or Google Home hub. Many of us only use these Internet of Things devices to set alarms, find out what the weather will be or play songs on Spotify. What if you could actually bring some life to your tech, naturally? AVA Byte is a smart indoor garden that combines technology and nature to bring foolproof gardening right into your kitchen. Designed for tech-lovers, foodies and health-conscious families, the
countertop device reduces food packaging, water usage and ensures the freshest of ingredients within arms reach. With the mantra, “automated gardening, naturally,” AVA uses AI and intuitive user experience to give every home cook, busy parent and curious child access to fresh, organic plants and veggies like herbs, lettuce or tomatoes. Ready-to-grow, soil-free compostable pods include everything needed for a plant to thrive. The pre-seeded plant pods are simply plug and play, and AVA Byte knows when to water, when to give some light and will tell you via the smartphone app or through your home hub how your plants are growing. You can even ask, “Hey Google, when can I harvest my plants?”
New Bone Suckin’ Wing Sauces Bone Suckin’® Sauce has two new Wing Sauce flavors: Honey & Habanero and Garlic & Honey. Honey & Habanero has been burning up the shelves with the perfect combination of sweet and heat just waiting to hit the wings at your customers’ homes. It’s time for a wing eating competition tonight is the lure on the bottle! Not far behind in rivaling debut is the Bone Suckin’ Garlic & Honey Wing Sauce. The bottle will lure in your customers, asking them to smell the aroma of garlic and enjoy the sweet taste of honey while their family devours the chicken wings. These two new Bone Suckin’ Wing
Sauces are must-haves for easy family dinners at home or all day tailgate events. Just bake, fry or grill your chicken wings, coat with butter and toss in the Wing Sauce. Chicken wing recipes right on the bottle. Don’t forget the celery sticks and dressing. Just remember, when it comes to the most delicious family food, Bone Suckin’ Sauce is guaranteed to give that five star flavor and keep ‘em coming back for more. Created in true Western North Carolina style, the original Bone Suckin’ Sauce is a tomato based sauce made with honey, molasses, apple cider vinegar, mustard, onions, garlic, natural spices and a little bit of horseradish. It’s
Gedney Launching Line of Flavored Pickles Founded in 1881, Gedney Foods Company, located in Chaska, Minnesota is an iconic Minnesota manufacturing company. Gedney is an SQF-3/GFSI, AIB, Union Orthodox Kosher and MOSA organic-certified factory that produces a full line of organic and cleanlabel pickles, including a new line of flavored pickles. The company’s technical expertise in product and process development takes new products from inception to market in less time than the industry average. The company is especially passionate about making the best tasting and crunchiest pickles in the industry. Gedney uses a proprietary produc-
tion process which allows its products to retain an incredible snap of crispiness and preserves the delicate flavors. This process is not found in other shelf stable brands that use a less sophisticated production process. The shelf life of the product is two to four years. Trever Knoflick, Senior Vice President Sales & Marketing, says the company has come to the show to connect with similarly minded retailers who are looking for a trusted company to provide organic and clean-label pickled products. He adds that they are proud to have created enduring relationships with retail partners while supplying consistent
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Franklin Baker offers an extensive portfolio of coconut products, including desiccated coconut including sweetened and toasted, coconut water – single strength and concentrate, coconut milk and cream, coconut concentrate, virgin coconut oil, coconut flour, coconut sugar and other coconut products. Franklin Baker holds extensive thirdparty certifications, including: Non-GMO Project Verified, Fair Trade USA, BRC, Control Union, USDA Organic, ISO 9001:2000, ISO 22000:2005, HACCP, FDA Philippines, GMA-SAFE, AB PAO
Accredited Testing Laboratory, SEDEX, Kosher, Halal Certified and Award of Excellence, American Master of Taste & Gold Medal Endorsement for Superior Taste by Chefs In America. Its levels of product certification are unrivaled and provides customers with confidence in the quality, safety and sources of what they are buying. The company holds itself to the highest product standards, which makes Franklin Baker, “A Cut Above the Rest!” Franklin Baker offers bulk, foodservice and retail packaging options to meet your business needs.
