Peace, love and ice cream
To celebrate gay and lesbian couples getting married in Vermont, Ben & Jerry’s has changed the name of its Chubby Hubby ice cream to Hubby Hubby. The ice-cream giant joined with Freedom to Marry in September to sell the renamed ice cream across the state.
Behemoth brews
Giant teacups made by the British Plastics Federation’s EPS Group went on show at the 100% Design London exhibition in Earl’s Court last month. The huge teacups were inspired by the exhibition’s British theme. Those with a penchant for oversized EPS crockery were able to buy the cups at the show and proceeds went to homeless charity Shelter.
Packaging gets fruity
A Daily Mail reader has expressed his outrage at the illustrations on the packaging for Haribo’s Maoam sweets which, he says, show a lemon and lime “locked in a carnal encounter”. Mr Simon Simpkins, from Pontefract, West Yorkshire, wrote to the newspaper to express his disgust at the images after buying a packet for his two children.
Birthday cheer Design agency
Elmwood celebrated its 20th birthday this month with parties held at its London and Edinburgh offices. The events also coincided with the launch of GBC (Good Beer Cheer) beer, which was the tipple of choice at the stylish events. Packaging News was on hand to sample the delights and awards top marks to the pale ale.
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