Branding Trends

First impressions are key, especially when it comes to making an impact in the retail and consumer goods market. Showcasing everything from innovative marketing techniques to unique product aesthetics, Trend Hunter’s branding category is here to shed some light on all the different methods brands are using to entice consumers.
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Color-In Noodle Packaging
Color-In Noodle Packaging
Little Dish's Chicken Katsu Curry Noodles Sleeve is Made for Doodling
Little Dish collaborated with illustrator Joe Whale, AKA Doodle Boy, to create doodle-friendly packaging for its Chicken Katsu Curry Noodles. This kid-friendly meal is powered by all-natural... MORE
Digital Out-Of-Home Media Networks
Digital Out-Of-Home Media Networks
The Toronto Port Authority Debuts Project at Billy Bishop
The Toronto Port Authority has introduced a new digital out-of-home media network at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. The venture is powered by ShyftLabs and features 45 screens, including eight... MORE
Cushioning-Focused Running Shoe Designs
Cushioning-Focused Running Shoe Designs
ANTA Debuts the Performance-Driven PG7 3.0 Running Shoe
ANTA has introduced the PG7 3.0 running shoe. The latest iteration in its cushioning-focused collection, the innovation builds on the proprietary PG7 midsole technology using thermoplastic... MORE
Youth Soccer Partnerships
Youth Soccer Partnerships
Tim Hortons Has Partnered with Adidas on Its Timbits Soccer Jerseys
Tim Hortons established a multi-year jersey partnership with adidas for its Timbits Soccer program, supplying over 250,000 youth players aged three to seven across Canada beginning this spring. The... MORE
play_circle_filledAthlete Food Sponsorships
Athlete Food Sponsorships
Think Turkey Tapped AJ Lawson for Its Basketball Season Campaign
Think Turkey partnered with Toronto Raptors player AJ Lawson for its 'You Turkey' campaign, releasing a new 15-second spot that debuted during the college basketball national championship and will... MORE
Comprehensive Vitamin B Supplements
Comprehensive Vitamin B Supplements
Triquetra Health Has Launched BioActive B-Complex Liquid
Triquetra Health's BioActive B-Complex Liquid delivers every B vitamin in an active, methylated, or coenzyme form within a single daily teaspoon. This product addresses what the company identifies... MORE
Uplifting Youthful Sodas
Uplifting Youthful Sodas
Mirinda's Fresh, Retro-Modern Identity Was Made with Gen Z in Mind
Mirinda is a mood-lifting soft drink with a tangy, refreshing flavor and an inspiring energy that magnetizes Gen Z. The vibrant lineup includes fruit-forward flavors like Green Apple and... MORE
Affordable Golf Summer Passes
Affordable Golf Summer Passes
Topgolf Makes Its Summer Fun Pass Available for a Lower Price
Topgolf has reintroduced its Summer Fun Pass for the 2026 season at the lowest price ever. Starting at $179 USD, the service represents a savings of over $70 USD compared to the previous... MORE
Co-Branded Race Car Partnerships
Co-Branded Race Car Partnerships
Pit Boss & Academy Sports + Outdoors for a NASCAR Experience
Pit Boss has partnered with Academy Sports + Outdoors for a NASCAR experience at Texas Motor Speedway. The activation includes a co-branded race car driven by Harrison Burton in the number 24 Pit... MORE
Mexican-Style BBQ Sauces
Mexican-Style BBQ Sauces
The HERDEZ Asada Line is Available Exclusively at Walmart
HERDEZ, which is considered by many to be the number one salsa brand in Mexico — has launched a new Mexican-style BBQ sauce collection called HERDEZ Asada. This range is available exclusively at... MORE
Foodie Wrapping
Brands infuse wrapping paper products with scents and lickable elements
Trend - Brands are making wrapping paper products infused with edible flavors or aromas—often inspired by their snacks, desserts, or drinks. Some versions are fully edible and flavored, while others are scented to smell like a specific food, transforming the unwrapping experience into something memorable.

Insight - During holidays and special occasions, shoppers aren’t just hunting for the perfect presents—they’re also looking for packaging that feels personally tailored to their recipients. In response, brands are introducing scented and flavor-inspired wrapping papers that incorporate familiar sensory cues to enhance the unboxing experience and reinforce brand connection. This strategy allows companies to extend their intellectual property into a low-risk, engaging format without developing a new consumable product.
Workshop Question - In what ways can your brand explore innovative applications of its existing IP?
