France: Johnson & Johnson launches concentrated shower gel
Johnson & Johnson, the leading personal care and pharmaceutical firm, is aiming to boost its environmental credentials with the launch of a concentrated shower gel in France as part of the Le Petit Marseillais range, according to an LSA report. Described as the first mass-market product of its kind in France, Le Petit Marseillais Concentrated Shower Gel is […]
USA: Johnson & Johnson to acquire Zarbee’s
Johnson & Johnson, the leading healthcare firm, has announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire the natural medicine and supplements business Zarbee’s for an undisclosed sum. Founded in 2008, Zarbee’s is the owner of the Zarbee’s Naturals brand of healthacare products for adults and children, including throat lozenges, cough medicine, vitamins and immunity support […]
Brazil: Johnson & Johnson acquires Hipoglos brand from Procter & Gamble
In the latest of a series of divestments, leading FMCG multinational Procter & Gamble has announced the sale of its Hipoglos brand in Brazil to health & beauty firm Johnson & Johnson for an undisclosed sum. Hipoglos nappy cream has been present for over 70 years in Brazil and sells in a tube format of […]
USA: Heartland to acquire Splenda
Heartland, a global leader in the production of liquid beverage enhancers as well as zero calorie sweetener products for the retail market, has announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire the Splenda sweetener brand from McNeil Nutritionals, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson. The value of the transaction was not disclosed. “We are […]
Germany: Johnson & Johnson launches “smoothie” body care line
Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has launched a new fruit smoothie inspired body care line for consumers in Germany. Said to bring a ”Smoothie Feeling” to body care, the line, under the BebeYoung Care brand, comprises shower gel and body lotion in the varieties Pomegranate Smoothie and Forest Fruit Smoothie and is targeted at a teenage […]
USA: Johnson & Johnson releases full-year results
Johnson & Johnson has closed 2014 recording total sales of $74.3 billion, an increase of 4.2% versus 2013. In the Worldwide Consumer division, however, sales of $14.5 billion for the full-year 2014 represented a decrease of 1.4% compared to 2013, consisting of an operational increase of 1.0% and a negative impact from currency of 2.4%. […]
India: Johnson and Johnson acquires ORSL energy drink brand
The world’s sixth largest consumer health and pharmaceutical company Johnson & Johnson has acquired the energy drink brand ORSL from Jagdale Industries for an undisclosed amount. According to the terms of the deal, Jagdale Industries will provide transition services in the area of manufacturing, detailing and distribution of its flagship ORSL health drink. ORSL is […]
India: Johnson & Johnson reportedly to sell Savlon and Shower To Shower brands
Johnson and Johnson (J&J), one of the leading companies in the consumer health and pharmaceuticals space, is planning to sell two of its traditional brands in India, according to a report in the Economic Times. J&J is believed to be looking for a buyer for its Savlon line of antiseptic soap and liquids and its […]