As demand for premium whisky continues to grow, owners of the world-renowned whisky, The Famous Grouse, recently approached Taxi Studio to redefine the packaging of The Black Grouse Alpha Edition, which is due to launch in Waitrose in the UK and roll out in international Duty Free outlets in August. The Alpha Edition is a […]
Scientists have managed to grow cells from cows into strips of muscle, which were then combined into a patty, cooked and served up to food experts. This world’s first lab-grown burger is the brainchild of the Netherlands-based Professor Mark Post of Maastricht University, who said that while this is “a very good start”, it will […]
The Unilever brand Marmite has unveiled a new strapline and its first TV ad in two years as part of a £2 million campaign. The “Love it. Hate it. Just don’t forget it” campaign aims to reinvigorate the brand’s popularity in the UK. The 90-second spot, which launched on August 5, spoofs animal-rescue documentaries. It […]
Turkey brand Bernard Matthews is rolling out a new identity, created by Springetts. The new look aims to be ‘modern and forward-thinking’ while focusing on the provenance of the brand, according to Springetts design director Claire Ganly. Ganly says, ‘We really wanted to focus on the provenance of the brand – they’ve been around for […]
It seems entirely appropriate that following the end of the world’s most famous cycle race, Dutch brewer Bavaria should launch two new beers, Bavaria Radler Lemon and Bavaria Radler Grapefruit, inspired by the sport of cycling. With a long history of quenching the thirst of cyclists across Germany, these shandy-style beers are expected to be […]
Heineken lager brand Fosters is to run an experiential marketing campaign to support its continued ‘Good Call’ TV advertising. Developed by Space, the activity will see brand ambassadors invite customers to play the Good Call, Bad Call Wheel of Fortune Game, which will be located at both the Old Trafford County Cricket Ground in Manchester […]
Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff stars in Publicis London spot, shot by Little Fish Films’ Gus Filgate. United Biscuits is bringing Jacob’s Cream Crackers back on TV throughout August in a £1.5m campaign with sporting legend, Flintoff. Emphasising the versatility of Jacob’s Cream Crackers at mealtimes, the campaign will grow further awareness of savoury biscuits amongst consumers […]
Powerful Yogurt, the first-ever Greek yogurt designed for men, has signed an agreement with Irepak Ltd. that will bring the Powerful yogurt line to the UK and Ireland in the first quarter of 2014. The product will be available in supermarkets, gyms, health food stores and nutrition outlets. The agreement marks Powerful Yogurt’s first wave […]
Sainsbury’s has responded to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) ruling not to ban the Tesco Price Promise, following its complaint that it was ‘misleading’ in its comparison claims. The Sainsbury’s print ad campaign is expected to roll out using the slogan “same price, different values” in relation to where their own-brand produce is sourced, claiming […]
Big Fish has created new branding and packaging for bakery brand Fudges, renaming it as Thomas J Fudge’s Remarkable Bakery. Caitlin Carter, account manager at Big Fish, says, ‘The key word for the rebrand was “remarkable”, the biscuits are remarkable, the packaging is remarkable and the brand is remarkable.’ The new look was developed by […]