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New packaging for Denny

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:38:00 +0200

Denny Convenience Foods has modernised and revamped its Pour-Over-Sauces product packaging with a fresh new look to highlight the quality and excellent nourishment of the range.
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Datamonitor report highlights private labels impact in India

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:31:00 +0200

Datamonitor has released a new consumer insight report entitled The Impact of Private Labels on FMCG Companies in India. It indicates that private labels are increasingly posing threat for FMCG companies in India, for though the adoption of private labels began with the value proposition, consumers now perceive these brands are offering quality on par with other national brands
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People pay more for products that carry detailed nutritional information

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:13:00 +0200

People would be willing to pay more for products that carry detailed nutritional information than for the so-called light items. Thus it has been confirmed by researchers from the University of Santiago de Compostela (USC) and the Centre for Agro-Food Research and Technology of Aragón (CITA) in a new study on the nutritional labelling of breakfast biscuits. The study was published in Food Quality and Preference
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Choose appropriate toys through icon packaging

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:53:00 +0200

Woolworths' new range of toys for babies and children feature icons on the packaging that assist parents in choosing the right toy for their child's age group and development needs.
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Revamp Lifestyle packaging

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:04:00 +0200

Creative Licence visual communications team has completed the new look for the packaging for Lifestyle feminine hygiene pads. Its brief was to make the package stand out on cluttered retail shelves.
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Nkunzi buys Unsgaard Packaging

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:34:00 +0200

Unsgaard Packaging based in the Cape, has been bought by Nkunzi Investment Holdings, a BBBEE-rated company. This is a black-owned and controlled investment company, owned in the majority, by management with the remaining equity being held by Phinda Investments, Mehlesizwe Trust, a broad-based development trust and Investec Bank.
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New look for Bob Martin

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:32:00 +0200

With added reference to its heritage aligning local products to the original UK brand, Bob Martin, maker of pet healthcare products and supplements, has revitalised its look and extended its range.
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Plastic bags get thicker and more costly in 2010

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:12:00 +0200

Next year in June the plastic bags sold in supermarkets and other stores are likely to be increased in thickness, not because of new regulations, but because of the phased approach of the original rules.
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Call to enter 2010 D&AD

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 07:38:00 +0200

The call to enter the 2010 D&AD Awards and the 23 jury foremen were announced yesterday, Monday, 19 October 2009. Network# BBDO Johannesburg's Mike Schalit will lead the Radio Advertising jury.
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No labels, no cliches, it's Absolut

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:43:00 +0200

The limited edition Absolut Vodka bottle with no label was officially unveiled during London Fashion Week (18 - 22 September 2009), at an exclusive cocktail presented by Absolut and Fantastic Man. The original Absolut bottle, designed by Swedish designers Gunnar Broman and Hans Brindfors in 1979, but without the Absolut logo and label will be launched globally in October 2009.
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