New & Improved: Whole Health Products

MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Just in time for the cold and flu season, BestSweet has introduced organic honey cough drops. Each bag contains 21 lozenges and comes in one of two flavors — Natural Honey or Honey Lemon. Part of each sale goes to researching and protecting bee colonies, many of which have recently suffered die-offs as a result of colony collapse disorder. Suggested retail is $3.29 per bag.

EXTON, Pa. — Endust, the 45-year-old company that makes a variety of dust-removal products, has just introduced a hypoallergenic formula to its lineup. Endust Free utilizes ingredients that are less irritating to allergy sufferers, according to the company. It also has a narrow spray field that cuts down on bothersome clouds of mist. Available in a 10-ounce bottle at a suggested retail of $3.99.

CANTON, Mass. — New to stores this fall from the Maria and Ricardo's Tortilla Factory brand is a line of organic tortillas. Made from unbleached wheat flour and flexible enough for a variety of cold and hot fillings, they're certified vegan and kosher, and free of cholesterol. The 8-inch variety is available in several flavors, while the 6-inch is available in white corn. Suggested retail ranges from $1.99 to $3.69.

POUNDBURY, England — Available for nationwide distribution this fall are four flavors of cereal from Dorset Cereals, a company based on the southern coast of England. Dorset has been in business for more than 20 years, and all its cereals are vegan, kosher and free of preservatives. Flavors include Berries & Cherries; Fruit, Nut & Fiber; Simply Delicious Muesli; and Super Cranberry, Cherry and Almond. Suggested retail for each 19-ounce box is $5.99 to $6.99.

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Gerber has introduced an extension of the company's popular Graduates line to the preschool audience. This includes a lineup of snacks, like preservative-free fruit twists; and meals like cheesy pasta, chicken and vegetables, which are made with lean meat and a full serving of vegetables. Available in a variety of shelf-stable packages at a suggested retail of $2.49 for the meals and $2.99 for the fruit twists.

LOS ANGELES — American Consumer Products has introduced Eco-Save, a line of environmentally friendly household cleaner concentrates. Made with natural and biodegradable ingredients, each 12-ounce recyclable bag of formula provides up to six refills for a 32-ounce bottle of cleaner. Available in four varieties at a suggested retail of $5.99 to $6.99.

NEW YORK — Bag maker Perf has just introduced a new Go Green line of biodegradable trash and lawn bags — right in time for the fall leaf season. Made from specially processed recycled plastic, the bags break down over a period of 12 to 24 months, leaving behind no residue or toxins. Trash bags are available in a 13-gallon tall kitchen size for $4.80, and lawn bags are available in a 30-gallon size for $7.35.

SAN FRANCISCO — From Japan comes Iyemon Cha, a green tea that uses unique and time-honored ingredients in its formulations. Free of sweeteners and preservatives, each tea contains a small amount of matcha, a stone-ground blend of high-quality leaves. All ingredients are chosen by master tea blender Ryozo Taniguchi, who is based in Kyoto. Available in 12-ounce bottles at a suggested retail of $2.75.