Packaging innovation could inspire safer drug use

The role of packaging has been brought into sharp focus with the news that Reckitt Benckiser is to withdraw its Suboxone heroin substitute tablets after a study highlighted the risk of children gaining access to the bottled pills. While the UK consumer goods group will instead promote use of a film-strip variant of the drug, there are other packaging alternatives that could ensure safer drug use.

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PLA Innovation of the Week: a new lozenge-type alternative to cigarettes

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PLA Functional Innovation of the Month: appetite control drink claims to promote digestive health

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PLA Innovation of the Week: a new drink that can turn the clock back

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PLA Innovation of the Week: butter goes "Greek"

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New food review: eggs and milk step up their ethical positioning

This month's look at product innovation in the food industry notes that ethical claims are becoming more influential in the dairy market, as consumers pay more attention to the welfare issues associated with the production of eggs and milk. In other news, unusual savory flavor blends are being favored for snack products, while chilled soup is looking to boost its value as a freshly cooked meal.

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PLA Innovation of the Week: fresh milk from grass-fed cows

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PLA Innovation of the Week: a colorful new condom that gives "buy one, get one free" new meaning

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New food review: energy products take a cue from medicine with capsule innovation

A new energizing powder sold in capsules and designed to be sucked through a straw rather than consumed as a drink or a shot is among the innovations to feature in this month's roundup of the latest food industry launches. In other news, cake mixes have taken a decorative turn, and a rival to peanut butter has hit stores in the US.

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PLA seasonal innovations: chocolate Easter treats from around the globe

The Easter Bunny has been busy this spring, with innovative chocolate products taking pride of place on supermarket shelves around the world. PLA has found that there is something to make everyone smile, from a traditional Christian chocolate cross and royalty-themed chocolate ducks, to real egg shells filled with praline, decorate your own egg kits, and a cocktail egg from Brazil.

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