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Interesting Stuff

23rd August 2022

Summer Snacks and Foodie Hacks

We’re encountering some of the hottest weather this country has ever seen, and I for one, am LOVING IT. However, as we’ve reached record-breaking temperatures in the UK this summer, we need to maintain a sensible body temperature, stay hydrated, and ensure we don’t go gaga with the heat.

Courtney Rodrigues

Jellybean News

9th August 2022

A Stirring Time

jellybean 35th cocktail masterclass

As a leading food and drink agency we’re rather partial to a classy cocktail (or three) as you may have seen from our World Cocktail Day blog. So last Friday, to mark our 35^th anniversary, Fiona our CEO organised a cocktail making masterclass for all the beans. Held outside in glorious sunshine our mixologist Simeon founder and MD of Soul Stirrer greeted us with a deliciously sweet and sour jellybean cocktail ‘jellybean fizz’, complete with mini pack of jellybeans delicately clipped to the side (nice touch!).

Susan Wickes

Sustainability

1st August 2022

jellybean makes a splash for National Marine Week

As time goes on, we are learning more about our earth and our oceans, and how they impact our day-to-day life. It is no longer just about living side by side with planet earth, everything is linked and intertwined. Essentially, we have a symbiotic relationship with nature – something we have been treating as a parasitic relationship. We have been taking more than we can give, and it is time to start giving back. We already know that climate change is a real danger, and that our oceans store large amounts of carbon dioxide – so what steps, however small, can we do as individuals to help?

Alvina Tysall

Charitable Work

20th July 2022

Passion and purpose drive performance.

I have many passions in life but top 3 on my list must be 1) my business jellybean, 2) my sport golf and 3) doing good whilst having fun. No offence to my partner Ian or my dog Kenzo they of course are right up there too. Last Friday I had the opportunity to combine all three of these passions by sponsoring and organising a ladies charity golf day at Sunningdale Heath where we raised much needed funds for the Ukraine Crisis Children’s Appeal via Plan International.

Fiona Rickard

Insight

18th July 2022

MAD//Fest – The Marketeers Festival

The start of this month saw the kick-off of MAD//Fest’s three-day long festival. Full of forward-thinking, fraternising and food, the bean team were in attendance not only to join the hub of innovation but to collect a Wing Award from the Alliance of Independent Agencies. That’s right, Jellybean have scooped up the best B2B campaign for yet another year, this time for our campaign with Philadelphia – ‘You Don’t Know Philly’.

Liv Martin

Insight

18th July 2022

london food safari

Following on from the Lumina Food Strategy Forum Debrief (read here), we were led by 2 brilliant Lumina hosts around Central London, exploring innovative restaurant concepts and tapping into key trends.

Abi Fraser

Interesting Stuff

18th July 2022

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice-cream!

I don’t know about you, but this weather’s got me thinking about ice-cream…

Ellie Murrell

Insight

8th July 2022

Lumina Food Strategy Forum Debrief July 2022

As ever the Lumina Foodservice strategy forum was a deluge of data and insight. A hugely informative and useful look at the eating out market and of course as a leading food and drink agency with over 35 years in foodservice we were there to ensure we keep on top of the latest market dynamics and trends.

There is of course good news and bad news, so we’ll start with the bad first (you’ll be relieved to see the good list is longer!) …

Susan Wickes

Interesting Stuff

7th July 2022

Food Waste

The issue of food waste has been high on the agenda for some years now.

Back in 2016, ‘wonky veg’ became a headline news item as consumers realised how much perfectly edible produce was being turned down by supermarkets because of tough size and appearance standards.

Clare Fellowes-Freeman

Jellybean News

29th June 2022

Celebrating 35 Years

As we celebrate our 35th year in business I take time to think about jellybean and reflect on what we stand for and what may be at the core of our success as a long-standing integrated food and drink agency. And as coral is the gift for a 35th anniversary it seems appropriate to use that as a start point.

Fiona Rickard

Interesting Stuff

28th June 2022

My Favourite Summer Salads

As we approach summer and barbecue weather, refreshing salads are becoming more enticing, so I wanted to share some of my favourite summer salads, that don’t take too long and are fresh & full of goodness. I try to predominately eat a vegetarian diet, so these recipes are vegetarian, but they can be adapted to suit vegans and meat eaters – just substitute dairy with vegan alternatives or add your preferred choice of meat! Remember, the more colourful the bowl, the better!

