These campaigns for kids are about more than just about promoting snacks and meals. While food is a focus in these campaigns, they are also used to tackle issues that have to do with everything from nutrition and overall health to food literacy and education.
Like their Millennial parents, kids of today have grown up expecting to interact with their favorite brands, especially when it comes to the creation of advertisements and custom packaging. Oreo, Waitrose and Wendy's are three brands that created products and campaigns in celebration of kid-created designs.
Similarly, many food brands are favoring experiential marketing when it comes to reaching young audiences. For instance, in Singapore Burger King launched kitchen tours and burger-building workshops to give both kids and parents a better understanding of what's being eaten. Another great example comes from pasta brand Scala'. While words like "authentic" and "premium" are often used to entice grown-up consumers, Scala' created an experience to introduce these themes to kids. For one day, the pasta maker served fine Italian cuisine for at a school, accompanied by a live opera performance.
18 Food Campaigns for Kids
From Fast Food Kitchen Tours to Spontaneous School Operas:
Laura McQuarrie — Feb 24, 2016 — Marketing
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Customizable Cookie Packaging
Oreo's Holiday Packaging Lets Consumers Color It in & Send as Gifts
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Hungry Fried Chicken Ads
This KFC Campaign Replaces Kids' Grins with Drumstick-Shaped Mouths
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Academic Fast Food Ads
These McDonald's Ads Celebrate the School Season with Tasty Reminders
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Cartoon Theme Farms
The Hello Kitty Go Green Organic Farm Teaches Youngsters About Food Safety
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Remote-Controlled Hot Dogs
This Company is Now Selling a Miniature Version of Its 'Wiener Rover'
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Kid-Designed Packaging
Waitrose's New Brown Sauce Packaging Was Made by a Kid
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Gourmet Sandwich Carts
This Company Sells Decadent Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches
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Literary Fast Food Giveaways
McDonald's India Will Offer Books With Happy Meals Instead of Toys
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Fast Food Kitchen Tours
This Burger Chain is Giving Public Kitchen Tours and DIY Burger Workshops
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Happy Meal Book Giveaways
McDonald's Locations in the UK are Giving Away Roald Dahl Books
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Fresh Fruit Side Dishes
This New Campaign Encourages Customers to Eat More Fruit
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Kid-Drawn Drink Cups
These Wendy's Fast Food Cups Share Stories of Adopted Children
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Local Hunger Tell-A-Thons
Kid President's Child Hunger Campaign Wants to Start a Conversation
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Child Cooking Campaigns
Uncle Ben's Aims to Inspire Child Chefs with 'Ben's Beginners'
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Food Education Initiatives
Food Revolution Day Teaches Kids About Healthy Food Benefits
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Fast Food Macaroni Meals
This Fast Food Chain Now Offers a Mac and Cheese Option for Kids
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Spontaneous School Operas
Scala' Stages an Impromptu Performance for Kids to Enjoy During Lunch
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Literacy-Promoting Kid's Meals
This Fast Food Campaign Encourages Families to Read Together
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Movie-Themed Kids Meals
Super Mario Galaxy Happy Meal Launches with Collectible Toys
Branded Children's Book Giveaways
Scooter’s Coffee Offers Peppa Pig Storybooks
