New Products

HYANNIS, Mass. — Cape Cod brand is adding two new cheese flavors to its product lineup. Consumers will now be able to find Buffalo Cheddar Waffle Cut and 40% Less Fat Aged White Cheddar & Sour Cream on store shelves. The varieties bring a cheese flavor that incorporates the classic Cape Cod taste, the company said.
 

CHICAGO — In an effort to highlight its commitment to consumer preferences and tastes, Hershey is debuting a range of innovative confections this week at the National Confectioners Association's Sweets & Snacks Expo in Chicago.

NEW YORK — Pfizer announced plans to submit a new drug application with the Food and Drug Administration for palbociclib (combined with letrozole). The drug is used for the first-line systemic treatment of post-menopausal women with advanced or metastatic breast cancer.

The company said it plans to submit the NDA early in third quarter 2014. The decision to file was based on discussions with the FDA surrounding the final results of a randomized, Phase 2 trial called PALOMA-1.

FAIRFIELD, Calif. — Jelly Belly Candy Co. is giving consumers a mix of whimsical fantasy and iconic sci-fi with its latest additions, which includes two of Hollywood's biggest blockbuster films — "Star Wars" and "Frozen."

SAN FRANCISCO — Popchips on Thursday announced the launch of Popchips veggie chips, which are set to arrive on retail shelves in a 3-oz. bag.  Veggie Popchips blend kale, spinach, tomato, pumpkin, potato, beet, bell pepper, navy bean and chickpea, and then tops them with a zesty seasoning to produce three flavors: Sea Salt, Hint of Olive Oil and Tuscan Herb.

CHICAGO — Assortment packs and minis are two hot candy trends, and Wrigley has tapped both for the new flavor in its successful Starburst Minis line. The new FaveREDs Minis include strawberry, fruit-punch, watermelon and cherry flavors in the popular smaller and unwrapped chews. Starburst FaveREDs Minis are available in an 8-oz. resealable stand-up pouch for a suggested retail price of $2.59.

DETROIT — As new wipes for removing makeup and dirt continue to hit the beauty shelves, one company is taking a “swipe” at a different segment. Enter Forever Fresh’s Swipe deodorant wipes.

The single-use wipes were designed to offer consumers the convenience to travel without a bulky stick of deodorant. Each pocket-sized deodorant wipe is individually wrapped and 100% biodegradable.

Infused with natural tea tree extract, Swipe applies a new layer of deodorant protection and eliminates body odor in the process, the company said.

STAMFORD, Conn. — Further tapping into the trend of oil-infused hair styling tools, Conair has developed the new Infiniti Pro by Conair Argan Oil Treatment Strip Finishing Brush.

This brush harnesses the powers of argan oil through the replaceable argan oil treatment strip that runs through the middle of the brush. Natural boar bristles help distribute the oil through the hair, and it promises to last for multiple uses.