New personal care review: fragrance that refuses to push the boundaries

In this month's rundown of the latest innovative personal care launches, a manufacturer from Japan is taking the concept of personal space to unusual new places with the launch of a fragrance that can only be smelled within a defined radius. Mascara is another recent focus of innovation, with launches including a refillable product and a novel formula containing multiple conditioning ingredients.

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New food review: sprays, sachets, and droppers enliven the oil category

New ways of dispensing oil that allow for greater precision and less mess are featured in this month's summary of the latest food industry launches, with multifunctional nozzles, droppers, and single-serve sachets all looking to make an impression in the category. Meanwhile, white chocolate curry and potato chips with coffee are among the last month's more novel flavor developments.

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New household products review: ultra-concentration inspires new laundry "shot"

Having made its mark in the supplement and energy drinks categories, the "shot" concept is now being utilized for a laundry detergent, as seen in this month's roundup of the latest innovative activity in the household goods industry. Meanwhile, vacuum air freshener "beads" and tropically fragranced dish detergents are among the other novel new product launches.

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New personal care review: teeth whitening moves beyond oral care

In this month's roundup of the latest launches from the personal care industry, lip make-up products have come to the fore, with new launches including a dual phase tooth whitening product and a lipstick that comes in innovative "capless" packaging. In other news, a Brazilian manufacturer is adapting soft drink packaging for wet wipes in an attempt to capture the teenage market.

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Pack-Track Innovation of the Month: turning the mundane into a lifestyle

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New household products review: splittable laundry capsule looks to lighten the load

This month's roundup of launches from the household goods industry sees manufacturers looking at ways of adding value through the use of innovative packaging. In Italy, a "splittable" pre-dosed washing detergent has hit the shelves, while in the US a "window" feature has appeared in a new laundry aid. In other news, a scented candle is hoping to make headlines with a novel newspaper fragrance.

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New personal care products review: oral care goes back to nature

In this month's review of the latest innovative launches in the personal care space, the strength, flexibility, and environmental benefits of natural bamboo have seen it utilized in the toothbrush category. Meanwhile, a company in Brazil is targeting depilatory products at teenage girls, while a producer in the US is promoting fragrances designed to be matched to the consumer's blood type.

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Costco's continued expansion in Australia is good for the company and consumers

Costco has opened another two outlets in the country, which should be to the benefit of consumers seeking alternatives to Coles and Woolworths. With competition leading to lower prices, Costco should be able to differentiate itself based on its bulk offerings and focus on high-quality private labels.

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Summer seasonal packaging is a missed opportunity for the health and wellness category

Packaging design becomes a key brand differentiator at Christmas during the peak trading period. However, despite its potential, summer packaging has yet to take off to the same extent. Manufacturers of fast moving consumer goods and over-the-counter healthcare products in particular could benefit from more diverse seasonal packaging designs, although this should not jeopardize efficacy claims.

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PLA Innovation of the Week: a toothbrush made from bamboo

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