From communal potato chip cookbook Pinterest boards to Twitter-generated personalized recipes, modern recipe sharing campaigns encourage the cultivation of organic communities around food and beverage brands. Given that word of mouth is still a key way for brands to achieve growth, social recipe campaigns provide a digital twist that helps embed the experience of the product into the personal brand of the user posting it.
One winning example is the McCain #MODIFRY campaign, which was supported by a YouTube campaign starring some of the platform's foremost voices. The interactive campaign encouraged brand fans to send in their tips for preparing McCain's frozen fries with a variety of fresh produce ingredients and succeeded in cultivating a natural community of peers in the process.
An important tool for brands to connect their fans, such recipe sharing campaigns are likely to only become a larger part of the branded content experience.
21 Recipe Sharing Campaigns
From Crowdsourced Potato Chip Cookbooks to Easter Flavor Previews:
Rebecca Byers — Apr 6, 2016 — Lifestyle
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Broccoli Sampling Booths
Tenderstem's #GetTenderTonight Campaign Shares a Taste of Vegetables
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Experimental Snack Brand Pop-Ups
Snack Brand Ryvita Will Launch an Experiential Pop-Up Cafe
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Easter Brunch Flavor Events
This McCormick Easter Preview Was Hosted by Blogger Gaby Dalkin
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Personalized Recipe Campaigns
Hellmann's Brasil Finds Recipes Based on What's in Your Fridge
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Glossy Fashion Week Cookbooks
Grocery Retailer Metro Presented 'Style and Sustenance' at TFW
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Collaborative Recipe Apps
The Chef'd Online Meal Store Teams with an App-Connected Recipe Guide
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Margarine Culinary Pop-Ups
The Becel Blend Bar Highlights the Brand's Versatile Product Range
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Modified Recipe Campaigns
The McCain #MODIFRY Campaign Encourages You to Get Creative
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Complementary Cooking Academies
The Tesco Flame Academy Sets Up Shop in Store Parking Lots
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Festive Cooking Playlists
Spotify and Philadelphia are Sharing Holiday Music Through a Quiz
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Interactive Pork Campaigns
Quebec Hog Farmers' New Campaign Promotes the Versatility of Pork
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Recipe Infographic Campaigns
Knorr Brazil Will Turn Your Family Recipe Into a Typographic Poster
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Cook-Encouraging Campaigns
Nestle La Lechera and Pati Jinich Inspire Latina Moms to Create Recipes
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Potato Chip Cookbooks
The Lay's Wavy Brand and Brit + Co Are Teaming Up with Pinterest
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Thanksgiving App Campaigns
Epicurious Will Air a 'Three-Ingredient Thanksgiving' Series on Its App
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Touring Hazelnut Trucks
The Nutella Truck Tour Serves the Nutty Chocolate Spread for Breakfast
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Creative Sandwich Competitions
Jarsberg Cheese Called on Fans to Create an 'Impossible' Sandwhich
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Livestreamed Cooking Classes
Dairy Farmers of Canada Set Up a Virtual YouTube Cooking Session
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Familial Thanksgiving Ads
Loblaws' '#Welovefood' Campaign Created a Family-Specific Cookbook
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Recipe-Laden Auto Campaigns
'Taste of Kia' Aims to Position the Brand Alongside Delicious Food
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Satirical Cooking Shows
This Parody Video by CBC Shows a Chef's Relatable Cooking Technique