Carefully monitored and self-managed, Byte will also reduce growing time compared to traditional methods. Your food is always perfectly flavorful when you eat what you grow. Giving up to a three times faster growth without the use of pesticides or harmful fertilizers, it’s completely transparent and environmentally-conscious, using up to 90 percent less water consumption than traditional home gardens. AVA was founded by food marketer, Valerie Song, and ex-sous chef turned industrial designer, Chase Ando. Designed for a new generation of conscious and connected consumers, AVA Byte is built with Apple design standards and Whole Foods organic quality. It is the first indoor smart garden to combine solely non-GMO seeds, nutrients, artificial intelligence (AI)
and has already won a number of prestigious awards, including Small Business BC Best Innovation Award, SheEO Canada, Air Canada Sustainability Winner, Gray’s Pitch Tank Design Winner and Vancouver Startup Weekend “Most Impact” Award. Key features of the AVA Byte are: four smart sensors (humidity, temperature, ambient light, water level), HD Camera for monitoring, troubleshooting and time-lapse videos, NASA-inspired horticultural LEDs in a telescoping light array (up to 21 inches), and is compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google Home and other connected home devices.
the serious barbecue, grilling and marinating sauce for land and sea. “We’re Talkin’ Serious.” Bone Suckin’ Sauce is the only barbecue sauce rated A+ by Health Magazine, No. 1 by Newsweek, Food & Wine and many others. All of the Bone Suckin’ products are nonGMO, gluten free, no HFCS and no canola oil. Bone Suckin’ Sauce is distributed by Ford’s Gourmet Foods – a fourth generation, Raleigh, North Carolina-based family business that creates and distributes some of the world’s greatest tasting non-GMO, gluten-free foods, including the internationally acclaimed Bone Suckin’ Sauces, Earth Family®,
Fire Dancer ®, Southern Yum ® and Wine Nuts ®. Made in North Carolina for over 25 years, Bone Suckin’ Sauce is now sold in over 70 countries around the world. If you are a current retailer, visit www.bonesuckin.com and click on Store Locator. Check your items carried, store hours and address to make sure it is current so you are getting all the customers coming to
quality at reasonable prices. The company is launching three innovative lines of pickled products: Gedney Farm Fresh Organics, Gedney Black Label and Del Monte Black Label. Farm Fresh is a full line of organic pickles and relish with a beautifully designed clear label showcasing the product. Gedney and Del Monte Black Label are snack lines of flavored pickles and relish. The Jalapeno Lime pickles are kosher, garlic dill pickles with a bite of jalapeno and a hint of lime. The Ghost Pepper pickles are made with real ghost peppers with the catchphrase, “try it if you dare!” Gedney works with traditional,
For more information, visit www.ava grows.com or email hello@avagrows.com.
your store.
For more information, go to www .bonesuckin.com, call 919.833.7647 or email sales@bonesuckin.com. natural food and specialty stores that are looking for clean label products that taste amazing and will not break their customers’ budgets. By offering mainstream pricing for upscale specialty products, Gedney products offer unique and bold flavors for today’s foodie craze. They add the “zing” to meals and snacks.
For more information, go to www .gedneyfoods.com or call 925.288.2929.
