New personal care review: lip cosmetics hope success is sweet

Novelty confectionery flavors in lipstick headline this month's roundup of product innovations from the personal care industry, with unusual new varieties making their debut in both Brazil and the US. Elsewhere, in bath products, indulgence is being emphasized by a pack resembling a bottle of chocolate sauce, while a supplement launch is offering men the possibility of "beauty from within."

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New food review: ice and vegetables help instant noodles to diversify

This month's food innovation review looks at how manufacturers are seeking to enhance instant noodles by offering unusual sensory experiences, with a new launch designed to be mixed with ice and eaten cold, and another using vegetable formulations to hint at health benefits. Elsewhere, lime-based flavors, perhaps inspired by alcoholic cocktails, could be making a comeback in savory products.

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New personal care review: energy meets fragrance in new roll-on launch

This month's roundup of novel personal care launches looks at a new energizing roll-on product that could increase consumer options for convenient, on-the-go energy. Meanwhile, skincare launch highlights include a face mask for use at different stages of the menstrual cycle, and soft drinks have inspired a new ginger ale hand soap.

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PLA Innovation of the Week: "beauty from within" for men

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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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New drinks review: children's treats inspire a new generation of spirits

Attempts to increase the appeal of spirits among younger consumer age groups through dessert and candy flavor blends feature in this month's summary of novel drinks launches. Meanwhile, an innovative whisky introduction shows that coconut remains a flavor to watch in the spirits market, while cola is uncovering its functional side with an unusual fat-burning launch.

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New drinks review: canned drinks go healthy with vegetable innovations

Unusual vegetable-based drinks are the highlight of this month's roundup of innovative product launches from the drinks industry, as canned tomato and zucchini drinks hit the shelves. In other news, drinking chocolate is a focus of innovation, with two novel formulations, while concerns about pack security and hygiene have extended to energy drinks with the launch of a new lidded can design.

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PLA Innovation of the Week: a new whiskey that rides the coconut flavor trend

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New household products review: luxury beckons for air fresheners

The trend for air fresheners to be decorative as well as functional has taken another leap, as outlined in this month's rundown of innovative household products. Two new launches are making use of marble diffusers and jewelry bag designs, as air fresheners explore their potential as a luxury item. In other news, alternative materials are continuing their march in the household paper category.

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New personal care review: condoms pursue "all-natural" path

In this month's summary of the latest innovations from the personal care industry, condoms are looking to attract eco-friendly consumers with the debut of a new vegan 100% natural latex range. Meanwhile, in bath and shower products novel formulations include a three-in-one product infused with pheromones and a debut for stevia, as the in-vogue sweetener expands its reach beyond food and beverages.

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