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IMPLICATIONS


 Finding Purpose


 Altruistic  initiatives  should
 reflect a product truth, which is
 why Fever Tree helps eradicate
 malaria.  Ancient  explorers in
 South  America observed locals
 who spent time around certain
 indiginous trees evaded illness.  Pure Power  Ingredient Origins

 Beyond Crocodiles  Countries  like  Finland  are   In a world of mass production, people
 Lacoste recently adopted logos   promoting  produce  on  a   want to know where stuff comes from -
 that contributed to the plight of   purity platform. It’s easy   and they’re prepared to pay extra for it.
 endangered species.  to see  the  appeal  of pure   ‘Ingredient  origins  drive  premium
       formulations in a world       perceptions’ - said a recent study by MMR.
       increasingly   aware    of    Above: Grown in Idaho was one of the most successful U.S.
       environmental pollution.      product launches in 2018, with sales of nearly $60m.



 Love Local


 There are forces at work persuading people to buy local – including
 environmental ones. A recent study by IRI with 3000 Europeans found that
 70% of shoppers strongly link ethical purchasing with locally sourced.











       Honesty Pays

       Today’s marketing sleuths (also known as consumers) recognize corporate
       b*llshit when they see it. Brands need to show a little more humility.
       You may wish to consider the potential benefits of sincerity, as Carlsberg
       has done recently in the U.K. with its ‘Probably not’ campaign.
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