Joe mentions the packaging change in the thread below.
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/299825-New-RR-Soaps?p=4260494#post4260494
I thought the new containers were just for the new artisan soaps. I didn't realize new stock of the older Artisan soaps that previously sold in the 8 oz. containers were now moving to the smaller ones too... I understand the rationale, but I liked the larger containers. I don't like the smaller Cella-like containers, but the S. Maria container is pretty nice though.