Product Insights: Global Product Innovation Update, November 2011

The Global Product Innovation Update is Datamonitor's monthly review of new products and innovations. Focusing on the food, drinks, personal care, and household goods industries in Europe, North America, South and Central America, and Asia Pacific, it tracks major product developments and key category, claim, and flavor trends.

Keep up to date with developments in the food, drinks, personal care, and household goods industries by accessing the latest data and insight. Drive product ideation by studying the latest consumer goods innovations from around the world. Gain a detailed understanding of category, claim, and flavor trends in the food, drink, personal care, and household goods industries.

A handmade popcorn that focuses on novel flavors and environmental benefits has been launched, while cola has made its debut in both dried fruit snacks and cake mixes. Meanwhile, a soft drink that claims to actively prevent tooth decay has hit headlines, while a tofu-based drink has been made available for consumers.

What are the latest category, claim, and flavor trends in the consumer packaged goods industry? What are the major new product and packaging developments in this sector that I need to be aware of?

Table of contents

DATAMONITOR VIEW
•Catalyst
•Summary

FLAVOR/FRAGRANCE ANALYSIS
•Cereal bars: top flavors in new products
?Europe
?North America
?South and Central America
?Asia Pacific
•Carbonates: top flavors in new products
?Europe
?North America
?South and Central America
?Asia Pacific
•Female fragrances: top fragrances in new products
?Europe
?North America
?South and Central America
?Asia Pacific
•Fabric softeners: top fragrances in new products
?Europe
?North America
?South and Central America
?Asia Pacific

NEW FOOD REVIEW
•African superfruit explores popcorn possibilities
•New food launches by category, July to September 2011: yogurt proves popular in Europe
?Europe
?North America
?South and Central America
?Asia Pacific
•Product claims: new food launches, July to September
?Europe
?North America
?South and Central America
?Asia Pacific

NEW DRINKS REVIEW
•Soft drinks go tooth-friendly with anti-cavity launch
•New drinks launches by category, July to September 2011: liqueurs a hit in North America
?Europe
?North America
?South and Central America
?Asia Pacific
•Product claims: new drinks launches, July to September
?Europe
?North America
?South and Central America
?Asia Pacific

NEW PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS REVIEW
•A more indulgent way to kill germs
•New personal care launches by category, July to September 2011: soap down the drain in North America
?Europe
?North America
?South and Central America
?Asia Pacific
•Product claims: new personal care launches, July to September
?Europe
?North America
?South and Central America
?Asia Pacific

NEW HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS REVIEW
•Stackable detergent refills promote green credentials
•New household goods launches by category, July to September 2011: household towels dominate in South and Central America
?Europe
?North America
?South and Central America
?Asia Pacific
•Product claims: new household goods launches, July to September
?Europe
?North America
?South and Central America
?Asia Pacific

APPENDIX
•About Product Launch Analytics
•Editors
•Ask the analyst
•Disclaimer

TABLES
•Table: Top claims in new food launches in Europe, July 2011 to September 2011, and growth compared to July 2010 to September
•Table: Top claims in new food launches in North America, July 2011 to September 2011, and growth compared to July 2010 to September
•Table: Top claims in new food launches in South and Central America, July 2011 to September 2011, and growth compared to July 2010 to September
•Table: Top claims in new food launches in South and Central America, July 2011 to September 2011, and growth compared to July 2010 to September
•Table: Top claims in new drinks launches in Europe, July 2011 to September 2011, and growth compared to July 2010 to September
•Table: Top claims in new drinks launches in North America, July 2011 to September 2011, and growth compared to July 2010 to September
•Table: Top claims in new drinks launches in South and Central America, July 2011 to September 2011, and growth compared to July 2010 to September
•Table: Top claims in new drinks launches in Asia Pacific, July 2011 to September 2011, and growth compared to July 2010 to September
•Table: Top claims in new personal care launches in Europe, July 2011 to September 2011, compared to July 2010 to September
•Table: Top claims in new personal care launches in North America, July 2011 to September 2011, compared to July 2010 to September
•Table: Top claims in new personal care launches in South and Central America, July 2011 to September 2011, compared to July 2010 to September
•Table: Top claims in new personal care launches in Asia Pacific, July 2011 to September 2011, compared to July 2010 to September
•Table: Top claims in new household goods launches in Europe, July 2011 to September 2011, compared to July 2010 to September
•Table: Top claims in new household goods launches in North America, July 2011 to September 2011, compared to July 2010 to September
•Table: Top claims in new household goods launches in South and Central America, July 2011 to September 2011, compared to July 2010 to September
•Table: Top claims in new household goods launches in Asia Pacific, July 2011 to September 2011, compared to July 2010 to September

