FDA cosmetics operations likely shuttered with shutdown; Stomp leads Kemin's global marketing; Unilever delivers on fragrance transparency pledge; Lentein protein to Canada through CK Ingredients; and Deciem founder Truaxe dead at 40.

P&G reports 4% organic growth in its fiscal 2019 Q2, building on a strong Q1 and prompting it to raise full-year organic guidance 1%. CFO Jon Moeller warns, however, possible market volatility and competitor activity related to potential price increases could sink its positive estimate.

OTC drug sales grew worldwide 4.4% on an operational basis to $4.34bn, with US segment driving increase. US OTC sales jumped 7.8% to reach $1.85bn and international sales grew 2.1% to $2.48bn. J&J consumer segment got a lift from mid-year addition of Zarbees.

The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia has called on the country's pharmacy banner and buying groups to help remove homeopathic products from the shelves of Australian community pharmacies, thereby joining an international chorus of voices that has emerged over the last year questioning the efficacy of these treatments.

FDA cosmetics operations likely shuttered with shutdown; Stomp leads Kemin's global marketing; Unilever delivers on fragrance transparency pledge; Lentein protein to Canada through CK Ingredients; and Deciem founder Truaxe dead at 40.

P&G reports 4% organic growth in its fiscal 2019 Q2, building on a strong Q1 and prompting it to raise full-year organic guidance 1%. CFO Jon Moeller warns, however, possible market volatility and competitor activity related to potential price increases could sink its positive estimate.

OTC drug sales grew worldwide 4.4% on an operational basis to $4.34bn, with US segment driving increase. US OTC sales jumped 7.8% to reach $1.85bn and international sales grew 2.1% to $2.48bn. J&J consumer segment got a lift from mid-year addition of Zarbees.

The American Academy of Dermatology has expressed concerns about possible declines in sunscreen use due to increased regulation and negative publicity. Across the pond, one dermatologist believes overemphasis of sun avoidance and sunscreen reliance actually could be a public health disservice.

Lawmakers already are taking action to ban sales of oxybenzone- and octinoxate-containing sunscreens due to signals, however inconclusive, that the ingredients pose dangers to coral health. Now a new study suggests that octocrylene could be a concern as well.

FDA cosmetics operations likely shuttered with shutdown; Stomp leads Kemin's global marketing; Unilever delivers on fragrance transparency pledge; Lentein protein to Canada through CK Ingredients; and Deciem founder Truaxe dead at 40.

P&G reports 4% organic growth in its fiscal 2019 Q2, building on a strong Q1 and prompting it to raise full-year organic guidance 1%. CFO Jon Moeller warns, however, possible market volatility and competitor activity related to potential price increases could sink its positive estimate.

OTC drug sales grew worldwide 4.4% on an operational basis to $4.34bn, with US segment driving increase. US OTC sales jumped 7.8% to reach $1.85bn and international sales grew 2.1% to $2.48bn. J&J consumer segment got a lift from mid-year addition of Zarbees.

Amazon’s nutrition and wellness sales soared 55% in 2018 to around $2.5bn and health product sales, including OTC drugs, jumped 50% to about $600m, as consumers grow more comfortable purchasing health products online, says e-commerce market research firm Edge by Ascential.

Lance Armstrong's VC invests in muscle-stimulation app maker; Ancient Nutrition appoints Shearson CEO; Penchienati-Bosetta heads specialized nutrition at Danone; and pharma veteran Philipp leads vapor technology firm.

Amazon’s nutrition and wellness sales soared 55% in 2018 to around $2.5bn and health product sales, including OTC drugs, jumped 50% to about $600m, as consumers grow more comfortable purchasing health products online, says e-commerce market research firm Edge by Ascential.

Chobani introduces first line of non-dairy, plant-based yogurts; Mineralife in CBD market with MG Labs brand; Silk dairy-alternative line expands with Oat Yeah milk; Garden of Life extends to keto; Aloha protein powder reformulated; Arthrocen joint supplement in US; Chomptown Cookies from pea protein; GT is Good! on protein bars; Bimble bubbles with CBD; Enviromedica innovates in microbiome; and sweet potato and cayenne-infused date nectars from D'Vash.