http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5NRcZhP6a8 Unilever has been banned from running two Flora ads that make unjustified claims about its Pro-Activ spread. The Advertising Standards Authority received two complaints about two ads by Adam & Eve/DDB, which feature two women who lowered their cholesterol levels with Flora Pro-Activ. The complainants questioned whether the ads’ claim that “no other food […]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAGZOPK1UkM Unilever snack brand Pot Noodle has escaped censure from the ad watchdog, despite two complaints from members of the public that it was “offensive” and “encouraged harmful discriminatory behaviour and treatment towards transsexual people”. The ad, created by Mother, featured a male actor with visible stubble wearing various outfits. The character was shown in […]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vj3xaxQMGyo For 100 years, Hellmann’s has been a part of America’s tables helping to turn meals into moments for families across the country. In celebration of its centennial, Hellmann’s brought together the best people, food and ingredients around the World’s Longest Picnic Table just blocks from Richard Hellmann’s original deli. Chef Mario Batali, Chef Tim […]
Unilever is bringing back the iconic sunflower logo for Flora as part of its biggest marketing investment in the brand to kickstart sales. The logo – which has not appeared on pack for 15 years – will be introduced through a nationwide advertising push aimed at mums that will champion the sunflower as the “hero […]
Unilever-owned food brand Knorr is launching an online portal to recruit food enthusiasts to act as advocates as part of a wider £12m marketing push to raise its profile in the UK. The food maker is switching from promoting the convenience of its products to creating campaigns that push its quality and taste credentials. The […]
Unilever-owned snack Pot Noodle has had a post on its Facebook page banned for being “crass and degrading” towards women. The Advertising Standards Authority received two types of complaints about three Piri Piri Pot Noodles ads that appeared on the Pot Noodle Facebook page. It upheld one of the complaints for one of the ads, […]
Unilever announced the opening of a new ice cream factory in Konya, Turkey; following an investment of over €95 million. The new factory, which aims to be the first Unilever ice-cream factory in the world with LEED Certification, is another example of how sustainability is at the heart of Unilever’s business model. It reuses rain […]
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 […]
Cornetto is challenging ice cream fans to put their tongues to the test in the world’s first-ever online licking competition. Battle of the tongues The Cornetto Lick Challenge gives fans the chance to take on actor Nick Afanasiev, who is famed for his licking feats with his 8.9cm tongue. Challengers need to have a webcam […]
The social and environmental policies of the world’s ten biggest food and beverage giants need a major shake-up, said international relief and development organization Oxfam America as it launched its new global campaign called ‘Behind the Brands‘. The campaign was launched with new research that for the first time scores and ranks the agricultural policies, […]