The 'Unity Bar' is a celebratory product venture by beloved confectionery brand Cadbury who seeks to win over consumer loyalty by promoting inclusivity of skin tone.
This offering is available only in India. The 'Unity Bar' is brought to life through a collaboration with communications agency Ogilvy India. Essentially, the product brings together four types of Cadbury chocolate into one. Consumers who opt-in for this diversity-centric bar get to enjoy the dark, the milk, the white, and the blended chocolate varieties. Aside from delivering a tasty sensation, the 'Unity Bar' is also intended to advocate for a shift in public perception where people are no longer "classified [solely] by their caste, language, religion, and region."
The 'Unity Bar' has been promoted on various channels and its ad boasts the idea that "sweet things happen when we unite."
Diversity-Celebrating Chocolate Bars
Cadbury's 'Unity Bar' Celebrates the Diversity of Skin Tones
Trend Themes
1. Inclusivity in Products - The 'Unity Bar' by Cadbury promotes inclusivity of skin tone in its chocolate offerings.
2. Collaborative Product Development - Cadbury's collaboration with Ogilvy India brings together different types of chocolate into one 'Unity Bar'.
3. Shifting Public Perception - The 'Unity Bar' aims to advocate for a shift in public perception by promoting unity and diversity.
Industry Implications
1. Confectionery - The 'Unity Bar' highlights the potential for inclusive offerings in the confectionery industry.
2. Communication and Advertising - Cadbury's collaboration with Ogilvy India demonstrates the potential for innovative advertising strategies in the communication industry.
3. Food and Beverage - The 'Unity Bar' represents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the food and beverage industry to create inclusive and collaborative product offerings.