HBW Market Roundup: Homeopathic Guidance Comments, Clif Bar Packages, ABC Awards, ZBiotics Funding
Executive Summary
FDA extends deadline through 23 May for comments on draft guidance for homeopathic industry oversight; Clif Bar changes character on packaging for the first time in 28 years to honor female athletes; ABC announces Duke, Kronenberg and Champion awards; and probiotics firm ZBiotics raised funding for additional development.
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