WD-40 Launches Military Collectibles
WD-40 Company to launch a limited edition series of collectible cans to honor American military forces. packagedesign.com +
WD-40 Company to launch a limited edition series of collectible cans to honor American military forces. packagedesign.com +
38 states have reached a settlement with Dannon over false claims on yogurt packaging & advertising. The Associated Press, abc News +
To reduce the attraction of smoking, the British government is considering laws to force tobacco companies to utilize plain packaging. REUTERS +
The Seattle’s Best Coffee “Level” System simplifies their packaging, helping consumers find the coffee that matches their needs. SunHerald.com +
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 +
Alcan Packaging Beauty has designed a new packaging for Sexy Blacks mascara range featuring soft velvet on gold mat. premiumbeautynews.com +
Airless packaging is becoming one of the largest growing sectors in cosmetic packaging. Andrew McDougall, CosmeticsdDesign.com +
UK’s Sainsbury's supermarket is being sued for excessive, environmentally abusive meat packaging. Rebecca Smithers, guardian.co.uk +
Tetley tea received a major global rebranding courtesy of London’s Ziggurat Brands. packagingeurope +
European health officials struggle to decide if BPA is safe to use. Denise Grady, New York times +
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 +
Target will sell limited edition Blue-ray DVDs of Iron Man 2 on September 28th featuring individually numbered metal cases. Stephanie Sims - AHN Entertainment +
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 +
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 +
The Sex Pistols are now unveiling their own unisex fragrance, featuring classic Pistols imagery on the packaging. Mark Sutherland and Aymeric Pichevin, abc News +
Amazon has eliminated its over packaging issues with its packaging for the Amazon Kindle DX. Annual Design Review +
Nestle UK will launch Nescafé Original 3in1, instant coffee containing coffee, milk and sugar. Talking Retail +
Homemade granola company Hippie Chow will have its products sold in Dean & DeLuca stores. Joyce Smith, The Kansas City Star +
Pepsi Max hopes that its third new brand identity and positioning will help the soda compete with Coke. Natalie Zmuda, AdAge.com +
UK’s Frosty Jack's cider received a packaging redesign to convey the premium quality and high fruit content of the beverage. Talking Retail +