Nostalgia-Driven Cereal Promotions
Kellogg’s Toy Story 5 Cereal Boxes Reintroduce In-Pack Toys
Nostalgic Adult QSR Meals
McDonald's McDonaldland Meal Revives a Classic Marketing Campaign
Experiential Convenience Stores
FamilyMart Announced IP-Centered Store Experiences in Japan
Pristine Fast Food Campaigns
McDonald's All Flavour, No Mess Spotlights a Tidy Snack
Diversity-Celebrating Brand Campaigns
Champion Launches a Global ‘Champions for Champion’ Campaign
Show-Inspired QSR Menus
The Stranger Things Meals Campaign Introduces Two Parallel Food Options
Gamified Smart Lunchboxes
FunFeast Encourages Healthy Eating Habits in Kids with ADHD
Kid-Focused Water Brands
Wave Kids Has Introduced an Innovative Approach to Children's Hydration
Next-Gen Jelly Bean Campaigns
Jelly Belly Bean Appétit Entices a New Generation of Fans
Fashion-Inspired Food Marketing
Magnum Blends Beauty, Music and Luxury Culture into Its Brand
Themed Snack Collectibles
Kinder Joy Evolves its Treat-And-Toy Format with Themed Collections
Limited-Edition Barista Fashion Ranges
Oatly and Kids of Immigrants Partnered for Cafe Workwear
Privileged Cookie Campaigns
Born of Two Icons Positions OREO Creme Egg as a "Nepo Cookie"
Fashion-Branded Café Experiences
Vogue Blends Retail with Immersive Hospitality Spaces
Night QSR Campaigns
The Mcdonald’s Night Posters Turn Post-Party Cravings into Glowing Urban Art
Novel Toddler-Focused Food Brands
Beyond the Bib Has Officially Launched Across the United States
Gen Z-Themed Soda Campaigns
Pepsi Relation-Sips Showcase Small Gestures This Valentine's Day
Gamified Condiment Experiences
HEINZ’s Ketchup Blast Turns Meals Interactive
Supermarket Tourism Campaigns
K-Supermarket's Tripadvisor Listings Share a Taste of Food Culture
Globalized Tournament Campaigns
Coca-Cola Debuts 'Uncanned Emotions' for the 2026 World Cup
Nutrition-Supporting Cereal Products
WK Kellogg Co Debuts Two Cereals to Support Student Nutrition
Expressive Meal Boxes
The McDonald's Blank Happy Meal Box Lets Kids Draw How They Feel
Licensed Flavor Collaborations
Conagra Blends Celebrity and Brand Partnerships Into Snacks
Retail Advertising Campaigns
IKEA Hides Price Tags to Highlight Material Quality in a New Campaign
Pop Culture Chocolate Products
These New Kinder Products Embrace Collaborations
Animation-Themed Frozen Meals
PuraVida Foods' KidsLife Line Features Disney & Pixar Characters
Artistic Hip-Hop-Inspired Cereal Campaigns
Froot Loops Launches 'Follow Your Ears'
Animal Welfare Campaigns
The Humane League Targets the Grocery Chain Food Lion
Modern Hustle-Inspired Food Campaigns
StarKist Co. Positions Itself as Fuel for the Modern Hustle
Entertainment-Powered Retail Experiences
AT&T Brings Toy Story 5 to Interactive Store Activations
Gen Z-Targeted Snack Cakes
The Premier Foods Mr Kipling Range Introduced Five New Products
Consumer-Focused Packaging Strategies
Hershey's Unveils Elevated Packaging at Sweets & Snacks Expo
Experiential Student Activations
Just Eat's Hey U Up Campaign Coincides with Freshers’ Week
Condiment Marketing Campaigns
Hellmann’s Launched Its ‘Main Flavour Energy’ Marketing Campaign
Family-Focused Cleaning Campaigns
ECOS Celebrates Life's Beautiful Chaos with Little Messes Ad
Celebratory Soccer QSR Campaigns
McDonald’s 2026 FIFA World Cup Campaign Has Meals and More
Experiential Fast Food Collaborations
Popeyes Turned Chicken Tenders Into a Music Venue Experience
Nostalgic Summer Snacks
Entenmann's Launches Childhood-Inspired Seasonal Treats
Design Food Exhibitions
IKEA's Food for Thought Exhibition in Milan Explores Cooking Rituals
Sparkling Juice Campaigns
Welch's Break Out The Fancy Juice Celebrates Daily Moments Made Special
Decluttered Ad Campaigns
IKEA Unpackaged Goods Organizes Branded Products into Storage Containers
Soccer-Themed Snack Branding
These Mondelēz Products Get Fans Ready for the World Cup 2026
Junior Kitchen Products
KitchenAid Kids Helps Children Participate in Age-Safe Cooking Experiences
Gen Z-Targeted Wine Campaigns
The I heart kinda Summer Campaign is Launching Soon
School-Aged Kids Snack Ranges
Earth’s Best Big Kids Snacks are for Kids Aged Four to Eight
