The Power of Breath: How We Enhanced our Work Wellbeing
āWhen you own your breath, nobody can steal your peaceā Anon
Working in a fast paced communications agency has its challenges and requires energy, dedication and resilience, which is why we take the mental health* and wellbeing of our team very seriously at jellybean.Ā We regularly carry out internal surveys to check-in and see how our team are feeling and identify where the professional pinch points are.
‘Make it Mutti’ Reaches New Heights with an Immersive Tomato Dining Experience at Saatchi Gallery
This month, we have brought our latest client campaign platform Make it Mutti to life in an extraordinary way, staging a 3-night immersive dining experience at the Saatchi Gallery, London (17-19 September 2024). This unique event, took invited guests on a culinary journey through the life cycle of the tomato, combining incredible food, technology, and multi-sensory storytelling in a celebration of the tomato and Mutti’s heritage and values.
jellybean – building a future ready legacy
As the founder of jellybean 37 years ago I am proud to announce that as of September 2024 we are an employee-owned business through an EOT (Employee Ownership Trust).
MCA Food to Go Conference 2024
As a leading food and drink marketing agency with a passion for foodservice and eating out, we make it our business to keep on top of all the latest trends in the food and drink arena. The world of food to go, or quick service restaurants as it’s sometimes referred to, is a hotbed of innovation and has proved to be one of the most resilient sectors of the eating out market, both during Covid more recently the cost-of-living crisis. So, we hot-footed it along to The Ham Yard Hotel last week to hear from some of the key players in the food to go market at MCAās Food to Go Conference.
Leap Year Foodie Traditions
As a leading food and drink agency, it is fair to say we think about food 365 days a year, but this year weāll be adding an extra day as it is a leap year. Every four years, February boasts an extra day, a curious anomaly in our calendars known as āleap dayā. While some see it merely as an additional date on the calendar and possibly the chance for women to propose (more of this later!), others view it as an opportunity to create customs, including those surrounding food and feasting. From Greek feasts to Chinese banquets, we take a look at how leap day is marked across the worldā¦
jellybean values….
If you are an avid follower of our socials, you may have noticed recent posts featuring an animation of care, expertise & collaboration. These are the values which underpin jellybean as a brand and that we live by and do business by.
Dining in Darkness at Dans le Noir
London is a notorious hot bed for swanky restaurants and cutting-edge dining experiences, and Dans le Noir, settled in the heart of the city, only serves to bolster this reputation. Exactly what is says on the French tin, this now rather well-known restaurant offers guests the unique culinary experience of eating your meal completely shrouded in darkness.
Parma’s Dinner of the Thousand 2023
On Tuesday it was a delight to see the historic city centre of Parma transformed into a gourmet spectacle under the stars for the fourth annual Dinner of the Thousand (La Cena dei Mille). A thousand lucky guests embarked on a culinary journey like nothing I have seen or witnessed before.
Jersey Girls
It is fair to say that I had never thought about taking a trip the Channel Islands until, that was, it was suggested to me by two fabulous friends as a girlsā bank holiday get-away. As one had come all the way from Australia and all three of us love our food and drink, we were keen to make the most of our three days in Jersey and of course restaurants came top of our priority list. So here are some of our highlights, bearing in mind we only really managed to explore Gorey Point, Grouville and a tiny bit of St Helier.
All Rhodes Lead to… (sorry)
Having just returned from the very beautiful, and very hot, island of Rhodes, I thought Iād share with you some of my foodie favourites from this trip.
Landing at noon, thanks to a very early 6am flight (delightful), we sat down at our hotelās bar to enjoy a delicious lunch of frozen margaritas and for myself, a Feta sandwich. As a self-proclaimed Feta cheese fan, I was not left disappointed when what appeared to be a whole packet appeared on my plate. This was the start of what I can imagine were a great few days for my sister, as I would exclaim with excitement āoooh Fetaā every time I saw a Greek salad on a menu.
