How negative health reports are hitting trust in food brands
An influx of negative news focusing on sugar, trans fats and misleading food labels has led to a distrust of brands and change in consumer buying behaviour, new research shows.
An influx of negative news focusing on sugar, trans fats and misleading food labels has led to a distrust of brands and change in consumer buying behaviour, new research shows.
After reporting its first positive sales in well over a year, Morrisons’ CEO David Potts has told Marketing Week that the big four supermarket is starting to see positive results from its brand development strategy and is standing out from rivals due to its in-store food making capabilities.
Brands could face a new sugar tax and restrictions on marketing sugary foods from January, but some are already showing the best response is to offer healthier options that research shows consumers want.
Jamie Oliver has joined forces with Leon to take action on sugary drinks and is urging other brands to do more to improve public health.
While its tactics will evolve, the fast food giant believes the consistency of its overarching marketing strategy is what grounds the brand.
Agencies will complain pre-testing snuffs out the creative spark, but in reality it helps brands identify the best-performing ads and make them even better.
The retailer, which has traditionally focused on in-store shopping only, also plans to roll out its click-and-collect initiative to all stores in Great Britain.