FIGURES
•Figure: Cereal bars: top flavors in new products in Europe
•Figure: Cereal bars: top flavors in new products in North America
•Figure: Cereal bars: top flavors in new products in South and Central America
•Figure: Cereal bars: top flavors in new products in Asia Pacific
•Figure: Carbonates: top flavors in new products in Europe
•Figure: Carbonates: top flavors in new products in North America
•Figure: Carbonates: top flavors in new products in South and Central America
•Figure: Carbonates: top flavors in new products in Asia Pacific
•Figure: Female fragrances: top flavors in new products in Europe
•Figure: Female fragrances: top flavors in new products in North America
•Figure: Female fragrances: top flavors in new products in South and Central America
•Figure: Female fragrances: top flavors in new products in Asia Pacific
•Figure: Fabric softeners: top fragrances in new products in Europe
•Figure: Fabric softeners: top fragrances in new products in North America
•Figure: Fabric softeners: top fragrances in new products in South and Central America
•Figure: Fabric softeners: top fragrances in new products in Asia Pacific
•Figure: Inspiral Poshcorn Popcorn – Baobab Sherbet, Chocolate
•Figure: Arla Yoggi Yalla! Drinking Yoghurt – Touch of Africa Melon Lemon Baobab
•Figure: Nakd Infused Raisins – Crazy Cola, Tangy Lime
•Figure: James Martin Bakery Cake Mix – Baked Lemon Cheesecake, Cherry & Chocolate Cupcake, Chocolate & Cola Cake, Raspberry & White Chocolate Cupcake, Strawberry & White Chocolate Cupcake
•Figure: Kaldi Coffee Farm Baumkuchen – Sweet Potato Shochu
•Figure: Chuao Chocolatier Chocolate Bar – Potato Chips in Chocolate
•Figure: ChocoFlora Snack Bars with Lactic Acid Bacteria – with Milk Chocolate, with White Chocolate
•Figure: Extra Zero Wafer – Pizza Flavor
•Figure: Leading food launches by category in Europe, July 2011 to September 2011, and growth compared to July 2010 to September
•Figure: Leading food launches by category in North America, July 2011 to September 2011, and growth compared to July 2010 to September
•Figure: Leading food launches by category in South and Central America, July 2011 to September 2011, and growth compared to July 2010 to September
•Figure: Leading food launches by category in Asia Pacific, July 2011 to September 2011, and growth compared to July 2010 to September
•Figure: Healthy Sweet Fruit Punch Splash
•Figure: FruiTofu Tofu Drink – with Apricot, with Banana & Vanilla, with Blueberry
•Figure: Black Queen Flavoured Vodka
•Figure: Bols Foam Alcoholic Liqueur Foam – Amaretto, Banana, Blue, Cacao White, Creme de Cassis, Peppermint
•Figure: Amazon Beer Forest Bacuri Beer
•Figure: Tesco High Juice – Orange & Mandarin & Lemon, Pineapple & Papaya & Lychee, Pineapple & Passionfruit & Guanabana
•Figure: Mercurio Erbe CicoRiso Instant Drink with Rice and Chicory
•Figure: Leading drinks launches by category in Europe, July 2011 to September 2011, and growth compared to July 2010 to September
•Figure: Leading drinks launches by category in North America, July 2011 to September 2011, and growth compared to July 2010 to September
•Figure: Leading drinks launches by category in South and Central America, July 2011 to September 2011, and growth compared to July 2010 to September
•Figure: Leading drinks launches by category in Asia Pacific, July 2011 to September 2011, and growth compared to July 2010 to September
•Figure: Bath & Body Works Pocketbac Anti-Bacterial Hand Gel – Caramel Cocoa Whip, Dipped Strawberry, Mocha Mousse, Pistachio Vanilla, Raspberry Ganache Swirl
•Figure: Kalya Jells Trufa Moisturising Body Gel – White Chocolate, Chocolate and Hazelnut, Chocolate and Cherry, Chocolate and Passionfruit, Chocolate and Strawberry
•Figure: Aspelle Dermocosmeticos Blusher – Elegance, Imperial, Majestic
•Figure: Pastattiva Pastalax Dietary Supplement Paste
•Figure: Nuga Best Toothpaste
•Figure: Oriflame Love Potion Eau de Parfum
•Figure: Leading personal care launches by category in Europe, July 2011 to September 2011, and growth compared to July 2010 to September
•Figure: Leading personal care launches by category in North America, July 2011 to September 2011, and growth compared to July 2010 to September
•Figure: Leading personal care launches by category in South and Central America, July 2011 to September 2011, and growth compared to July 2010 to September
•Figure: Leading personal care launches by category in Asia Pacific, July 2011 to September 2011, and growth compared to July 2010 to September
•Figure: Safylla Multi Surface Cleaner
•Figure: Amazon H2O Concentrated Dish Detergent – Acai, Guarana & Orange; Concentrated Dish Detergent Refill – Acai
•Figure: Denk Mit Dish Detergent – Dragonfruit & Watermelon
•Figure: Air Wick Colour Change Candle – Cocoa Truffle & Creme, Mulled Wine & Cinnamon Apple, Precious Silk & Oriental Orchids, Rich Vanilla & Caramel Swirl
•Figure: Kleenex Auto Tissues with Sneeze Shield – Brooklyn, Harlem, Manhattan, Soho
•Figure: Leading household goods launches by category in Europe, July 2011 to September 2011, and growth compared to July 2010 to September
•Figure: Leading household goods launches by category in North America, July 2011 to September 2011, and growth compared to July 2010 to September
•Figure: Leading household goods launches by category in South and Central America, July 2011 to September 2011, and growth compared to July 2010 to September
•Figure: Leading household goods launches by category in Asia Pacific, July 2011 to September 2011, and growth compared to July 2010 to September

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