Abi Fraser

Jellybean News

24th June 2022

Trinity, Clapham

On a balmy afternoon in June, the jellybean foodservice PR team experienced fine dining at its very best, courtesy of chef Adam Byatt and the team at the Michelin-starred Trinity, Clapham.

Clare Fellowes-Freeman

Jellybean News

22nd June 2022

We’ve Bean Back in Business!

Last year jellybean ran, walked, and cycled in aid of Hospitality Action’s ‘To Hell and Back’ tour. And this year, as we all rush back to restaurants, bars, and hotels to enjoy our favourite industry, jellybean has once again taken to the road to support Hospitality Action’s ‘Back in Business’ tour. Recently slammed by the ever-increasing cost of living and inflation, those in need in the hospitality industry still require our help.

Liv Martin

Industry News

20th June 2022

The Craft Guild of Chefs Awards 2022

In foodservice marketing we’re used to magazines, but this was a first. It wasn’t the kind you thumb through like Stockpot or The Caterer. No, this was ‘Magazine’, the venue located just a stone’s throw away from the O2, where this year’s annual Craft Guild of Chefs Awards was held. As ever, it was the hot ticket, playing host to the great and good of the chef world. Raymond Blanc no less was in attendance, along with celebrated chefs from across the industry. Guests and nominees enjoyed a fabulous meal (no pressure catering team!) the highlight of which was for me the fish course, sponsored by our client McCormick’s and featuring their amazing hot sauce – Cholula, which I applied liberally to mine.

Susan Wickes

Interesting Stuff, Uncategorised

19th June 2022

How to improve your website page load speed and why

If you didn’t already appreciate the importance of Google when it comes to marketing, well, where have you been? Whether it’s search, advertising, local SEO via maps, or YouTube, they’ve got things pretty much sewn up. And you can add to the list, website page speed. If you’re not already obsessing over your page speed metrics, you ought to be. The fact is that your page speed score is vital.

Andy Wickes

Sustainability

14th June 2022

Sustainability in the Workplace

Last week, Arena, The Hospitality Network held an insightful webinar tackling the importance of sustainability in the workplace. Joined by experts in the field, Dr Emma Keller, Head of Sustainability, Nestlé UK & Ireland; Anne Simonnet, Head of Sustainability & Compliance, Foodbuy UK & Ireland and Peter Statham, Head of Sustainability & Government Relations, Brakes, the panel shared their insider knowledge of where we are today and how to move forward.

Courtney Rodrigues

Insight

16th May 2022

IGD Eating Out Report – Top Take Outs

Last week saw the IGD run their latest webinar on Eating Out: a world of challenges and opportunities. As ever, their insights presented by Rhian Thomas and Nicola Knight were well considered and highly relevant to us, a leading out of home agency, as we are always keen to stay ahead of market trends and consumer behaviour. The report was very comprehensive and certainly worth a read. But for those in a hurry, here are some key take outs:

Susan Wickes

Interesting Stuff

13th May 2022

World Cocktail Day – Our Summer Selection

It’s no secret that the beans enjoy a tipple or two and with World Cocktail Day upon us (13^th May) and summer hot on its heels, we’ve reflected on our top picks, the memories that come with them and where you could enjoy one too.

Courtney Rodrigues

Interesting Stuff

9th May 2022

Raising Awareness for Food Allergy Awareness Week (8th – 14th May)

Did you know? It is estimated that up to 20% of adults and children in the UK have a food hypersensitivity*. Food Allergy Awareness Week is an initiative created by FARE (Food Allergy Research and Education) to raise awareness of different food allergies and improve public understanding of what can be a life-threatening condition. Founded in 1991 by a mother whose daughter had recently been diagnosed with a milk and egg allergy, FARE began its Food Allergy Awareness Week in 1998.

Alvina Tysall

HFSS

3rd May 2022

3 key challenges facing HFSS food and drink brands

HFSS brands in the UK that are unable to reformulate to achieve a lower Nutrient Profile Score or simply choose not to, will need to face into some of the strictest regulations around promotions and advertising on the planet. Marketing in this restricted environment is going to be extremely challenging and the world is watching, so it is important for HFSS brands to understand what they can and cannot do, and how to embrace the spirit of the law.

Neil Brenson