Girl Dinner Experiences
Waverly Kitchen + Bar Curates Shareable Comfort Food Plates
Fiber-Focused Cereal Campaigns
This WK Kellogg Co National Cereal Day Campaign Celebrates Fiber
Eating Ritual Campaigns
Müller You Know How You Like It Celebrates Unique Snacking Methods
Play-Based Family Campaigns
Pirate's Booty Encourages Screen-Free Family Adventures
Gen Z Snacking Brands
Kfc Malaysia Launches KFC Treats for Young Consumers to Indulge
Soccer Snack Collaborations
Mondelēz Partners with Athletes to Launch Limited-Edition Snacks
Emotion-Led Household Brand Campaigns
Royale’s ‘There for All’ Campaign Emphasizes Daily Moments
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
Stop-Motion Food Campaigns
Tiny Chef x IKEA Spotlight IKEA's New Falafel Balls
Collectible Fandom Packaging
Spider-Man-Themed Takis Bags Turn Snacks into Fan Collectibles
Kindness-Centered Kids Menus
The First-Ever La La Kids’ Menu Shares Sweet Treats & Collectibles
Gamified Snack Packaging
Hershey’s Released Pokémon Chocolates with 151 Collectible Foil Designs
Festival-Inspired School Dining Programs
Chartwells K12 Has Launched Foodie Fest
Nature-Connected Lifestyle Campaigns
Wild Planet Has Launched Its 'Go Wild' Campaign
Cheeky Anti-Food-Sharing Campaigns
KFC Promotes Its Bucket for One with a Special Campaign
Chicken Wing Teasing Campaigns
This Pizza Hut Wings Campaign Pokes Fun at Competitors
Culture-Driven Product Launches
Church’s Texas Chicken launches Churchie Sauce with a local event
Social-First Gameshows
This Year's Walkers' Do Us a Flavour Campaign Was Reimagined for TikTok
Limited-Edition Halloween Treats
Kellanova Brands Debut Exclusive Treats for Halloween
Coordinated Convenience-Focused Promotional Campaigns
7-Eleven Runs Promotions for Two Events
Throwback Grocery Campaigns
Economic Nostalgia Inspired Instacart's Summer Like It’s ‘99
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Better-for-You Preschooler Snacks
Goodies Makes Nutritious, Craveable Snacks for Growing Kids
Infant Digestive Health Campaigns
Happy Baby Organics Launches a New Educational Campaign
Playfully Branded Crosswalks
OREO Turned Marked Areas Outside Some Kroger Stores into OREO Walks
Sentimental Dairy Campaigns
'Everybody Milk' by Dairy Farmers of Ontario Celebrates Daily Rituals
Photocopied Fast Food Campaigns
McDonald's Office Delivery Ads Scanned Popular Menu Items
Kids-Focused Space-Themed Collaborations
Crayola Interprets McDonald's Happy Meal
Latin-Inspired Youth-Focused Foods
Little Spoon and Siete Foods Debut Two Limited-Edition Meals
Food-Themed Baby Names
The ALDI Baby Name Campaign Sparks Ideas for Food-Loving Parents
Mobile Brand Experiences
M&M's Brings an Interactive Caravan to the Tour De France
Baby Gut-Focused Educational Campaigns
Biostime Educates Parents with the Active Little Gut
Interactive Artisan Coffee Campaigns
The Illy Summer Campaign Will Immerse Consumers
Athletic Event-Timed Tech Campaigns
TCL Ran a Comprehensive Ad Campaign During the Olympics
Vibrant Cafeteria-Inspired Campaigns
Lunchtime Becomes a Joyous Time in 'The Lunchables Effect'
Wellness Dining Experiences
CRISP & GREEN Combines Fitness Events With Healthy Meals
Empowering Soccer-Themed Cultural Campaigns
LOTTO Launches the Legends Begin with LOTTO Campaign
Experiential Flavor Campaigns
McCormick Launches a Multi-Sensory Black Currant Dining Experience
Independent Burger Restaurant-Focused Campaigns
Hellmann’s Boasts the Mom & Popular Campaign
Food Delivery Football Campaigns
The Deliveroo Football Just Got Even Better Campaign is Immersive
Food-Inspired Street Art
Knorr's Dish Pics Campaign Replaces Unwanted, Unsavory Images
Interactive Traveling Marketing Initiatives
Heinz Pllayfully Spotlights the Heinz Ketchup Zero
Culinary Tradition Food Campaigns
The Merchant Gourmet 'Yes Chef!' Campaign is Running Now
Culture-Driven Snack Strategies
Mondelēz Elevates Oreo With Future-Back Brand Planning
Spicy Spread Campaigns
Philadelphia Mexican Style Launched with Creator-Led Marketing
Child-Friendly Cooking Camps
This Summer, Delhaize is Operating Little Lion Cooking Camps
Hometown Athlete Branding