Monday, April 29, 2019
Chain Drugstore Daily Barlean’s Extra Strength Ideal CBD Hemp Oil contains 25mg CBD per serving (1,125mg total CBD per bottle) and less than 0.3 percent THC. Barlean’s Extra Strength Ideal CBD is derived from industrial hemp grown on American farms. Not only is it sourced close to home, it includes a full spectrum of cannabinoids and other micronutrients. Extra Strength Ideal CBD Hemp Oil is vegan and gluten free. It uses MCT oil as the carrier oil, and has subtle mint
For more information, go to www .barleans.com/cbd.
only clean and simple ingredients, Alpine Valley Bakery products will deliver not only nutrition, but the delicious taste and soft texture your whole family will love. Alpine Valley Bakery makes a full line of organic sliced breads, ranging from smooth and simply delicious Country White, sweet soft Raisin Cinna-
Wheat, to grainy and crunchy Multi Grain with Omega-3 (its No. 1 seller). The company is excited to introduce its Organic Hamburger and Hotdog buns, as well as its Sprouted Harvest Multi Sprout and Seedy Sprout. At 2 grams of sugar and less than 100 calories, it’s the perfect fit for the entire family. In 1995, Alpine Valley opened its first bakery in Mesa, Arizona and soon captured a growing local market and
loyal customers. Popularity grew and one year later, its products were being sold in grocery stores. Since that time, Alpine Valley has grown into a nationally distributed brand, sold in Costco, Sam’s Club, Kroger, Sprouts and many other stores throughout the country, and is a leading brand of high quality organic bakery products. Alpine Valley Bakery. Nutrition you can trust, taste you will love.
To evoke the spirit of the tattoo movement, BIC tapped the best in the industry: Miryam Lumpini, an international tattoo artist and all-around visual creative. Serving as the product’s Global Creative Director, Lumpini used her inspirations and expertise to shape the BodyMark by BIC brand to inspire everyone to express their personal style and experiment with fun new designs and vivid ink colors.
BodyMark by BIC temporary tattoo markers feature a flexible felt tip for thin or broad lines of color, allowing for different ways to design a temporary tattoo. They are available in three color packs: the ‘Old School’ pack includes blue, red and green markers, ‘New School’ features light blue, pink and purple markers, and ‘Henna Vibes’ features black, red and brown markers, each with a suggested retail price of
$13.99. In addition, BIC is offering a ‘Pro Collection’ that includes all eight colors, which has a suggested retail price of $29.99.
Barlean’s Launches CBD Hemp Oil Some big news in CBD is that the legacy brand Barlean’s has introduced a new hemp-derived CBD. Barlean’s is a family owned, mission-driven company in the Pacific Northwest known for making the highest quality flax, fish and coconut oils available today. Barlean’s has been making healthy oils for nearly 30 years, so CBD hemp oil was a natural extension of what it does well. Nonetheless, the family spent a few years looking into CBD before deciding they would introduce Ideal CBD Hemp
Oil.
“We didn’t jump in lightly,” says company Founder Bruce Barlean. “We really needed to know that we could offer a product that was both the highest quality and that had the potential to make a real difference for people. I believe that CBD is a really powerful natural compound that has the potential to change lives in truly positive ways. What’s also exciting is that hemp is a shot in the arm that American farmers really need.”
