Few 80-year-olds can claim to be trendsetters in the digital age, so how has a brand celebrating its eighth decade managed to take social media by storm? Launched in 1935, KitKat, with its trademark red wrapper and chocolate fingers, has not just stood the test of time, it has never stopped moving with it. Named […]
It is not a far cry to say that mobile phones are an integral part of our lives today. Based on a recent study conducted by creative agency We are Social, there are over 3.6 billion unique mobile users in the world. With 33 percent of the population using mobiles to access the Internet and […]
It’s hard to imagine summer at Starbucks without thinking of a cold Starbucks Frappuccino blended beverage and the green straw. Take a trip back two decades to the birth of the iconic summer beverage. In 1993, Starbucks had just a handful of stores in Los Angeles and fewer than 300 across the U.S. and Canada, […]
Today, 805 million people suffer from hunger in the world: an enormous figure that does not often make the headlines. To draw attention to this problem, the United Nations World Food Programme – the largest humanitarian organization fighting hunger worldwide, initiated the ‘805 million names’ awareness campaign, starring football player Zlatan Ibrahimovic. “Each one of […]
TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site, announced the 10 best burger restaurants in the U.S., according to the reviews and opinions of millions of travelers. From the Midwest farmlands out to the shores of Florida and Hawaii, these outstanding burger joints provide beef that’s a cut above. Top 10 Burger Joints in the U.S. 1. […]
In these constantly changing times, FMCG brands need to keep up with the latest trends and demands to ensure they are not left behind. Below are my top five trends to keep an eye on to ensure your food and beverage brand cuts through with a strong digital marketing strategy. 1) Tell your story… and […]
Wearing jewelry that looks like miniature food is not exactly a new trend—but what about necklaces that not only look like food but smell like delicious sweet treats as well? Retailer Tiny Hands serves up “a drool worthy menu of scented food jewelry that come in all sorts of candy shapes like cupcakes, donuts, waffles, […]
Marmite has lost its position as Britain’s favourite branded toast-topper to Rowse Honey as the UK’s love-hate relationship with the savoury spread took a turn for the worse. Sales of Marmite dipped 5% in terms of value and 1.2% in volume while sales of Rowse Honey soared nearly 18% in value and 21% in volume […]
Employees and executives from right across the UK’s food and hospitality industries have come together in the last 12 months in an extraordinary demonstration of corporate charity fundraising. From some of the biggest names on the UK High Street to individual employees ‘doing their bit’, the sectors’ ‘Food for Good’ campaign has raised an impressive […]
Dogs set to enjoy ‘season’s eatings’ as owners give them a taste of Christmas. With the celebration season around the corner, a survey from super-premium pet brand Fish4Dogs has revealed that Christmas Dinner is definitely on the menu for the pooches in our lives. As well as receiving cards, presents and special treats, many pampered […]