Edible crayons

22-2-2010

These crayons are made from edible seeds, dried fruits and other healthy ingredients. The color of the crayon corresponds with the ingredients used. So you don’t have to worry when a child puts a crayon in his or her mouth!

Air purifying LED-lightbulbs

22-2-2010

This new LED lamp is economical, environmentally friendly and purifies the air. Dust, smoke and dust mites are all absorbed by the lamp.

McDonald’s ‘Easy order service’

21-2-2010

Schiphol Amsterdam Airport in The Netherlands is the first airport in Europe that has two ordering colums at the McDonald’s Restaurant in Lounge 3 (behind the passport check). Guests can use a touchscreen for their orders and pay by debit or credit card.

Sportsbeer

21-2-2010

Sportbrands and beer are not often related. Puma however, launches a special “Unity beer” with the upcoming world cup in South Africa in Mind.

Anti-hangover drink

20-2-2010

After 6 years of research they finally developed an anti-hangover drink. The contents of the 3cl bottle temper the hangover. The ingredients of the drink are a combination of several herbal extracts, with pear flavor. These herbs are known for their detoxifying effect. It should work approximately 45 minutes after consumption.

Vin service

20-2-2010

Vin Service is a delivery service in Leeuwarden, The Netherlands, for chilled beer, wine, soft drinks, chips and liquor. They also rent out party tents, BBQ’s and DVD players. They are open from Wednesday through Saturday from 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 and Sunday from 8:00 p.m. to 0:00. To create name recognition, they did most of their promotion through the social network Hyves.

Floating office

20-2-2010

In The Netherlands it’s not uncommon to live on water. The British company Space Water may even have based there H2Office on it . This floating office is suitable for two people, and can be placed in most ports. This creates opportunities for ports that are just not deep enough for most boats.

New KLM Economy Class seats

19-2-2010

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines introduced new seats in the economy class with a remarkable marketing campaign. The posters show passengers whithout seats, as if they are floating.

Restaurantweek during the winter in Boston

19-2-2010

Last March in Boston a “winter” restaurantweek was organised. This restaurantweek wasn’t only meant to eat out good and cheap, one could get discount for cinema- or theatretickets as well.

The Dutch "Beter Boerenbed" now on Youtube and Hyves

18-2-2010

The Dutch ‘Beter Boerenbed’ is for guests seeking quality on a small scale, for whom the experience itself is most important. It is a very comfortable and spacious tent. The tents at farmersground are CO2 neutral (no electricity, no gas). You have to heat the bath, shower and sauna yourself, of course with a clear instruction.  

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