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New personal care review: toothbrushes get a handle on replacement indicator technology

This month's rundown of the latest personal care launches looks at how toothbrush indicator technology is taking strides forward, with a recent innovative launch featuring an integrated device in the handle showing when the toothbrush should be replaced. In other news, the trend for personal care products to mimic indulgent food continues with the launch of a bath soap "chocolate bar."

Published By Datamonitor
18 Jul 2012
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New food review: glitter and gold add sparkle to gum and jam

Glitter effects are being increasingly used by manufacturers, as seen in this month's round-up of novel food introductions, with recent innovations including gum coated in "beaten silver" and jam featuring edible gold. Soup, meanwhile, has borrowed an idea from hot drinks with the launch of a self-heating pouch, while economy branding has taken an irreverent turn with the launch of "crisis chips."

Published By Datamonitor
14 Jun 2012
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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.

Published By Datamonitor
14 Jun 2012
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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.

Published By Datamonitor
14 May 2012
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New drinks review: QR branding sees wine embrace the smartphone era

The emergence of QR codes in line with growing consumer take-up of smartphone technology is offering diverse marketing and branding opportunities to consumer goods companies, as evidenced by the sparkling wine launch that headlines this month's rundown of drinks innovations. Meanwhile, new flavors are emerging in the gin segment and novel formats are being explored for liqueurs and bottled water.

Published By Datamonitor
14 May 2012
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New drinks review: water additives get convenient

In this month's review of beverage launches, the innovation potential of bottled water is being explored by drinks manufacturers. A striking "divided" bottle with separate compartments for water and flavoring has been launched in Russia, while concentrate powders have been reimagined as an on-the-go item, and spring water designed specifically for making baby food has hit shelves in Europe.

Published By Datamonitor
05 Apr 2012
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New household products review: bamboo stands tall in novel household paper launches

The potential of bamboo within the consumer goods market is once again being explored by manufacturers, as this month's rundown of household goods innovations reveals. The plant's fibers feature in two novel household paper launches in Europe, and points to how household goods producers are continually looking to raise the bar in terms of environmental credibility.

Published By Datamonitor
05 Apr 2012
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New personal care review: hanging soap looks to hook in consumers

The practical issue of storing soap in the shower is being addressed by a novel solid shampoo with a hanging hook, a product featured in this month's rundown of personal care innovations. In other news, speed and convenience are the focus of a new one second nail varnish remover, while the allure of smoking seems to be the inspiration behind an unusually designed face powder pack.

Published By Datamonitor
05 Apr 2012
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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.

Published By Datamonitor
27 Mar 2012
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New drinks review: whisky and rum get on-the-go appeal

The decline in on-trade alcohol consumption and the growing influence of the off-trade market are leading manufacturers to cater for an ever more diverse range of drinking occasions, as illustrated by two new convenience formats in the spirits market. A hot chocolate drink with enhanced relaxation attributes is another launch to feature in this month's roundup of drinks industry innovations.

Published By Datamonitor
22 Mar 2012

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