New Products

PLANO, Texas — Tostitos is expanding its Artisan Recipes brand with the introduction of two new tortilla chips flavors.

New baked three cheese queso and toasted southwestern spices flavors are made with a nine-grain blend and real ingredients, such as roasted garlic, a blend of three cheeses and spices, including red pepper and cumin. The new flavors build on the success of the line, which was launched in late 2010 and originally included fire-roasted chipotle and roasted garlic and black bean flavors.

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Thursday morning identified the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act as a tax, which means the constitutionality of the healthcare-reform package cannot be addressed until after that tax is assessed.

The court did rule the health insurance mandate, a key part of the Affordable Care Act, as unconstitutional; however, the government will continue to be able to tax people for not having health insurance.

SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new drug for treating overactive bladder made by Astellas Pharma, the agency said Thursday.

The FDA announced the approval of Myrbetriq (mirabegron), which works by relaxing the bladder muscle while the organ is filling. In patients with overactive bladder, the muscle can't be controlled, squeezes too often or squeezes without warning. Symptoms of overactive bladder include the need to urinate too often, the need to urinate immediately and incontinence. The condition affects about 33 million Americans.

PRINCETON, N.J. — Feline Pine has introduced a new and improved formulation of its clumping cat litter.

Feline Pine clumping cat litter is made from the by-product of highly absorbent 100% natural pine, which acts like a sponge to absorb moisture and eliminate odor naturally.

PITTSBURGH — Mylan has launched a generic drug for treating thiamine deficiency, the company said Thursday.

The generic drug maker announced the launch of thiamine hydrochloride injection in the 100-mg-per-mL strength, packaged in 25-vial packs of 200-mg-per-2-mL multiple-dose vials.

The drug had sales of about $18.6 million during the 12-month period ended in March, according to IMS Health. Mylan said it would ship the drug immediately.

DENVER — Armorteria showcased its Halo Sani-Cuffs, a child-size wristband with a small, refillable reservoir for hand sanitizer, at the recent NACDS Marketplace conference here earlier this week.

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Intimina by Lelo, a line of intimate wellness products for women, on Monday showcased two new products from its second-generation collection of intimate care products for retailers in the pharmacy channel.

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — Orville Redenbacher has introduced four new gourmet popcorn varieties.

Orville's ready to eat popcorn adds the tangy taste of dill, the zesty spice of chipotle, the sweet and savoury decadence of kettle corn and the sharp bite of white cheddar to the iconic popcorn brand's list of innovative products. The new products include Orville Redenbacher's sweet and salty kettlecorn; white cheddar gourmet popcorn; white cheddar chipotle gourmet popcorn and dill pickle gourmet popcorn.