As we start the new year, you may have noticed the word ‘Veganuary’ floating around. The plant-based revolution campaign ‘Veganuary’, a combination of veganism and January, encourages people across the world to embrace a plant-based diet for a month. The campaign has been running since 2014 with over a million participants since then who’ve had a taste for veganism which involves cutting out all animal foods.
[1]82% of those who’ve taken part have drastically cut down on meat after following the challenge. With so many people taking part and participation continuing to grow each year, it’s a great marketing opportunity for food and drinks brands to join in the challenge and embrace Veganuary.
So, how can you introduce a Veganuary offering into your business each year? Firstly, you could produce a vegan-friendly/plant-based alternative menu or range specially designed for Veganuary that compliments your existing offering. If you can’t develop a full menu, perhaps you could add a couple of vegan options to your regular menu so that anyone taking part in the campaign can still enjoy your great food.
A few popular names across the country that promote a Veganuary menu include Wagamama, Subway, and All Bar One, as well as coffee houses Caffe Nero and Costa offering dairy-free and plant-based alternatives.
By promoting these alternate options across your marketing platforms, you can show your audience that your business is an advocate for Veganuary, encouraging customers who are both new and existing vegans to engage with your business, in turn driving sales and raising brand awareness.
Influencers have played a huge role in the success of Veganuary, often sharing the food and drink brands they discover whilst participating in the month-long campaign themselves. Working with influencers who reach your target audience means that your food and drink business will be being seen by all the right people across social media platforms including Instagram, YouTube, and of course, TikTok.
Whether working with influencers on gifted, paid, or ambassador campaigns, it’s important to ensure that those you are partnering with share your brand values and that the messaging being shared is on-brand and in line with your own.
Running events are the perfect opportunity to get involved with Veganuary. From blind-tasting nights to celebrating new products or menu launches of meat-free alternatives through to restaurant takeovers. They’re the perfect way to reach influencers and your target audience getting your business talked about in the right places.
Throughout January, many leading media outlets will be sharing round-up features and food and drink business profile pieces for those with a vegan offering. Making the most of these opportunities can help ensure your brand is shining the brightest in a busy space.
Veganuary is a calendar month full of golden opportunities and potential for businesses within the food and beverage sector to raise brand awareness, drive sales and maximise marketing opportunities. At Orange, we provide expert services that help your food and drink business reach new audiences, getting your brand seen by the right people.
Have a look at our services which include media relations, influencer management, and social media marketing, or get in touch today to find out how we can help your business grow.
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