Tag: Food and Beverage

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F&B Industry Branding

How Branding is Evolving In F&B post by Bill Sipper

How Branding is Evolving in the Food and Beverage Industry

In today’s food and beverage industry, consumers want brands to be authentic. Branding is evolving in this industry.  They are quick to pick up when they aren’t authentic and to tell others on social media.

Brands have to keep customers fully informed about the products they buy. They also need to be smart and strategic to grab market share in a very competitive market.

Brands must first identify their target audience and then create value for them. Once they’ve attracted customers, they have to build trust to turn them into brand advocates. If consumers are happy, they are more likely to continue to buy products and recommend them to others.

Branding and Social Media Interaction

Brands need to listen to what their customers say, and today this is much easier because they can interact with them on social media. Brands are receiving feedback from customers and understanding more about them helps them to cater to their needs.

Social media offers brands opportunities to create emotional connections with their customers and explain more about what their products offer them. In turn, consumers are better informed than ever before.

They have strong opinions about the quality of ingredients, nutritional value, and health. If brands provide this information to those who are interested, they create an opportunity to build loyalty.

More than ever before, people want the brands they choose to reflect who they are as people. Food packaging is one area where this is seen.  The designs must reflect environmental and social responsibility and make people feel they are making the best choices for their health and their identities as a whole.

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Food and Beverage Company Faults

Food and Beverage Company Should Make Use of SM post by William Sipper

A Food and Beverage Company that doesn’t make Good Use of Social Media is Shooting itself in the Foot

The intense competition that exists in the food and beverage industry can make it difficult for smaller brands to gain the attention of consumers. Using social media marketing effectively can make a difference. People tend to try out new foods and beverages based on personal opinions, recommendations, and reviews. This shows how important it is for brands to interact with consumers on social media.

Influencers

Just one post by an influential food blogger about a specific product can generate countless impressions with high conversion rates. A social media presence gives brands the opportunity to connect with such influencers.

Brand personality

The personality of a brand is becoming more and more crucial when it comes to marketing.  Relating to consumers on social media helps to build that personality and create loyal followers. Companies are seeking out creative ways to relate to their customers and get feedback their feedback.

Social media interactions

Millennials love sharing dining experiences and will post about interesting beverages they have tasted. They want multi-sensory experiences and food and drink play a big part in this. Well-presented or well-packaged food is likely to be shared on Instagram or Facebook. Social media interactions provide a way for brands to be recognized and to create a loyal customer base without having to resort to more direct forms of advertising.

Companies that do not use social media to their benefit are definitely shooting themselves in the foot. A strong social media presence is no longer an option for food and beverage brands –it’s an absolute necessity.