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Pristine Fast Food Campaigns
McDonald's All Flavour, No Mess Spotlights a Tidy Snack
Olympic-Themed French Fry Pop-Ups
McCain will Host a Team Canada Pop-Up in Toronto
Authentic Connection Campaigns
Heineken's Hijack Socialization Encourages Out-of-Home Gatherings
Gamified Condiment Experiences
HEINZ’s Ketchup Blast Turns Meals Interactive
Flavor Mashup Snacks
Mad Genius Snack Lab Makes Globally Inspired Bites for Gen Z & Millennials
Gen-Z-Targeted Phone Spots
Samsung Spotlights the Galaxy S25 Ultra in its 'Recipe Ideas' Ad
Creator Community-Focused Platforms
Gap Inc. Has Introduced a New Centralized Program
Branded Holiday Baking Campaigns
Nutella and Hallmark Partnered to Celebrate the Festive Season
Friendly Fandom Campaigns
Heineken Kicked Off Fans Have More Friends with a Fun Social Experiment
Real Mashed Potato Campaigns
Idahoan Foods Debuted the 'Get Real' Campaign
Remixed Flavor Snack Products
These PepsiCo Flavor Swap Snacks Intermix Familiar Products
Cross-Industry Insight Networks
The Think Party Explores the Future of Socialization
Crocheted Condiment Covers
Heinz's Grandma’s Darling Campaign Dresses Up Mayo Jars
Condiment Marketing Campaigns
Hellmann’s Launched Its ‘Main Flavour Energy’ Marketing Campaign
Cheeky Food-Focused Soda Campaigns
The 'Share a Pepsi' Campaign Encourages Pairing with Food
Customer-Starring Billboards
Bobbie's Campaign Spotlights Moms as "the OG Influencers"
Smart Recipe Generators
EasyChef Instantly Turns Ingredients Into Personalized Meal Ideas
Virally Inspired Cooking Products
TikTok Influenced Waitrose's Newest Cooks’ Ingredients Additions
Snacking Dip Brand Initiatives
Philadelphia Cream Cheese Drops a 'Philly Whipped' Campaign
Energetic Hot Sauce Campaigns
Cholula Debuts the Energetic Cho-lu-la! Summer Campaign
Ultra-Flavorful Snack Collaborations
Van Holten's and Pringles Unveiled an Unconventional Product
Imaginative Fantasy-Inspired Campaigns
Canva Spotlights its Creative Tools Ahead of Halloween
Eating Ritual Campaigns
Müller You Know How You Like It Celebrates Unique Snacking Methods
Cinematic Condiment Campaigns
Mike's Hot Honey Has Debuted Its First National Advertising Campaign
Playful Pickle Initiatives
Pickle It Forward Lets Pickle Lovers & Pickle Haters Win at McDonald's
Feedless Social Platforms
Bond Eliminates Feeds to Focus on Real-Life Experiences
Sensorial Soda Campaigns
Sprite's 'Hurts Real Good With Sprite' Targets Gen Z
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
Recipe Monetization Platforms
Secret Recipes Lets You Sell Your Recipes Directly to Your Audience
Stop-Motion Food Campaigns
Tiny Chef x IKEA Spotlight IKEA's New Falafel Balls
Workplace-Inspired Salad Campaigns
BrightFarms Launches the Salad Freaks in the Workplace Campaign
Poetic Secondhand Campaigns
Depop's Where Taste Recognizes Taste Celebrates Style Doppelgangers
Anti-Algorithm Social Platforms
Buzzfeed’s Branch Office Creates Interactive AI-Powered Apps
Convenient Frozen Snack Lines
Farm Rich is Enhancing March Madness Dining Options
Curated Discovery Stores
The Shelf Spotlights Emerging Food, Drink and Wellness Brands
Ingredient-Driven Chip Branding
The Refreshed Tostitos Branding Focuses on Nutritional Benefits
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Creative Culinary Campaigns
Chef Matty Matheson and Gozney Launch 'Cook Different' Campaign
Convenient Meal Campaigns
Ben's Original Debuts Its New Campaign — Keep It Original
Curated Meal Collaborations
MyFitnessPal Debuts Recipe Discovery & Partners with Carla Hall
Sharable DIY Food Kits
The Spice & Tea Exchange Expands Its Create & Share Kits
AI-Centric Brand Campaigns
Openai Rolls Out ChatGPT’s First Major Brand Campaign
Co-Brandeed Promotional Campaigns
Montucky Cold Snacks and the Flamin' Hot Brand Portfolio Team Up
Online Recipe Discoveries
Recipe Cook Online Helps Users Find Healthy Daily Recipes
Playful Rice Cup Campaigns
Minute Rice Launches the Humorous Bowl Heads Campaign
Curated Derby-Approved Recipes
Churchill Downs Joins Forces with CAFÉ, Caroline Chambers & Others
French Beer Marketing Campaigns
1664 Features Robert Pattinson in Its New Acting-Inspired Campaign