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Energetic Hot Sauce Campaigns
Energetic Hot Sauce Campaigns
Cholula Debuts the Energetic Cho-lu-la! Summer Campaign
Cholula has launched its boldest summer campaign to date under the name Cho-lu-la! and the marketing activation centers on an energetic rhythmic chant designed to make the brand’s name more... MORE
Animated Eye Health Campaigns
Animated Eye Health Campaigns
Prevent Blindness Debuts the Multimedia Best Eyes for Life Campaign
Prevent Blindness has launched a national multimedia campaign called 'Best Eyes for Life,' which introduces two animated characters — Iris and Cornelius — to demonstrate practical eye health... MORE
Edgy Mini Bagel Branding
Edgy Mini Bagel Branding
Dave’s Killer Bread's Mini Bagels are Available in Two Varieties
Dave’s Killer Bread has introduced a new product called Mini Bagels. Available in Plain Awesome and Epic Everything varieties, this offering seeks to be practical and satisfying. The Mini... MORE
Celebratory Soccer-Themed Snacks
Celebratory Soccer-Themed Snacks
Goalden Balls Celebrate the Excitement of the FIFA World Cup 2026
Golden Wonder Goalden Balls have been debuted from the snack brand in the UK as a product that celebrates the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 in a playful way. The snack product starts off with... MORE
Fully Recyclable Oil Packaging
Fully Recyclable Oil Packaging
The New Frylight Packaging Has a Fully Recyclable Spray Pump
The Frylight packaging has been revamped in the UK to give it a fully recyclable profile that will make it more sustainable without deviating too far from its original design. The brand's... MORE
Heritage Fragrance Expansion Lineups
Heritage Fragrance Expansion Lineups
Jacques Bogart Debuts One Lady Show and Silver Scent For H
Jacques Bogart refreshed its portfolio for its 50th anniversary, debuting new gendered flankers and upgraded masculine variants, featuring design-led bottles and updated olfactory blends. The... MORE
Fantastical Fruit Puddings
Fantastical Fruit Puddings
Magnolia Bakery is Serving Mother's Cookies Strawberry Banana Pudding
May is National Strawberry Month and in anticipation of the sweet occasion, Mother's Cookies teamed up with Magnolia Bakery to debut the iconic bakery's first Banana Pudding Bar collaboration:... MORE
Curated Seasonal Whisky Releases
Curated Seasonal Whisky Releases
The Balvenie Debuted 'A Gift Shaped by the Seasons'
The Balvenie has introduced 'A Gift Shaped By The Seasons' for Father's Day. This limited-edition gift pack features the DoubleWood 12 Year Old single malt Scotch whisky alongside a sample of the... MORE
Cannabis Seed Bank Collaborations
Cannabis Seed Bank Collaborations
Sensi Seeds Joined Forces with Death Row Records
Sensi Seeds — the world's oldest cannabis seed bank — has expanded its exclusive collaboration with Death Row Records to the United States. As part of this partnership, the two entities will... MORE
Silkworm-Inspired Décolleté Creams
Silkworm-Inspired Décolleté Creams
Savor Beauty Spotlights the Silkworm Cocoon Décolleté Cream
Savor Beauty has launched the Silkworm Cocoon Décolleté Cream. This targeted treatment is formulated specifically for the neck and chest area, which, research indicates, has skin up to 40%... MORE
Protected Ancient Grain Varieties
Protected Ancient Grain Varieties
KAMUT Brand Wheat Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary
KAMUT Brand Wheat is commemorating its 40th anniversary as a protected ancient grain variety that has never been hybridized or genetically modified, always grown organically without synthetic... MORE
Space Mission Milestone-Themed Coffees
Space Mission Milestone-Themed Coffees
Copper Moon Coffee Launched the Artemis II Lunar Reserve
Copper Moon Coffee has released the Artemis II Lunar Reserve — a limited-edition organic medium roast with tasting notes of chocolate, toasted nut, and raspberry. As the name might already... MORE
Self-Guided Outdoor Floral Trails
Self-Guided Outdoor Floral Trails
Fleurs de Villes Will Host FLORA from May 6th Until May 10th
Fleurs de Villes has launched FLORA — a free, self-guided outdoor floral trail running through Toronto’s Bloor-Yorkville neighbourhood from May 6th to 10th. This activation is made possible... MORE
Farmer's Market-Inspired Hair Accessories
Farmer's Market-Inspired Hair Accessories
TELETIES Debuts the Farmer’s Market Collection
TELETIES has launched the Farmer’s Market Collection. This new lineup of versatile hair accessories includes no-crease ties, claw clips, and snap clips that draw visual inspiration from the... MORE
Hydrating Crayon-Style Lip Products
Hydrating Crayon-Style Lip Products
Tom Ford Beauty Spotlights the Runway Lip Stylo Matte
Tom Ford Beauty has introduced the Runway Lip Stylo Matte — a hydrating lip product in a twist-up crayon format that delivers a blurred, velvet-soft matte finish. The offering is powered by a... MORE