BITE SIZE
M&M's has introduced a new cookie, the 'Bite Size', which is manufactured and distributed by D.F Stauffer Biscuit Company and made with milk chocolate M&M's.
It's available in a convenient 1.8oz bag in a 30 or 60 pack case and an easy to display 12-count caddie.
www.mms.com
TOUCH SCREEN
Thales is to provide Qatar with in-flight entertainment and communications systems for its Boeing 787 aircraft.
The TopSeries system features passenger touch screen displays, interface options for personal electronic devices and 3D audio technology. Qatar will also launch Thalesf new passenger handset controller which enables passengers to play games and navigate through the system using touch screen. Broadband connectivity will also be integrated. www.thalesgroup.com
BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE
Italian olive oil producer cufrol is marketing a new product called "A Beautiful Oil for Beautiful People."
The light and fruity extra virgin oil is sourced from central-southern Italy and is cold-extracted. Its shelf life is 18 months from the bottling date and it comes in a half-litre can. www.cufrol.com
SOAP SOLUTION
Ecolab and PZ Cussons have launched a new shower and hand wash solution exclusively for the hospitality and food-service market.
The system provides controlled doses in easy-to-refill dispensers. Semi-transparent sides means levels can be monitored easily and the plastic casing is recyclable. Carex, a top PZ Cusson brand is antibacterial but dermatologically tested with a non-drying formulation using moisturiser, whilst Imperial Leather is based on PZ Cusson's top-selling limited edition products. www.ecolab.com
DEGRADABLE CLING FILM
LINPAC Packaging has created a new degradable polythene-based cling film.
Designed to reduce the environmental impact of littering, the oxo-degradable film contains natural additives which allow it to break down slowly into fragments of molecular chains which can then be assimilated by micro-organisms when exposed to heat and light. The film has a shelf-life of over 12 months and degrades after use in 1-4 years. It's available in mother roles or refill roles. www.linpac.com
MOBILE CLEANING
Lagafors has launched two new mobile cleaning units.
The LWP-M is a lightweight mobile cleaning unit with a low-pressure pump, compressor, injector, hoses and chemical containers, which allow two different chemicals to be used along with water and air. www.lagafors.se
Sunscreen in a pouch
SunShots are a new holiday convenience product to hit the market | handy pocket-size pouches of sun cream.
The single-use pouches contain 20ml of SPF 25 sun protection cream with a five-star UVA protection rating. Non-greasy, the cream is also water resistant and has anti-ageing benefits. www.sunshots.co.uk