Brunch, Boats and Barcelona
Last week, I was fortunate enough to visit Barcelona for my oldest friendās hen do. What ensued, was a three-day trip jam PACKED with sangria, beautiful sights and great food. To say we tapped into the tapas trend is an understatement ā if we werenāt out ordering tapas, we were recreating our own spread on the beach ā what a dream.
Join me as I take you through our culinary journeyā¦
Weāre Celebrating Being Shortlisted!
Ā Weāre thrilled that jellybean has been shortlisted for the third consecutive year for āBest B2B Campaignā in the Alliance of Independent Agenciesā, Wing Awards.
Ā With jellybean having won both previous years, weāre hoping for a hattrick!
āPep Up Your Menu!ā was a route to market foodservice campaign for PEPPADEWĀ® UK ā and weāre delighted that it has been shortlisted as one of the outstanding campaigns in the B2B category.
This integrated campaign was developed to help PEPPADEWĀ® UK achieve national listings for its latest innovation, PEPPADEWĀ® Bites. Our talented team pulled out all the stops combining strong strategy, bespoke insight, as well as impactful creative, to engage wholesale buyers and help our amazing client secure national listings for the PEPPADEWĀ® Bites.
Weāre incredibly proud the beanās hard work has been recognised amongst the best B2B campaigns of the year. Having won in 2021 and 2022 with our campaigns for Sarsonās and Philadelphia, hereās hoping for a hattrick as we celebrate āindependents dayā at MAD//Fest, 4th July 2023.
To read the Pep Up Your Menu case study click here.
Jellybean Goes Green: Our Eco-Friendly Week of Fun and Action
At jellybean, we didn’t let Earth Day (April 22nd) and Jellybean Day (also April 22nd!) pass without a celebration. We organised an entire week filled with eco-friendly activities, and not only did we have fun we also took the time to recognise our eco accomplishments as an agency.
But we didn’t stop there! As part of our commitment to the environment, we raised funds for EarthDay.org, an organisation that drives meaningful action for our planet through various programs and campaigns.
To encourage everyone to do their bit for the environment, we asked our beans to take part in initiatives aligned with the 5 topics of Earth Day – Meat-Free, Plastic, Conservation, Art & Fashion, and Climate Change. We believe that even small actions can have a big impact, and we hope that our efforts will inspire others to join in as well.
Bring your sandwich A game.
We are thrilled to announce our latest collaboration with world ingredients brand Cooks&Co: the Worldie Sandwich Competition. As an agency that values creativity and food, we couldn’t be more excited to lead the development and management of this culinary competition.
My Favourite Vegan Dishes
To start the new year on a high and to tackle my first resolution, I challenged myself to Veganuary. Alongside 700,000 others, I signed up to go vegan for January 2023, in hopes of improving my diet and doing my part for the animals and environment.
The month was a great success, and as February rolled around, I was filled with a real sense of achievement. Going forward, Iām committed to incorporating more plant-based foods into my lifestyle and making substitutes where and when I can ā āVeganuary is more than just a pledgeā!
Here are the dishes Iāll be continuing to enjoy throughout the rest of 2023ā¦
Six Nations 2023: A Culinary Clash of Rugby Titans
The 2023 Six Nations Championship got off to a thrilling start at the weekend, with Scotland delivering a stunning performance to defeat England in the Calcutta Cup match at Twickenham, while Ireland dominated Wales in Cardiff on the opening day. Italy’s bravery and determination almost saw them clinch a famous Six Nations win against reigning champions France, but just missed out by a narrow margin.
Jellybean x LCH
2022 was a challenging year for many people, and if the pandemic taught us anything, itās the importance of communities coming together to get through difficult times. I recently became aware of one project nearby that is working to bring together the community in North Leatherhead.
A Weekend in Amsterdam
Amsterdam is one of the most popular European tourist spots ā the city attracted around 20 million tourists per year pre pandemic. Famous for its art, culture, canals, and bikes on every corner I was eager to sink my teeth into everything the iconic city had to offer! So much so, my first trip to Amsterdam was a whirlwind of food and fun.
the jellybean factor
You might be wonderingā¦whatās it really like to work for jellybean?