Kellanova's Cheez-It® Brand Arrives in the UK & Ireland to Delight European Tastebuds
Kellanova has launched its Cheez-It Snap'd brand in the UK and Ireland, available in nearly 7,000 grocery stores. The launch features a reformulated recipe tailored to European tastes, with three flavors: Double Cheese, Cheese & Chilli, and Cheese, Sour Cream & Onion. The expansion is supported by a $20 million marketing campaign.
Cheez-It, a billion-dollar brand globally, has been successful due to continuous innovation and strategic global expansion. The European version adheres to local nutritional guidelines with reduced sodium and saturated fat. Kellanova aims to replicate the brand's U.S. success in Europe, targeting the region's love for cheese and growing demand for spicy flavors.
Kellanova ha lanciato il suo marchio Cheez-It Snap'd nel Regno Unito e in Irlanda, disponibile in quasi 7.000 negozi di alimentari. Il lancio presenta una ricetta riformulata su misura per i gusti europei, con tre sapori: Double Cheese, Cheese & Chilli e Cheese, Sour Cream & Onion. L'espansione è supportata da una campagna di marketing da 20 milioni di dollari.
Cheez-It, un marchio da miliardi di dollari a livello globale, ha avuto successo grazie a un'innovazione continua e a una strategica espansione globale. La versione europea rispetta le linee guida nutrizionali locali con livelli ridotti di sodio e grassi saturi. Kellanova punta a replicare il successo del marchio negli Stati Uniti in Europa, mirando all'amore della regione per il formaggio e alla crescente domanda di sapori piccanti.
Kellanova ha lanzado su marca Cheez-It Snap'd en el Reino Unido e Irlanda, disponible en casi 7.000 tiendas de abarrotes. El lanzamiento cuenta con una receta reformulada adaptada a los gustos europeos, con tres sabores: Double Cheese, Cheese & Chilli y Cheese, Sour Cream & Onion. La expansión está respaldada por una campaña de marketing de 20 millones de dólares.
Cheez-It, una marca de mil millones de dólares a nivel mundial, ha tenido éxito gracias a la innovación continua y a una expansión estratégica global. La versión europea cumple con las pautas nutricionales locales con sodio y grasas saturadas reducidas. Kellanova busca replicar el éxito de la marca en EE. UU. en Europa, enfocándose en el amor de la región por el queso y la creciente demanda de sabores picantes.
Kellanova는 영국과 아일랜드에서 자신의 브랜드 Cheez-It Snap'd를 출시하였으며, 거의 7,000개의 식료품점에서 구매할 수 있습니다. 이번 런칭은 유럽의 입맛에 맞춘 재구성된 레시피로, Double Cheese, Cheese & Chilli, Cheese, Sour Cream & Onion의 세 가지 맛을 제공합니다. 이번 확장은 2천만 달러의 마케팅 캠페인으로 지원됩니다.
Cheez-It는 전 세계적으로 수십억 달러의 브랜드로, 지속적인 혁신과 전략적인 글로벌 확장에서 성공을 거두었습니다. 유럽版은 나트륨과 포화 지방을 줄여서 지역의 영양 지침을 준수합니다. Kellanova는 유럽에서 치즈에 대한 사랑과 매운 맛에 대한 증가하는 수요를 겨냥하여 미국에서의 브랜드 성공을 재현하려고 합니다.
Kellanova a lancé sa marque Cheez-It Snap'd au Royaume-Uni et en Irlande, disponible dans près de 7 000 épiceries. Le lancement propose une recette reformulée adaptée aux goûts européens, avec trois saveurs : Double Cheese, Cheese & Chilli et Cheese, Sour Cream & Onion. L'expansion est soutenue par une campagne de marketing de 20 millions de dollars.
Cheez-It, une marque de plusieurs milliards de dollars à l'échelle mondiale, a connu le succès grâce à une innovation continue et à une expansion stratégique à l'international. La version européenne respecte les directives nutritionnelles locales avec une réduction du sodium et des graisses saturées. Kellanova vise à reproduire le succès de la marque aux États-Unis en Europe, en ciblant l'amour de la région pour le fromage et la demande croissante de saveurs épicées.
