Board games are enjoying a sales boom after consumers took strongly to the category in 2012. And leading suppliers have told ToyNews they expect 2013 to be another successful year. Recent research by Netmums and Mattel shows that double ...
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The first toys based on Woolly and Tig will hit shelves in July 2013. And master toy licensee Golden Bear says the full launch will happen in autumn/winter. But the toys are so sought after that parents have already resorted to making ...
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The new allergen labeling regulations for foods sold in Canada, which were announced on 14 February 2011 came into force from 3 August 2012. According to Health Canada, the regulations will help parents and Canadians who suffer from food ...
US-based manufacturer of primary batteries Energizer is all set to launch its new child-resistant packaging for coin lithium batteries, which has been designed to reduce the occurrence of ingestions of batteries by children and the ...
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SOFTWARE companies that make mobile phone apps were being investigated to determine whether they have violated the privacy rights of children by quietly collecting personal information from phones and sharing it with advertisers and data ...
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Bizline, the importer of Choco 4 lollies, has been facing opposition to its packaging that is reportedly very similar to blister packs containing pills. Parents have voiced concern that kids would mistake medicines for lollies, though ...
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In recognition of women who have overcome obstacles to make a positive difference in the lives of others, the AK Steel Foundation is underwriting the Steel Magnolia Awards honoring six women who reside in the vicinity of AK Steel's ...
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Once upon a time,there lived a mechanical engineer who pondered a question that has bothered intelligent,curious children for years.Namely,what qualities would the glass in Cinderella's slippers need to have in order for her to walk and ...
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USA-Ricketts Field,Farmington,NM,has always been more than just a local ball park for this city near America's Four Corners.Since opening its doors in 1965,the stadium has been the home of one of Little League Baseball's signature ...
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Princes has added new lines to its Crosse & Blackwell 4Kids pasta range in the UK as it relaunches the brand. The UK food and drink group said it will take 4Kids into pasta meals with the launch of two products: pasta with sausages and ...
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Despite all the joyful songs and happy wishes, the holiday period can be stressful, especially for those who host parties. There are decorations to put up, food to prepare and gifts to wrap. Sometimes, preparing for the holidays can feel ...
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Mars Inc has extended its Uncle Ben's rice offering in the UK with the launch of a 'Twice the Fibre' line. The food giant is hoping to target parents looking to get more fibre into their family meals with the range, which offers "a blend ...
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UK children's meal producer Little Dish has revamped its range to include new recipes and packaging. In stores from July, the revised range includes fish pie with pollock and new four-cheese sauce. The new colour-coded packaging ...
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Organic baby food brand Plum Baby has launched a range of meals for babies based on recipes from around the world. The Taste Adventures meals, targeted at babies aged ten months plus, will be the first use of international recipes for ...
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Kellogg has launched a raft of breakfast products in the US, including new Mini-Wheats, Pop Tart and Special K lines. The company has developed the first non-shredded cereal for its Mini-Wheats brand and added a "new take" to its Pop-Tart ...
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