New household goods review: drain-cleaner packaging that bends the rules

This month's review of novel household care launches looks at how manufacturers of products as diverse as drain cleaners, ironing aids, and dish soap are increasingly turning to packaging design, in particular pack shape, to make an impression on-shelf. In other news, a complete solution for appliance hygiene is being offered to consumers in Germany.

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PLA Innovation of the Week: computer-friendly skincare

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New food review: breakfast cereal gets convenient

With consumers leading increasingly busy lives - and time spent on breakfast being squeezed - food manufacturers are looking at how cereal products can be optimized to offer time-saving benefits. Two such examples headline this month's rundown of innovative food industry launches. In other news, a savory spread is providing evidence of the growing interest in gold flakes as food decoration.

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2012 is destined to go down as the year of oddball liquor flavors

You have to be 21 to drink alcohol beverages in the US, but if you want to design an innovative new alcohol drink, think like a 12 year old. That seems to be the new mantra in the liquor category, judging from 2012's record-setting crop of unusual new alcohol beverage flavors.

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PLA Innovation of the Week: a bloody beer twist

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PLA Innovation of the Week: the essence of a city in a bottle

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Pack-Track Innovation of the Month: new stacked format gives wine on the go appeal

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Method's new "ocean plastic" bottle a game changer in sustainability

The use of recycled plastic is gaining momentum in consumer goods packaging, but the bottle for Method's new 2-in-1 Dish + Hand Soap rewrites the script in a bold new way by linking specific anti-pollution efforts to a unique new "ocean plastic" pack. With awareness of ocean pollution on the rise and a key consumer concern at present, this innovative new pack is likely to have particular appeal.

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PLA Functional Innovation of the Month: cookies that claim to "promote beauty"

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PLA Innovation of the Week: coconut water acts as inspiration for the alcoholic beverage market

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