WD-40 Launches Military Collectibles

WD-40 Company to launch a limited edition series of collectible cans to honor American military forces. packagedesign.com  +

Dannon Settles

38 states have reached a settlement with Dannon over false claims on yogurt packaging & advertising. The Associated Press, abc News +

Plain Packaging for Cigarettes

To reduce the attraction of smoking, the British government is considering laws to force tobacco companies to utilize plain packaging. REUTERS +

Coffee Co. Levels Up

The Seattle’s Best Coffee “Level” System simplifies their packaging, helping consumers find the coffee that matches their needs. SunHerald.com +

Packaging Lawsuit

The Hershey Company is suing Mars for trademark infringement, after Mars used similar “Reese’s” colors for its new Dove packaging. Caroline Scott-Thomas, ConfectionaryNews.com +

Textured Beauty Packaging

Alcan Packaging Beauty has designed a new packaging for Sexy Blacks mascara range featuring soft velvet on gold mat. premiumbeautynews.com +

Airless Packaging

Airless packaging is becoming one of the largest growing sectors in cosmetic packaging. Andrew McDougall, CosmeticsdDesign.com +

Excessive Packaging Law Suit

UK’s Sainsbury's supermarket is being sued for excessive, environmentally abusive meat packaging. Rebecca Smithers, guardian.co.uk +

Global Graphics for Tetley

Tetley tea received a major global rebranding courtesy of London’s Ziggurat Brands. packagingeurope +

BPA Across the Pond

European health officials struggle to decide if BPA is safe to use. Denise Grady, New York times +

Garnier For Men

L'Oréal Canada has introduced a new line of men’s hair care products with packaging and advertising geared toward the male audience. Kristin Laird, Marketing News  +

Iron Man LTD Ed DVD

Target will sell limited edition Blue-ray DVDs of Iron Man 2 on September 28th featuring individually numbered metal cases. Stephanie Sims - AHN Entertainment +

Packaging Claim Fail

Testing proves that 159 out of 252 confectionary products failed to live up to packaging claims of “sugar free” or “low in fat.” Sarah Schmidt, Postmedia News +

LTD Ed Heinz Packaging

To celebrate its 100th anniversary in the UK, Heinz is bringing back the original packaging for its Heinz Cream of Tomato soup. Simeon Goldstein, packagingnews.co.uk +

Punk Rock Packaging

The Sex Pistols are now unveiling their own unisex fragrance, featuring classic Pistols imagery on the packaging. Mark Sutherland and Aymeric Pichevin, abc News +

Kinder Kindle Packaging

Amazon has eliminated its over packaging issues with its packaging for the Amazon Kindle DX. Annual Design Review +

Instant Coffee Innovation

Nestle UK will launch Nescafé Original 3in1, instant coffee containing coffee, milk and sugar. Talking Retail +

Hippie Chow Granola

Homemade granola company Hippie Chow will have its products sold in Dean & DeLuca stores. Joyce Smith, The Kansas City Star +

Pepsi Max Makeover

Pepsi Max hopes that its third new brand identity and positioning will help the soda compete with Coke. Natalie Zmuda, AdAge.com +

Contemporary Redesign

UK’s Frosty Jack's cider received a packaging redesign to convey the premium quality and high fruit content of the beverage. Talking Retail +