Disaronno has unveiled its new advertising campaign for its latest creation, Disaronno Velvet, which is airing in the UK from now.
A fresh take on the brand, and inspired by the Italian concept of La Dolce Vita, the new ad for pairs Disaronno Velvet with the elegance and glamour of Italy’s culture.
The new commercial is shot in black and white and champions the icons that defined the period of great Italian beauty and the country’s heritage of celebrity and class.
It features a sophisticated rooftop terrace setting, showcasing the skyline of Rome as the perfect backdrop for the refreshingly smooth liqueur.
The final scene transforms the commercial into full-colour, revealing Disaronno’s contemporary all-white bottle design as "the new dolce vita".
“We are very excited to bring our newest commercial to Disaronno lovers across the UK as well as celebrating the contemporary twist on our classic Italian heritage that Disaronno Velvet brings so effortlessly," said Miranda Osborne, Category and Marketing Director at Disaronno International UK. “Our newest campaign shows our continued commitment to the UK and the big ambitions we have in the pipeline in this market.”
Disaronno is set to invest £1.3m into the media rollout of the commercial, with the campaign aiming to support the key Easter trading period.
The commercial will air in the UK until 11th April across some of the UK’s biggest channels including Channel 4, ITV and Sky.
A first for the brand in the UK, Lipton is entering the kombucha space with the launch of its bold and refreshing Lipton Kombucha range. The innovation is poised to shake up the market and tap into its immense potential, promising a delicious burst of flavour and variety for new drinkers to the category and existing kombucha enthusiasts. The new Lipton Kombucha, available now, is a combination of great tasting flavours, including Strawberry Mint, Raspberry and Mango Passionfruit.
Lipton, the UK’s number one Ice Tea brand, is looking to tap into the kombucha segment opportunity further. The launch, from the already well-known and well-loved Lipton brand, looks to bring a wide variety of customers into the space and bring kombucha to the mainstream with new, delicious tasting Lipton Kombucha flavours.
The Kombucha market has been growing rapidly at 39 per cent since Covid and is now valued at an impressive £33 million, showing the growth opportunity this represents for retailers. As experts in tea, Lipton has blended kombucha with natural fruit flavours, the brand’s famous Lipton tea and tiny bubbles to make a great new drink for customers, which is low in sugar, low in calories and made with naturally fermented tea.
“We know how popular the kombucha trend is and believe Lipton has created a product that can introduce even more people to the category and its benefits," said Ben Parker, VP Sales Off-Trade, Carlsberg Britvic. "As a brand, we are in a good position to grow an exciting category and we’re really looking forward to shoppers being able to try the flavours and for retailers to reap the current untapped rewards of stocking it.”
Lipton Kombucha is available in 250ml single cans and multipacks of four, meeting demand for those on-the-go moments as well as for at-home enjoyment.
The launch will be supported by the new campaign "Kombucha-cha-cha", dramatizing how Lipton Kombucha makes you feel alive with tea that’s bursting with life, delivered with great taste and flavour. As well as this, there will be out-of-home advertising, PR, social media, disruptive marketing in-stores and sampling.
British sweet maker Swizzels has revealed new, limited-edition Squashies Drumchick.
Ahead of Easter, Swizzels has given its popular treats a seasonal twist, inspired by the success of Squashies – the No.1 sugar confectionery brand in the market*. The new Squashies Drumchick feature bright packaging and a chick-shaped design, set to stand out on shelves and drive seasonal sales.
Featuring a unique dual-flavour combination of orange and pineapple, Squashies Drumchick will offer retailers a chance to expand their Easter range beyond chocolate and cater to increasing demand from consumers for alternative sweet treats.
The limited-edition, 120g bags are now available to purchase in cases of 12 (MRSP: £1.15) and retailers are encouraged to stock up as shoppers plan ahead for Easter.
This year, the sweet maker’s range sees the return of the best-selling Sweet Shop Favourite tubs and vegan-friendly variety bags, including Scrumptious Sweets, Luscious Lollies and Curious Chews.
These individually wrapped sweets appeal to shoppers looking for treats to gift, share with family and friends and use for Easter egg hunts over the bank holiday weekend.
“Whilst Easter is usually associated with chocolate, we’ve noted rising demand for alternative sweet treats," said Clare Newton, trade marketing manager at Swizzels. "As a result, we’ve launched Squashies Drumchick to help retailers elevate their Easter offerings and boost sales.
“Squashies Drumchick play into the popularity of fruity flavours and limited-edition, seasonal treats and are ideal for retailers looking to diversify their Easter range, compliment chocolate confectionery and appeal to a broader range of shoppers looking for something refreshing, fun and affordable this year.
“Our variety bags and Sweet Shop Favourite tubs are also a perfect addition to retailers' Easter selection, offering something for everyone celebrating the occasion.”
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New Frubes yoghurt pack design with natural flavours and gaming QR codes
Kids’ yoghurt brand Frubes, owned by Yoplait, has relaunched with a new-look pack in a bid to drive differentiation, bring fun and excitement, increase loyalty and make Frubes the yoghurt brand of choice for lunchboxes and snacking.
The new pack design dials up naturality, calling out the use of natural flavours, no added colours and will also carry a new reassurance message focused on the nutritional benefits of Frubes. This focuses on dairy goodness, fortification critical for kids’ bone development and a call out on the taste and texture that kids love.
Children will now be able to find a new game on the back of pack which taps into the craze for gaming. Targeted at children aged seven-13-years-old, the new packs feature QR codes which unlocks characters and skills and there is £1,000 worth of gaming vouchers up for grabs every month.
