Supplier News Breaks Archives

Week of Mon, Jun 14th, 2010

Executive changes made at Kimberly-Clark

Kimberly-Clark Corp. has made several executive moves that it said will sharpen its focus on continuous improvement, global sourcing and sustainability. The company also has elected a new board member.

Beiersdorf names Maurer head of global skin care unit

Nicolas Maurer has been promoted to corporate vice president of Beiersdorf Inc.'s skin care global business unit.

McNeil adds Benadryl, Tylenol products to prior recall

McNeil Consumer Healthcare is recalling certain lots of Benadryl and Tylenol products as an addition to the list of products included in a recall announced in January.

SC Johnson to buy Sara Lee global insecticides unit

SC Johnson has reached an agreement to acquire Sara Lee Corp.'s global household insecticides business.

Burner Balm, Energy-X Lip Balm stir retailer interest

Pacific Shore Holdings Inc. said its dietary supplement lip balms are drawing interest and shelf space from major chain retailers.

Hershey to cut jobs under plant modernization plan

Hershey Co. plans to eliminate hundreds of jobs in a plant modernization strategy that will see the chocolate maker move production from its historic, century-old facility to an upgraded site nearby.