Oreo shines a spotlight on broken cookies with its latest product -- the limited-edition tubes of vanilla cream. This stems from the philosophy of kintsugi which comes from Japanese culture. It translates to 'golden joinery' which is the work of repairing broken pottery using dusted or mixed lacquer with precious metals.
This gives the cracks from the damage a unique filled line. Oreo turns this idea into its cookies as the squeezed tubes are filled with the classic vanilla creme and are available for a brief time in Mexico. Fans can mend their broken Oreo cookies and create a beautifully imperfect cookie. This initiative is developed by the team at Leo Burnett Brazil and Mexico.
Cookie-Inspired Vanilla Creme Tubes
Oreo Honors Broken Cookies with the Art of Kintsugi
Trend Themes
1. Cookie Repair Kits - Innovative cookie repair kits introduce a novel way for consumers to engage with and personalize their snacks.
2. Cultural Heritage Food Products - Embodying philosophies from diverse cultures in food products can create unique value propositions and deepen consumer connections.
3. Limited-edition Food Releases - Launching exclusive, time-sensitive food items fosters excitement and urgency among consumers, driving brand engagement.
Industry Implications
1. Snack Foods - The snack foods industry can benefit from integrating cultural stories and repair aesthetics to elevate product appeal.
2. Marketing and Advertising - Adopting cultural narratives and visual storytelling opens new strategies for marketing and advertising agencies to captivate audiences.
3. Food Packaging - Innovative packaging solutions that complement the concept of mending or customization can redefine consumer product interaction.