Kellanova hat seine Marke Cheez-It Snap'd im Vereinigten Königreich und Irland eingeführt, die in fast 7.000 Lebensmittelgeschäften erhältlich ist. Die Einführung beinhaltet ein reformuliertes Rezept, das auf den europäischen Geschmack abgestimmt ist, mit drei Geschmacksrichtungen: Double Cheese, Cheese & Chilli und Cheese, Sour Cream & Onion. Die Expansion wird von einer Marketingkampagne im Wert von 20 Millionen Dollar unterstützt.
Cheez-It, eine Milliarden-Dollar-Marke weltweit, war dank kontinuierlicher Innovation und strategischer globaler Expansion erfolgreich. Die europäische Version hält sich an lokale Ernährungsrichtlinien mit reduziertem Natrium- und gesättigten Fetthalt. Kellanova zielt darauf ab, den Erfolg der Marke in den USA in Europa zu replizieren, indem sie die Vorliebe der Region für Käse und die wachsende Nachfrage nach würzigen Geschmäckern anspricht.
- Expansion into UK and Ireland market with 7,000 store presence
- $20 million marketing campaign to support brand launch
- Tailored product to European tastes and nutritional guidelines
- Cheez-It is a billion-dollar brand globally
- Strategic global expansion and continuous innovation strategy
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Kellanova's launch of Cheez-It in the UK and Ireland marks a significant expansion for the brand. With a
The launch aligns with European snacking trends, particularly the
While specific financial projections aren't provided, the scale of this launch indicates Kellanova's confidence in Cheez-It's potential in Europe. The
Investors should monitor key performance indicators in the coming quarters, including:
- Market share gains in the UK and Ireland snack sector
- Revenue contribution from the new markets
- Marketing efficiency and customer acquisition costs
Kellanova's approach to launching Cheez-It in Europe demonstrates a nuanced understanding of local markets. The reformulation to meet European nutritional guidelines and taste preferences is crucial. Reducing sodium and saturated fat while maintaining flavor appeal is a delicate balance that, if successful, could give Cheez-It a competitive edge.
The choice of flavors - Double Cheese, Cheese & Chilli and Cheese, Sour Cream & Onion - is strategic, catering to established preferences while also tapping into the growing spicy trend. However, the success will largely depend on how well these flavors resonate with local palates and compete against entrenched local brands. The multi-format packaging strategy allows for penetration across various retail channels and consumption occasions, which could accelerate adoption.
"We have big ambitions for our Salty brands in
A billion-dollar brand globally, Kellanova attributes the Cheez-It brand's success to continuous innovation through flavor, texture, and format and a strategic global expansion initiative. The brand has developed new products like Cheez-It Puff'd and Snap'd available in single serving, multi- and large pack formats in seven countries, including the
Additionally, Cheez-It has ramped up marketing across key regions to accelerate growth. In the
European love of cheese runs deep, which Kellanova acknowledged in bringing Cheez-It to
In response to local taste preferences, Cheez-It Snap'd is made with an extra thin, crispy exterior,
"The Cheez-It brand's Europe launch reflects our dedication to offering products that cater to local consumer food preferences, adhere to stringent quality and health standards, and align with our global mission to support wellbeing," said Rob Kelly, Vice President Europe R&D, Kellanova. "Our Cheez-It fans all over the world trust us to deliver exciting creations, so you can expect more innovation, as Cheez-It can be transformed into different types of products and packages for many occasions and tastes."
About Kellanova
Kellanova (NYSE: K) is a leader in global snacking, international cereal and noodles, and
At Kellanova, our purpose is to create better days and ensure everyone has a seat at the table through our trusted food brands. We are committed to promoting sustainable and equitable food access by tackling the crossroads of hunger, sustainability, wellbeing, and equity, diversity & inclusion. Our goal is to create Better Days for 4 billion people by the end of 2030 (from a 2015 baseline). For more detailed information about our commitments, our approach to achieving these goals, and methodology, please visit our website at https://www.kellanova.com.
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