“Our new Frubes packs have been updated to bring the fun we know kids are looking for from their favourite brands and also bring the reassurance we know parents and carers are looking for from a nutritional perspective,” explains Ewa Moxham, Head of Marketing for Yoplait.
“Keeping our brands relevant is critical to ensuring shoppers pick them up and children want them included as part of their lunch and snack times. We are putting a huge focus on Frubes in 2025 with the aim of bringing new shoppers into the kids’ yoghurt category and retaining our existing loyal consumers.”
The Frubes re-launch is being supported by £1.5million marketing investment which includes on-line video advertising, video on demand advertising, digital out of home advertising, social and influencer campaigns.
Milk brandYAZOO is set to “shake” up the milkshake category and inspire incremental growth with the launch of its new “Inspirations” range.
Available in wholesale and grocery now, the YAZOO 'Inspirations' range, featuring Birthday Cake and Caramel Blondie flavours, has been developed to capitalise on the growing consumer demand for indulgent, on-the-go treats and support driving incremental sales for retailers. With a recommended retail price of £1.50 and available in cases of 12, the new flavours offer a strong margin opportunity for retailers.
With consumers continuing to seek affordable “pick-me-up” moments, sales of dairy drinks are performing well, growing faster than the market at +28.4 per cent YOY. This success is buoyed by the performance of the YAZOO brand, which sells two bottles every second across the UK.
This presents a significant opportunity for retailers to cater to demand by offering a range of high-quality, indulgent products that satisfy the desire for great taste and value – from a brand that consumers know and trust. These unique flavours aim to drive incremental sales by attracting new customers and increasing basket spend.
Following an extensive R&D process, which included taste tests with over 2,000 consumers, the two new YAZOO flavours outperformed the leading indulgent flavoured milk in testing, with a higher overall appeal, purchase intent, and taste preference. Two-thirds of people felt that these flavours were unique to the market, with testing results demonstrating a 91 per cent concept appeal and a high purchase intent of 82 per cent.
"YAZOO has always been about delivering delicious and convenient milk flavoured drinks that consumers love," says Gabriella Sudall, Marketing Manager, FrieslandCampina UK Ltd. "With our new YAZOO Inspirations range, we're taking that to the next level. These unique flavours, inspired by popular treats, offer retailers a fantastic opportunity to tap into the growing demand for indulgent, on-the-go options and drive incremental sales. We're confident that Birthday Cake and Caramel Blondie will be a hit with both existing YAZOO fans and new customers alike."
Packaged in 100 per cent recycled plastic (rPET) bottles with easily peelable sleeves and tethered caps for effortless recycling, YAZOO Inspirations is as convenient as it is delicious. Consumer feedback directly influenced the packaging design, ensuring maximum shelf appeal and encouraging impulse trial.
YAZOO is supporting the launch with a robust £3m ATL media campaign invested in driving awareness, trial and loyalty and targeted support within both grocery and wholesale. The campaign kicks off with in-depot activity, including demo days with sampling, online support and OOH activity.
YAZOO Inspirations Birthday Cake and Caramel Blondie are available through all major wholesalers and distributors. Retailers should stock up now.
The Paddy Power Kabaddi World Cup 2025 will bring sports fans from across the globe to the West Midlands this month – and attendees will now be able to enjoy the World Cup’s official beer, as well as a specially curated menu of food and drink for the duration of the competition. Produced in partnership with Coventry based brewery Dhillon’s, Raider has been created especially for the competition, presented in bespoke cans that will satisfy lager lovers and sports fans alike.
“Bringing this international competition to the UK for the first time means that we want to give guests an authentic British experience – and what better place to start, than by launching the World Cup’s own official beer, brewed right in the heart of the West Midlands," said Prem Singh, Chief Executive of the British Kabaddi League.
Located in Coventry, Dhillon's Brewery is an award-winning microbrewery with a rich and dynamic story. The brewery was founded in 2015 by Dal Dhillon, who chased his dream of brewing beautifully crafted beer at the heart of the Midlands. The Brewery sits adjacent to the CBS Arena, one of the tournament’s venues, and from that base they produce exciting and well-crafted ales using a mix of traditional and modern brewing methods. The beer itself, Raider, is a Pilsner Lager; classic and refreshing with malty sweetness coupled with a crisp cool finish – and it’s 100 per cent Vegan.
Dal Dhillon said of the announcement: "We're thrilled to be partnering with the Paddy Power Kabaddi World Cup 2025 and to be brewing the official beer for the event, which we're welcoming in the UK for the first time! As a home-grown business with deep roots in the community, supporting local initiatives has always been one of our core values. We're delighted to be uniting Coventry with the World Cup, to celebrate the rich cultural background both the city and the event have to offer.
The Paddy Power Kabaddi World Cup 2025 is hosted as a joint venture between World Kabaddi, England Kabaddi Association, the British Kabaddi League, West Midlands Combined Authority, the four hosting local authorities of Wolverhampton, Coventry, Birmingham and Walsall and the University of Wolverhampton. The championship will take place in venues across the region between 17th and 23rd March. The tournament is supported by £500,000 of funding support from the UK Government’s Commonwealth Games Legacy Enhancement Fund and by the championship’s title sponsor Paddy Power. The World Cup will also work with charity partner, Sporting Equals, to accelerate the charity’s goal of promoting community cohesion and eradicate racism in sport.
The Paddy Power Kabaddi World Cup 2025 official beer is now available to pre-order. The beer will also be available to VIP hospitality guests for the duration of the championships. Pre-order yours now at dhillonsbrewery.com/shop.