‘Colours by Europe. Tastes of Excellence’ – EU promotion campaign in Thailand  

EC own initiative
Inactive
Acronym: Colours by Europe. Tastes of Excellence Thailand
Number: ec-initiative-008
Call ID: ec
coordinator:
Flag of European Union ‘Colours by Europe. Tastes of Excellence’ – EU promotion campaign in Thailand   - European Union

Food not only needs to be nutritious, but must also look appealing, colourful and vibrant. This EU campaign aimed to promote the excellence and great variety of EU-agricultural produce in Thailand.

Objectives:

The overall goal of this communication campaign was to promote EU-agricultural produce and beverages products in Thailand. The EU wanted to raise awareness of the key merits of EU agricultural produces – safety, quality, authenticity, sustainability –, to educate the audiences on how to best enjoy them, and to encourage purchase, in order to reinforce the EU agricultural produce in this market. It targeted the following audiences: consumers, business, and specialised media and influencers.

Strategy and activities:

The campaign wanted to bring a piece of Europe to audience’s tables, via social media and online activities as well various in-person experiences. The campaign invited the various audiences to introduce EU agricultural produce in their daily lives and to travel to Europe though food.

It featured activities, such as: retail and e-commerce promotions, supermarket tastings and events, cooking classes, tastings, HoReCa promotions. The activities were organised in partnership with local businesses, specialised media and social media influencers. Additionally, the campaign had a strong digital focus with dedicated website and social media channels, featuring informative content and animated videos.

Product sectors:
  • Beer
  • Beverages made from plant extracts
  • Coffee and tea
  • Spirits, liqueurs and vermouth
  • Wine, cider and vinegar
  • Cereals
  • Pasta
  • Cheese
  • Dairy products (excl. Cheese)
  • Fishery and aquaculture products
  • Fruit (fresh or dried)
  • Preparations of vegetables, fruit or nuts (incl. table olives)
  • Sweetcorn
  • Vegetables (fresh, chilled and dried) excluding sweetcorn
  • Honey and beekeeping products
  • Bovine meat (fresh, chilled and frozen)
  • Meat preparations
  • Pork meat (fresh, chilled and frozen)
  • Poultry meat (fresh, chilled and frozen)
  • Sheep and goat meat (fresh, chilled and frozen)
  • Oilseeds, other than soyabeans
  • Olive oil
  • Vegetable oils other than olive oils
  • Bread, pastry, cakes, confectionery, biscuits and other baker's wares
  • Chocolate and derived products
  • Eggs
  • Mustard paste
  • Natural gums and resins
  • Salt
  • Sugar
Target country:
  • Thailand
Budget
Total
638 371 €
EU contribution
638 371 €
Duration 18 months
Start date
End date
Quality schemes
  • EU organic label
  • PDO/PGI