Burger King is introducing improvements to the French fries, a product often perceived as one of the major contributors to the obesity problem. The No.2 fast food chain has dramatically reduced the amount of calories in the popular item on the menu—it now includes 40% less fat and 30% fewer calories than the similar offering in the rival chain, McDonald’s. Due to its “lighter” character that delivers more joy than guilt, the new crinkle-cut product was named “Satisfries.”
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KRAFT Mac & Cheese is promoting its four new flavours with the fictitiously nostalgic campaign that makes the audience believe that the new products have been around in the USA for decades. The agency Crispin Porter & Bogusky has developed fake online documentaries to “prove” that Cheese Jalapeno, Three Cheese Jalapeno, Garlic & Herb Alfredo, Buffalo Cheddar and Cheesy Southwest Chipotle played their role in the country’s history and became true cultural icons.
Mondelēz International is using the power of fresh talents and innovative ideas in the mobile area to boost the popularity of its much-loved confectionery brands. As part of its ongoing Mobile Futures program, the company is launching seven mobile pilots, developed earlier in collaborative duos of nine U.S. start-ups and the company’s brands, in order to drive consumer engagement on mobile platforms. The match-ups were created and activated in early 2013 during the first 90-day phase of the Mobile Futures program, which now enters the second 90-day incubating phase. The company is set to introduce two more new pilots in May.
Now, taste, smell and look are not enough to render the full picture of the food product. Acclaimed food designers Bompas & Parr created a musical spoon and a set of vibrant handmade bowls that capture the character of the five new flavors of Heinz baked beans—Curry, Fiery Chilli, Barbecue, Cheddar Cheese, and Garlic & Herbs. The most impressive piece in this state-of-the-art experience is the spoon with a very small embedded MP3 player—it plays the tunes only when is put into a person’s mouth, all to enhance the key flavors of each variety.