A new design for the Colman's packaging has been unveiled in the UK as a way to celebrate the brand's 200 year heritage and put a focus on a locally sourced nature of the products ingredients.
The branding features vibrant, eye-catching imagery as well as clear text that lets shoppers know what's inside, but there's also additional information for consumers to appreciate. The products proudly boast their provenance with statements like "Crafted in Britain" to further reinforce the history of the condiments.
The Colman's packaging was explained further by Marketing Director for Savoury at Unilever UK & Ireland Fikerte Woldegiorgis who said, "We are the market leaders in condiments and meal makers and have been at the heart of British meal times for over 200 years. We’ve decided to undergo a brand refresh to highlight our long-standing heritage and shout about our support for the British farming industry. With provenance and authenticity high on the agenda (Nutrition and Health 2019), we are continuing to source as many of our ingredients from the UK as possible – and we want those that love Colman’s to know this. Our packaging refresh will remind loyal shoppers what we stand for and in turn, attract new consumers to the brand."
Heritage-Inspired Condiment Branding
The New Colman's Packaging Pays Homage to the Brand's History
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