GM foods: EU agreement doesn't allay consumer fears

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Austria energy drinks: mature market remains bullish

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GM foods: give it time

After a five year long moratorium on growing and commercializing GM foods, the EU has authorized the entry of a GM product onto the market. European consumers are still unconvinced, and the biotechnology companies behind the products fear the public may reject them. However consumers may learn to accept GM, first in nutraceuticals, and then in mainstream foods.

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New household products: new ideas up in flames

Manufacturers hope to excite the world of kitchen cleaning and storage aids by adding some novel elements to their products. Among other introductions, Productscan Online reports on a broom designed to clean both floor and ceiling and a collapsible, space saving container. A more lavish product, the Skcandle, produces body oil as it burns; this is an unusual development in candle production.

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New household goods review: green growth in the household

Manufacturers are responding to a growing consumer concern for environmental issues with the launch of various household products touted as having green benefits. These include a biodegradable kitchen bag for food leftovers, and organic laundry sheets put in the washing machine in place of powder or liquid, as reported on Productscan Online.

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New drinks review: a spoonful of flavor helps the medicine go down

While the health trend continues to influence the makeup of many new drink launches, taste is still a decisive factor for consumers. Two new products recorded by Productscan exemplify this, one developed to flavor filtered water, and another to add sweetness to medicines; two different products designed to make liquids taste better.

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New household goods review: lunchtimes get green makeover

Saving money and being kinder to the environment are two key concerns for consumers today. This month's look at new household goods launches finds a number of products that are designed to be economical, such as a 2-in-1 paper towel and napkin product, and a six-ply toilet roll. Meanwhile, the Fresh Snack Pack aims to appeal to green packed lunch makers with its reusable bag design.

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New food review: caviar and camembert take snacking upscale

Snack products are getting an upmarket overhaul, as seen in this month's rundown of novel launches from the food industry. The latest innovations in savory beer snacks and popcorn products - featuring caviar and continental cheese flavors - illustrate how producers are seeking to lift pub and cinema snacks into more upmarket territory, positioning them as a sophisticated dining experience.

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New personal care products review: soap sees black future

This month's look at the latest innovative launches in the personal care industry highlights developments in the bar soap segment. One manufacturer sees potential in a locally sourced mineral that is touted to have deodorizing benefits as well as imparting an unusual color, while another is taking a page from the food and drink sector with its focus on fresh fruit and vegetable ingredients.

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New food review: energy jelly is something to chew on

New formulations are entering the snacking and functional food categories, aiming to entice consumers with unique taste experiences and health benefits. This month's summary of recent innovative food launches reveals jelly formula energy bars, satiety-enhancing snack bars, and fruit flavor tortilla chips as the latest means by which manufacturers are attempting to stand out from the competition.

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