Alpine Valley Bakery: Nutrition You Can Trust, Taste You Will Love At Alpine Valley Bakery, the secret to quality is to keep it simple: only use the best organic ingredients to make healthy and delicious products. The company stands by its promise to never use artificial flavors, sweeteners, colors or preservatives. Its products are full of whole grains, are USDA organic and Non-GMO Project Verified. Made using BIC (Cont’d. from p. 1)
the way with the launch of BodyMark by BIC Temporary Tattoo Markers. This cosmetic-quality temporary tattoo marker lets you create your own skin-safe design to make a style statement, whether it’s a new look for festival season or a team shout-out for the championship game – all without the commitment of a permanent tattoo. Mars Wrigley (Cont’d. from p. 1)
looking for new and exciting variations. Recently, Mars Wrigley Confectionery expanded the iconic M&M’S® brand to now offer M&M’S Hazelnut Chocolate Candies. This is Nature’s Truth (Cont’d. from p. 1)
products that are on pace with the latest trends to market first, they have become the driving force behind the transformation of the vitamin aisle into an overall wellness category. Nature’s Truth guarantees that its products meet and exceed purity, potency and quality standards. By doing inhouse what other companies outsource, the company is able to launch new products much faster than its competitors. Nature’s Truth offers a product selection focusing on differentiation rather than duplication. Its product line is unique and not found in other health-oriented Amneal Pharmaceuticals (Cont’d. from p. 1)
RS: The U.S. generics industry continues to experience significant challenges. Consolidation of purchasing groups, pricing pressures and misguided legislative actions are just some of the key current issues that are impacting generic manufacturers’ ability to sustainably deliver affordable medicines to patients. I’m looking forward
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the newest M&M’S variety and features a creamy hazelnut center, covered by delicious milk chocolate and wrapped in the brand’s signature colorful candy shell. As the No. 1 selling gum brand among consumers, this year, Mars
product lines. Kim Vigliante, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, says the goal for the company’s presence at NACDS 2019 is to continue to build strategic relationships with customers and showcase their latest product innovations. As the top essential oil brand in the market, Nature’s Truth has successfully brought new customers into the wellness aisle. (Source: Nielsen 13 wks ending 12/29/18). Eucalyptus Mist and a Tea Tree Roll-On, new essential oil products, were launched in 2018. It has also recently launched products that support wellness trends such as MCT Oil supplements, Hemp Seed Oil supplements and
to amplifying our voice, telling our industry’s important story and playing a leading role in driving industry change.
CDD: How does Amneal fit into your involvement with AAM?
RS: AAM’s success is driven by the organization’s experienced staff and supported by active engagement from
Wrigley Confectionary is launching EXTRA ® Refreshers nationwide to reach new consumers seeking different types of gum products. EXTRA Refreshers is a soft chew and will be available in three exciting flavors, including Spearmint, Polar Ice and
Black Elderberry supplements. The company sells to 20-somethings, baby boomers and all ages inbetween who are dedicated to living a healthy lifestyle. The millennial shopper, looking for the latest trending products, is one end of the spectrum while the older consumers search for items that address their different, but no less specific, health concerns. The team of industry experts at Nature’s Truth watch consumer trends closely and then use a proven model for success in launching new, not-seenbefore products to the market. The company is able to identify emerging trends and implement testing platforms
association member companies like Amneal. To ensure that we do our part, some Amneal leaders are already serving and others will be asked to contribute their talents and expertise to AAM committees. Our active team participation in AAM is a great example of our collaborative culture-building relationships that enable us to win together. It’s also an example of how Amneal remains a leader in providing afford-
flavor.
About Barlean’s Barlean’s is a mission-driven, family-owned company that’s been making healthy oils and supplements in the Pacific Northwest for nearly 30 years. Founded in 1989 as a maker of premium flax oils, Barlean’s has grown to produce over 70 different products that are sold around the world.
Stop by suite #1060 to learn more about BodyMark by BIC Temporary Tattoo Markers, as well as BIC’s entire portfolio of stationery, lighter and shaver offerings. After the meeting, visit www.bic.com to learn more.
Tropical Breeze. In 2019, Mars Wrigley Confectionery is excited to offer these and other meaningful innovations to drive category growth. For more information, stop by booth #21.
more quickly than others in the industry. Retail partners count on Nature’s Truth to provide high-quality products which drive incremental category sales not only with speed, but with quality as well. The power behind the brand transcends the products put on the shelf – that power is derived from the company’s unshakeable foundation of innovation, excellence and strength. For more information, stop by booth #620, go to www.naturestruthproducts .com and www.naturestrutharoma.com, or contact Beth Potere, Vice President of Sales at 234.714.9841.
able medicines. By working together with each other and AAM, Amneal will help ensure a vibrant future for the generics and biosimilars industry, for patients and for our company. It’s a key example of how ‘we make healthy possible.’
For more information, visit Outdoor Meeting Space #202 or go to www.amneal.com.