Detergent Abuse - Consumers tend to overuse laundry detergent, leading some brands to develop better, easier to read packaging. The Wall Street Journal +
Challenging Packagers - Blogger Keith Campbell discusses why some packaging is just wrong. Keith Campbell, On the edge +
In Demand Packaging - Bemis Company, the largest flexible packaging company in the US, has seen an increase in demand in flexible packaging. Rory Harrington, ConfectionaryNews.com +
New Nair Packaging - Church & Dwight has added several new products to their hair removal product line, all with new packaging. Antoinette Alexander, Drug Store News+
The Supplement Craze - That debate continues as to which – if any – supplements should be taken by consumers. Melissa Bell, The Associated Press +
Pancake Mix Packaging - UK’s Dr.Oetker unveiled a new line of Shake It! Pancake Mixes with packaging done by Chilli. The Drum +
Kraft Loses Weight - Kraft recently eliminated enough materials to reach its packaging reduction goal two years ahead of schedule. PR NewsWire +
Unilever Digital Campaign - In China, Unilever is increasing their digital content with an interactive campaign for the lunar new year. Normandy Madden, Advertising Age +
Reusable Packaging - UK’s Asda is testing reusable packaging for fabric conditioner, which can be reused up to 10 times. Fresh Plaza +
DEWmocracy 2 - PepsiCo is asking consumers to help develop a new DEW drink – from flavor to packaging. brand-e.biz +
Open the Games. Open Happiness. - Coca-Cola has partnered with the Olympic Games and will feature Olympic Games- themed packaging, digital content and advertising. packagedesign.com +
Fancy Food Show Highlights - The editors of The Gourmet Retailer have provided a rundown of the 35th annual Winter Fancy Food Show. The Gourmet Reatailer+
No Package Designer Barbie? - Mattel is asking people to vote for Barbie’s next career. Stephanie Rogers, mnn +
New PET Packaging - In the UK, Graham Packaging introduced a new PET bottle mold for antibacterial sprays and gels. Simeon Goldstein, packagingnews.co.uk +
Sweeter Green Packaging - Arla Foods is closer to making their packaging carbon-zero by adding sugar cane to its plastics. the gorcer +
Fat Fighting Roll-on - In the UK, L’Oreal chose an applicator from RPC Bramlage-Wiko for its new anti-cellulite roll-on. packagingnews.co.uk+
New Porage Packaging - UK’s Scott’s Porage Oats is debuting its first packaging redesign since 1955. The Drum +
Battle of the Brands - Private Label Brands continue to gain in sales, challenging big name brands. Jenni Mintz, vcstar.com +
