The commercial value of heritage to food and drinks brands is well known. It engenders loyalty, even love sometimes. It attracts consumers, both at home and overseas. It is a source of differentiation. Many a heritage brand has succeeded because it has capitalised on its long history, its inherent Britishness and its reputation for design […]
Wine consumption has traditionally been associated, especially in mature wine markets, with food. However, in recent years recent years we have witnessed a sharp resurgence of occasional consumption linked to festivities, social gatherings and special occasions. Nowadays, consumers opt for wine as a drink of pleasure, capable of enhancing the sensorial aspects of a good […]
Momentum is building towards a sugar tax. What does this mean for Britain’s sugary brands? Earlier in March 2016, the Health Secretary, Jeremy Hunt, stated unequivocally that the idea remains on the table. He was echoing a statement made by the Prime Minister in January, and advice issued by Public Health England in October. The […]
Words tell stories of course, but they help paint pictures too. In the case of good package design, words can be as evocative as images. The combination is most powerful when working together to convey a consistent, engaging and rounded story. ‘Writing for brands’ is now a firmly established category in the best creative awards, […]