Brands
Pepsi unveils its new visual identity with a grand event in Delhi
Mumbai: Pepsi, the iconic global brand, recently unveiled its new logo and visual identity system across the world, the first update of the iconic Pepsi globe logo in 14 years. The new look rolled out across the market celebrates the brand’s 125th anniversary and marks the brand’s next era with an eye towards the future. The new design evolves the Pepsi brand to represent its most unapologetic and enjoyable qualities, and spans across all physical and digital touchpoints. The new logo and visual identity pay homage to the brand’s rich heritage while taking a big leap towards the future.
Throughout its storied history, Pepsi has maintained a bold challenger mindset and a strong link to pop culture. From creating some of the most iconic ads of all time with the world’s most renowned musicians and actors, Pepsi has always pushed culture forward to deliver one-of-a-kind fan experiences in a timely way, while simultaneously remaining iconic and timeless. In line with this, the brand partnered with Warner Bros. Discovery to come together and celebrate the new titan logo unveil with a grand event, which took place in New Delhi recently. The event infused music, dance, and art together to give audiences a one-of-a-kind yet Pepsi experience with a life size live creation of the Pepsi logo in the form of a graffiti.
At its core, Pepsi is inspired by helping fans choose more moments of unapologetic enjoyment. In an increasingly digital world, the revitalized and distinct design introduces movement and animation into the visual system, unlocking more flexibility for Pepsi to move between physical and digital spaces, from retail shelves to the metaverse. It also allows for more seamless and creative collaboration with partners and retailers and more versatility to engage fans in the places they shop, dine, work and play.
The new logo thoughtfully borrows equity from Pepsi’s past, whilst incorporating modern elements to create a look that is unapologetically current and undeniably Pepsi. The updated colour palette introduces electric blue and black to bring a contemporary edge to the classic Pepsi colour scheme, whilst the signature Pepsi pulse evokes the “ripple, pop and fizz” of Pepsi-Cola – moving in time to the beat of music, the roar of the crowd, the heartbeat of culture.
Sharing her excitement, PepsiCo India category lead, Pepsi Cola, Shailja Joshi said: “We are thrilled to reveal Pepsi’s refreshed visual identity and new logo, embodying unapologetic modernity and the iconic status of Pepsi. The fresh design language reflects the invigorating spirit of Indian youth and their boundless pursuit of possibilities. The unveiling of Pepsi’s updated visual identity in Delhi through a unique installation signifies our celebration of an exciting new chapter. We’re delighted to bring the new logo to India and are positive that Pepsi enthusiasts nationwide will embrace and connect with the bold new era of the brand in 2024.”
Pepsi continues to move at the speed of culture, delivering on what people are thirsty for – innovative products and iconic collaborations. As a champion of those who like to step out of their comfort zone and enjoy more of what they really like, Pepsi fans in India are urged to keep their eyes peeled for more unforgettable experiences that will land later this year.
Brands
Perfetti Van Melle names BWO as Chupa Chups licensing partner in India
Partnership expands iconic confectionery brand into lifestyle categories
MUMBAI: Perfetti Van Melle has appointed Black White Orange Brands Pvt. Ltd. as the official licensing agent for its iconic Chupa Chups in India, marking a push to extend the brand beyond sweets into lifestyle categories.
Under the agreement, Black White Orange will develop and manage the licensing programme across segments such as apparel, accessories, home goods, personal care and back-to-school products. The move signals a broader strategy to tap into India’s growing appetite for brand-led consumer products.
Known for its colourful identity and instantly recognisable logo created by Salvador Dalí, Chupa Chups has evolved into a global pop-culture icon. The India licensing programme aims to translate that playful appeal into products tailored for local consumers.
Perfetti Van Melle area licensing manager Anna Amat said the partnership would help unlock opportunities beyond confectionery, adding that the company sees strong potential for the brand’s expansion in India.
Black White Orange Brands Pvt. Ltd. co-founder and COO Mitali Desai noted that the focus will be on building a visually distinctive and design-led licensing portfolio that reflects the brand’s playful identity.
With India’s retail landscape evolving rapidly, the partnership is expected to drive collaborations with manufacturers and retailers across fashion, lifestyle and gifting segments. Product rollouts are likely to begin in phases through key distribution channels.
As global brands look to deepen their footprint in India, Chupa Chups’ move from candy counters to lifestyle shelves could add a fresh pop of colour to the market.
