The beautiful story of Ragú’s humble beginnings had never been shared with its consumers. So when Symington’s acquired the brand in 2011, they immediately set about emphasising the Italian-American heritage of the sauce, in an attempt to recapture a waning market.
Path undertook this sizeable rebranding project, delivering assets across the board. With a more traditional and user-friendly jar, a simplified design style, and a stirring tale of heritage brought to the fore, Ragú reappeared in the market ready to achieve its vast ambitions.
Symington’s wanted to launch an authentic Ramen noodle brand that epitomises the company’s entrepreneurial spirit and to fill a gap in the market by tapping into the growing demand for Asian fast food. They also wanted to maximise the pull of ‘packed’ work lunches and the opportunity afforded by a commodity category which alienates many consumers.