New Products

LOS ANGELES — All American Pet Co. has introduced a new line of 27% meat-first protein/energy bars just for dogs.

Nutra Bars, which come in a 4-oz. variety, offer the kilo-calories of a cup of super-premium dry dog food, providing the nutritive value of a complete meal, All American Pet Co. said.

"The convenience and nutritive value of food bars has become a part of our daily lives. Extending the convenience and nutritional value of human food bars to dogs is simply an extension of humanizing our pets," AAPT CEO Barry Schwartz said.

OAKLAND, Calif. — Clorox is boosting its namesake with a new line of liquid bleach products.

During its analyst day, held on May 31, the company unveiled plans to launch new concentrated formulas of Clorox liquid bleach products beginning in August. Benno Dorer, SVP of the company's cleaning division, said the concentrated formula will reduce the current 96-oz. bottle by 33% to 64 oz., "making it more convenient to handle while maintaining the same number of uses."

SARASOTA, Fla. — Biolife last month launched WoundSeal, a hemostat product specifically targeting Americans on a regimen of blood thinners. The first aid powder instantly helps to stop bleeding, Biolife noted.

According to the company, as many as 52 million Americans are taking blood thinners and 11% stop taking those medicines because of "nuisance bleeding."

MELVILLE, N.Y. — Almond Dream nondairy yogurt has added a new variety to its lineup.

The brand's new coconut variety features bits of coconut mixed in. The current lineup of Almond Dream nondairy yogurt includes plain, vanilla, strawberry and mixed berry flavors.

"Almond Dream nondairy yogurt has been very well received by customers and has been praised not only for its taste but creamy texture as well. We are excited to expand our flavor selection to include coconut," said Basel Nassar, COO of the Hain refrigerated foods division.

BETHEL, Conn. — Duracell is launching new Duralock with Power Preserve technology batteries this summer.

MELVILLE, N.Y. — Full Motion Beverage on Wednesday announced the launch of Full Motion Sports, a wholly owned subsidiary that will focus on the development and sales of sports-related drinks and dietary supplements.

MONMOUTH JUNCTION, N.J. — Tris Pharma on Thursday announced that the Food and Drug Administration has approved its generic equivalent to Reckitt Benckiser's Delsym, an extended-release oral liquid suspension containing dextromethorphan.

NEW YORK — The slow economy, cost cutting and lower use of services by patients looking to save money will combine to cause healthcare spending to grow at a "historically" low rate in 2013, according to a new report released Thursday.