Generational Unity Candy Campaigns
The M&M's It’s More Fun Together Campaign Encourages Bonding
Nordic QSR Campaigns
McDonald's Launches a New Campaign Inspired by its Dedicated Fans
Radically Transparent Food Models
The Open Food Company Launches a $3M Seed Round
Vibrant Cafeteria-Inspired Campaigns
Lunchtime Becomes a Joyous Time in 'The Lunchables Effect'
Hybrid Potato Snacks
McCain Vibes Fuse the Qualities of a Chip and a Crisp in One
Shoppable Recipe Collaborations
ALDI and Digitas Launch ALDIfy to Deliver Trendy Shoppable Recipes
Experiential Flavor Campaigns
McCormick Launches a Multi-Sensory Black Currant Dining Experience
Honest Mealtime Campaigns
Little Dish's 'Guaranteed to be eaten by kids' Was Crowdsourced
Independent Burger Restaurant-Focused Campaigns
Hellmann’s Boasts the Mom & Popular Campaign
Flavor-Fueled Short Films
The McCain Masala Movie Celebrates South Asian-Inspired Cuisine & Cinema
Food-Inspired Street Art
Knorr's Dish Pics Campaign Replaces Unwanted, Unsavory Images
Peer-Powered Gifting Initiatives
indu and SoPost Encourage Customers to Share Samples with Friends
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
Video-First Food Ordering Experiences
CookUnity Acquired flavrs to Enhance Its Meal Service
Customized Restaurant Campaign Platforms
OpenTable Has Launched OpenTable Media
Festive Rom-Com Cheese Campaigns
This Boursin Christmas Campaign Stars Fred Sirieix
90s-Era Snack Product Campaigns
The Pringles One You Pop Campaign Revives the Tagline for Gen Z
Localized Retail Media Platforms
Snappy Shopper Launches Connect, a Retail Media Network
Outdoor Cooking-Focused Campaigns
Solo Stove Debuts the 'Squash the Beef at the Big Game' Campaign
Soccer-Focused Official Snack Campaigns
Lay’s Ran the Lay’s Fan of the Match Opportunity
Recipe Discovery Tools
Find My Recipe Helps Users Explore and Search Delicious Recipes
Athlete-Branded Outdoor Appliances
Ninja Launched a New Campaign For Upgraded Backyard Cooking
Simplified Food Campaigns
gusto! Relaunched its Feel Good Flavor Mission
Avocado Oil-Based Product Campaigns
Chosen Foods Debuts the Chosen to Save Food Campaign
Shareable Chocolate Bar Campaigns
Ian Wright Faces the New Cadbury 'Made to Share' Campaign
Post-Game Breakfast Campaigns
McDonald's Flipped Its Ads Sideways for Super Bowl Recovery
Digital Recipe Tools
CookPal Imports Recipes From Anywhere And Guides Cooking With AI Assistance
AI-Powered Sampling Experiences
Swish is Revolutionizing How Consumers Try New Products
Menu Discovery Challenges
Original ChopShop's Feel Good Foodie Challenge Rewards Menu Exploration
Shoppable Cooking Platforms
Studiolink Recipe Connects Creators with Monetized Recipe Platforms
Communal Dining Kits
The HelloFresh Supper Club Connects People Over a Shared Meal
Shrimp Chips-Focused Campaigns
Calbee America Launches 'What the Wild Ones Eat' Campaign
Food Sharing Platforms
TotallyChefs Connects Users to Share and Discover Recipes Globally
Gaming-Inspired Food Partnerships
Nanak Foods and Nintendo of Canada Debut Their Collaboration
Retro Snack Cake Campaigns
Vachon's Rosettes Campaign Stirs Nostalgia in Gen X and Millennials
Donation-Based Menu Deals
Domino’s Turns Pizza Purchases into Donations for Kids with Illnesses
Expansive Meat-Free Food Campaigns
The Meat Free Made Easy! Campaign Features Over 40 Brands
3D Potato Bites
Star-Shaped Pop Stars Snacks Deliver Multidimensional Flavor Experiences
Social Gathering-Focused Cognac Campaigns
Courvoisier Launches Bring Your Own Courvoisier (#BYOCV)
Ingredient-Based Recipe Tools
Recipe Roulette Finds Recipes Based on Ingredients You Already Have
Sauce-Driven Fried Chicken Campaigns
The Big Chicken Big Dip Energy Campaign Focuses on Sauces
Beer-Battered Potato Side Dishes
Brew City® Beer Battered Potato Waves are an Alternative to Fries
Globally Inspired Potato Chips
Lay's is Dropping Limited‑Edition Flavors for FIFA World Cup 26
Festival-Themed Retail Snack Campaigns
Kellanova Announced Flavour Fest ’25 in the UK
Family-Friendly Air Fryer Products
The McCain Air Fryer Range Features Two New Potato Products
Attention Economy Agencies
