New Products

MONTVALE, N.J. — AllerMates on Thursday announced the launch of its character-driven wristbands designed for children with allergies beginning this September.

The product is introducing a clip-strip program in time for back-to-school. Retail price is $4.99 each.

AllerMates products are hypoallergenic, nickel- and latex-free, and have passed safety testing. The wristbands are adjustable and fit most children.

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. — At-home gel manicure system Red Carpet Manicure has unveiled new limited-edition nail art kits, which hit Ulta Beauty stores this summer and will launch nationally in the fall.

There are three kits available — Tips and Tricks, French Manicure and Gems and Jewels — which provide beauty mavens with the necessary tools to get creative and customize their manicured nails. A QR code on the packaging directs consumers to Red Carpet Manicure’s video website for more information and helpful tips.

MINNEAPOLIS — Fiber One has introduced new snack bars for kids.

Fiber One Chewy bars tout 110 calroies or less and 8 g or less of sugar and do not contain high-fructose corn syrup, Fiber One said. The bars are available in chocolate and strawberry PB&J varieties and are complete with a peanut butter or chocolate-flavored bottom.

INDIANAPOLIS — Roche on Wednesday announced that it has received clearance from the Food and Drug Administration for its Accu-Chek Combo system for insulin pump therapy.

EL PASO, Texas — Helen of Troy has teamed up with four-time world champion boxer Laila Ali to develop a new line of styling tools for multicultural hair.

HYDERABAD, India — Dr. Reddy's Labs has launched a generic version of a popular cholesterol drug.

The company announced Wednesday the launch of atorvastatin calcium tablets in the 10-mg, 20-mg, 40-mg and 80-mg strengths.

The drug is a generic version of Pfizer's Lipitor, which had sales of slightly more than $8 billion during the 12-month period ended in March, according to IMS Health.

PURCHASE, N.Y. — Pepsi has expanded its Pepsi Next brand with two new flavors.

Pepsi Next cherry vanilla and Pepsi Next paradise mango flavors deliver real cola taste with 60% less sugar than regular Pepsi, the company said.

STRATHAM, N.H. — Lindt has expanded its Excellence chocolate line.

New caramel with a touch of sea salt and coconut flavors join the lineup of Lindt Excellence bars.

"The two new Excellence bars embody the passion Lindt has for creating exceptional chocolate with high-quality ingredients," Lindt master chocolatier Ann Czaja said. "Whether indulging in dark chocolate fused with exotic coconut or the perfect blend of Fleur de Sel sea salt crystals and savory caramel, the combinations create the ultimate chocolate pleasure."