How to Make Your Food and Drink Marketing Budget Work Harder
Marketing budgets are under more pressure than ever. Brands are being asked to achieve more, reach further and stretch campaigns without increasing spend. But a bigger food and drink marketing budget doesn’t automatically deliver better results.
Winning with Gen Z in Food and Drink: Six Trends for 2026
By 2030, Gen Z will account for $12.6 trillion in global spending. That’s 18.7% of world consumer expenditure. We recently attended Lumina Intelligence’s Food Strategy Forum, where one session was devoted entirely to this generation: who they are, what they want and why so many food and drink brands are still getting them wrong. Here’s what stood out.
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5 Costly Mistakes International Brands Make When Entering the UK Market
(And How to Avoid Them)
The UK market represents an incredible opportunity for international food and drink brands. With discerning consumers, a sophisticated retail landscape, and strong demand for brands with provenance, it’s no wonder the UK is viewed as a priority market to support global brand expansion. However, what works brilliantly in Milan, Barcelona, or Copenhagen doesn’t always translate seamlessly to Manchester, London, or Edinburgh.
Your Step-by-Step Guide to Launching an International Brand in the UK Market
Breaking into the UK market as an international brand presents unique challenges and incredible opportunities. You may be a household name in your home country, or even across multiple markets, but the UK requires a localised approach to truly succeed. At Jellybean, we’ve helped numerous international brands navigate this journey, including our globally acclaimed work with premium Italian tomato brand Mutti. Here’s your roadmap to UK market success.
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LHF Advertising Rules: How Food Brands Win in 2026
Since 5th January 2026, the UK food and beverage advertising market has fundamentally shifted. New restrictions on Less Healthy Food and drink (LHF) advertising are now in force, sitting alongside existing HFSS (High in Fat, Salt or Sugar) rules and long-standing protections for children. If you’re a food and beverage brand with LHF products, you’ve likely felt the headache.