VaynerX Launches Tamara Group to Drive Social-First Brand Relevance
Cheeky Cow-Inspired Qsr Campaigns
Chick-Fil-A Continues Its Iconic Eat Mor Chikin Campaign
Infomercial-Inspired Pizza Oven Campaigns
Matty Matheson and Gozney Partnered for 'Cook Different'
Rewarding Mochi Campaigns
Little Moons' Summer Campaign Taps into Sweet Treat Culture
City-Focused Influencer Platforms
Storytime Launches Storytime Marketplace in Cities
Food-Focused Social Platforms
Flavorist Expands Flavorist Food App Access to the General Public
Charitable Food Initiatives
Wild Turkey x Andrew Babish Launch a Charitable Friendsgiving Campaign
Nourishing Community-Focused Initiatives
Fresh Thyme Market Expands Efforts During the Holidays
Engagement Popup Builders
CookUp Creates Custom Popups To Make Your Product Impossible To Ignore
Approachable Seafood Campaigns
Seapak Spotlights Seafood During the Lenten Season
Local Story Creators
Word oh Mouth Lets Users Share Experiences And Support Local Businesses
Generational Wellness Campaigns
Sports Research Evolved Its Marketing into a Cultural Movement
Summer-Forward Food Billboards
Waitrose Launched its 'Let Your Summer Side Out' Campaign
Organic Potato Frozen Snacks
Folkland Foods Launches the Folkland Frozen Fries in Three Flavors
Consumer Brand Launches
Labor Smart Announced Culturally-Driven Product Collaborations
Pre-Portioned Food-Centric Holiday Campaigns
Dorot Gardens Launches 'Make a Note to Grab Dorot'
Women-Empowering Cooking Campaigns
Pampered Chef Partners with Kat Ashmore
Kid-Friendly Recipe Campaigns
Aldi Created a Series of Dishes with a 4-Year-Old TikTok Chef
Seafood Cooking-Focused Communities
Morey's Fine Fish & Seafood Debuts the Morey's Seafood Society
Global Recipe Hubs
'I’ve Been Cooking' Offers Diverse Recipes to Inspire Your Home Cooking
Recipe Extraction Tools
Just COOK It Extracts Recipes From Social Platforms Into A Library
Recipe Syncing Platforms
Cooksync Collects Recipes Anywhere And Syncs Them To Your Tools
Gothic Romance Restaurant Campaigns
Eggslut's Egg Yearning Explores an Unexpected Symbol of Desire
Pancake-Centric Health Campaigns
Pancakes Against Breast Cancer Sparks Conversation & Action
Recipe Conversion Tools
CookTok Turns TikTok Cooking Clips Into Clear, Step-By-Step Recipes
Single Cook Connections
Knorr's #ServingSingles Empowers People to Spotlight Foodie Friends
Nostalgic Celebrity-Supported Beverage Campaigns
Clearly Canadian Recently Revived Its Brand
Cooking Companion Apps
Cook Well Equips Home Cooks with a Value-Packed Personalized System
Collaborative Air Fryer Campaigns
Birds Eye and Tefal Partnered for 'A Better Everyday' Campaign
Brandless Packaging Campaigns
McDonald’s Tested a Name-Free 'Famous Order' Promotion
Social Gathering-Inspired Campaigns
Farm Rich Partners with Laura Rutledge on a New Campaign
Board Game-Themed Food Promotions
Premier Foods and Hasbro Partnered for an On-Pack Promotion
Prominent Culinary Sponsor Anniversaries
Martin's Famous Potato Rolls Supports a Popular Event
Experimental Soup Varieties
Crosse & Blackwell Surveyed Consumers for Product Feedback
Recipe Management Tools
Cooksy Helps Users Organize and Simplify Recipes for Easy Access
Comfort-Focused Beef Campaigns
National Cattlemen's Beef Association Promotes Beef Consumption
Private Sharing Apps
Waffle Helps Friends Share Daily Moments And Stay Connected Authentically
Community Engagement Platforms
Tchop Enables Businesses To Build And Own Online Communities
Recipe Management Platforms
Chefs Library Helps You Discover, Organize, and Share Your Recipes
Grandmotherly Lunchmeat Campaigns
Eat Your Buddig Spotlights a No-Nonsense Caretaker
Digital Recipe Platforms
Recipe Hub Lets Users Discover, Save, And Share Recipes Easily
Customizable Potato Snacks
Potatoes USA is Highlighting Fry Bags for National French Fry Day
Retail Conversation Marketing Campaigns
Tesco Launches 'Need Anything From Tesco' Platform
Tradition-Inspired Holiday Cooking Guides
Wyda Presents Techniques Across Five Cultural Traditions
Social Sharing Tools
Social Plus Expands Your Reach With Shared Posts Across Platforms
Shared Cooking Platforms
Wheat Helps Friends Combine Ingredients At Home For Smarter Cooking