New food review: candy given zing with new lemon variants

This month's rundown of the latest novel launches from the food industry looks at two new lemon-inspired variants in the confectionery market, with chocolate and mint producers looking to generate interest with unique flavors. In other news, an olive oil producer is extolling the virtues of harvesting by moonlight, while a dried soup manufacturer is focusing on the health-conscious consumer.

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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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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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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: biotechnology leaves soap smelling of roses

Innovative soap products headline this month's roundup of the latest novel launches from the personal care industry. In Japan, 20 years of research has come to fruition with the launch of a soap fragranced with "blue rose," while in Brazil a bar soap is making clever use of packaging to target kids. In other news, novel solutions for removing make-up and handling pets have gone on sale in the US.

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PLA Innovation of the Week: a pie baking kit with everything you need for a homemade pie

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Budweiser: new-look cans unlikely to reverse falling sales

The brewer has released a new - and seemingly more modern - Budweiser can design in an attempt to attract younger consumers and in doing so counter declining brand sales. However, against a backdrop of acute consumer price consciousness and shifting category taste preferences, it is doubtful that the redesign will have any significant, long-term impact on overall brand sales.

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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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New household products review: shedding light on pet odors

Odor elimination features in this month's rundown of the latest household goods launches, with one producer suggesting that pet odors can be removed at the flick of a switch, while another has utilized volcanic crystals. Other novel launches include a household paper manufacturer optimizing the space in the center of toilet rolls, and another turning tissue into a medical testing kit.

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