10 trends to watch in new consumer packaged goods in 2013

The Mayan calendar may be kaput, but packaged goods makers haven't let that slow them down for 2013. A bevy of emerging trends ranging from products that put "safety first" and novel ways to "show you care" about social and environmental issues to foods and drinks that deliver multi-dimensional "3D flavor" are covered in Datamonitor Consumer's 10 Trends to Watch in Consumer Packaged Goods in 2013.

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PLA Innovation of the Week: a candle that gets a little help from a girl's best friend

What could be more romantic than candles and diamonds? The answer is combining the two, which is just what the new Popup Paris Paulina Leonor Diamond Candle does. Every 50th candle contains a 0.25 carat diamond that is cut into a heart shape, and is only revealed when the candle burns down. New in the UK, it is the innovation of the week from Datamonitor's Product Launch Analytics.

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PLA Innovation of the Week: a color-changing candle to brighten the mood and atmosphere

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PLA Innovation of the Week: a fabric softener that lets you change the scent, day by day

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PLA Innovation of the Week: a new way to save water while doing laundry

In many parts of the world, fresh water is a scarce commodity, and simple household tasks like doing the laundry can use much of the water that is available. However, this could be set to change as a result of Magic Water Saver Liquid, new in India. The liquid laundry additive, which removes the lather from clothes in just one rinse, is the innovation of the week from Datamonitor's PLA.

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PLA Innovation of the Week: a paper towel with a sweet chocolate or coffee scent

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