Hershey’s Released Limited-Edition Chocolate Bars for Christian Pulisic
Animation-Themed Kids Meals
Oscar Mayer and Disney Partnered for Lilo & Stitch-Themed Meals
Customized Restaurant Campaign Platforms
OpenTable Has Launched OpenTable Media
Innovative School Cafeteria Programs
Chartwells K12 Spotlights Its Work as School Year Concludes
90s-Era Snack Product Campaigns
The Pringles One You Pop Campaign Revives the Tagline for Gen Z
Condiment Portfolio Campaigns
Kraft Heinz Debuts Its United Tastes of America Campaign
Sports Lifestyle Retail
Nordstrom Blends World Cup Fashion with Immersive Pop-Ups
In-Person Creativity Cafe Campaigns
The Made in Starbucks Campaign Spotlights Customer Creativity
Value-Driven QSR Campaigns
Domino's 'Who Likes Pizza?' Visualizes Pizza's Worth
Post-Game Breakfast Campaigns
McDonald's Flipped Its Ads Sideways for Super Bowl Recovery
Child Hunger-Curbing Campaigns
StarKist & Feed the Children Launch 'Put Child Hunger to Bed'
Seasonal Value Campaigns
Huey Magoo's Combines Value Meals with Collectible Cups
Kid-Friendly Frozen Meals
These New Kidfresh Frozen Meals Come in Two Varieties
Soccer-Themed Summer Kids Meals
Torchy's Tacos Partners with U.S. Soccer Foundation
Shrimp Chips-Focused Campaigns
Calbee America Launches 'What the Wild Ones Eat' Campaign
Destination-Branded Transportation
Themed Taxis Promote Scottish Travel During Major Soccer Events
Simplified Food Campaigns
gusto! Relaunched its Feel Good Flavor Mission
Interactive QSR Kids Meals
The Whataburger Kids Whatameal is Being Revamped for Spring
Donation-Based Menu Deals
Domino’s Turns Pizza Purchases into Donations for Kids with Illnesses
Freeze-Dried Toddler Meal Pouches
These New More Toddler Meals Products Showcase Convenience
AR-Enabled Oat Drink Packaging
Alpro and Appetite Creative Partnered for Interactive Packaging
Christmasy Customer-Rewarding Retailer Campaigns
The One Stop 2025 Christmas Campaign Gives Back
Child-Targeted Fast-Casual Menus
Pepper Lunch Kids Menu is a First from the Brand
Kid-Friendly Rice Meal Ranges
The Tilda Taste Travellers Range Comes in Four Recipes
Kid-Designed Retail Bags
East of England Co-op sells bags supporting local communities
IP-Based Kids Games
Netflix Turns Shows into Play Experiences
Nostalgic Dessert Mashups
Wendy’s Combines Cookie Dough and Brownie Batter in Frosty Treats
Summer-Forward Food Billboards
Waitrose Launched its 'Let Your Summer Side Out' Campaign
Literature-Based QSR Promotions
Jollibee's Values Meals Now Come with Books to Teach Kids Values
Summer-Long Pizza-Celebrating Campaigns
Pizza Hut Debuts the Hut Originals Platform
Deliverable Frozen Kids Meals
The COOK Kids Meal Range Features Nine Options
Local Restaurant Activations
Pepsi Hosts Community Events to Drive Restaurant Discovery
Kid-Friendly Recipe Campaigns
Aldi Created a Series of Dishes with a 4-Year-Old TikTok Chef
Athlete-Backed Educational Food Programs
Electrolux Group Tapped Brandon Miller for Food Heroes
QSR Brand Identity Strategies
Bob's Your Uncle Overhauled Popeyes Canada's Brand Identity
Gothic Romance Restaurant Campaigns
Eggslut's Egg Yearning Explores an Unexpected Symbol of Desire
Snack Bar-Promoting Experiential Campaigns
Einstein Energy Super Snack Bars Ran a Campaign at SXSW
Halloween Season Candy Campaigns
World Business Chicago is Promoting Chicago-Based Candy
Experiential Brand Roles
Lagunitas Recruits a Beer Roadie for the Iron Maiden Tour
Brandless Packaging Campaigns
McDonald’s Tested a Name-Free 'Famous Order' Promotion
Boldly Flavored Kids Snacks
Ella’s Kitchen Kids is for Children Aged 18 Months and Up
Promotional Soccer Pizza Campaigns
The California Pizza Kitchen SEE PK Campaign is World Cup-Ready
Board Game-Themed Food Promotions
Premier Foods and Hasbro Partnered for an On-Pack Promotion
Purpose-Led Emerging Brands Initiatives
7-Eleven Taps 27 Brands for Its 2026 Brands with Heart™
Expanded Breakfast SKUs
Feel Good Foods Launches Breakfast Line At Target Nationwide
Promotional Partnership Promotions
Savvy Sliders Teams With Girl Scouts For Cookie Discount
Retail Conversation Marketing Campaigns
Tesco Launches 'Need Anything From Tesco' Platform