Al Farasha

Adding life to Sudan’s most trusted food brand

Client:
Morouj Commodities

Challenge:
Creating a line of supermarket products for the sudanese brand that is immediately trusted and integrated into the market

Result:
A new naming and design system for the brand, with a rejuvenated identity and packaging that stands out on shelves.

Al Farasha is Sudan’s most trusted food brands, a name that can be recognised in nearly every home in Sudan. A product range from Morouj Commodities, it has become A symbol of stability for the people in the region, Al Farasha fulfils essential needs and provides a wide range of food products of the highest quality. Products families can trust with their eyes closed.  

From smooth tomato paste to organic lentils; from fine flour to tasty sauces, Al Farasha’s wide ranging products are all united under one name: Al Farasha. 

To diversify their product range and still maintain brand equity, Skyne’s advice to Morouj was to use the equity the “Al Farasha” name provides and utilize it to name all future commodity products. This would create:

• Customer recognition is strengthened with one brand
• Ease of introduction for new products
• Enhances credibility, in turn creating ease of purchase for consumers
• Creates greater customer loyalty with the shared values of a single brand
• Marketing is made easier and more efficient when it is just one brand

Before starting the design process for the Al Farasha design system, we analysed the current packaging and there were a few things that stood out to us. 

• The logotype with its inconsistent flourishes and details is not very impactful, feels out of date
• English subscript should be integrated, and be similar in style as the Arabic logotype
• The butterfly that is part of the logo is currently a minor detail but could be an iconic point of recognition and design tool
• Holding device is not impactful or iconic, needs to be turned into a clear system or disappear

• The butterfly as the hero
• Modern & lively take on Arabic calligraphy
• Brand consistency

Once the visual language of the butterfly was created based on the criteria for the logo we moved towards packaging aspect. Analysing the sudanese market and the shelf impact there we came to an interesting conclusion. Almost all of the commodities displayed in shelves in Sudan are see through. Furthermore, the packaging was not consistent across supermarkets in how it is displayed. Some were stacked on the side whilst others were top to bottom. This suggested a need for the packaging identity to be functionally visible from all angles.

A unique colour palette was selected to build contrast with the shelf and the products around it. Making the packaging visible from all sides and allowing it to stand out boldly.

Al Farasha now needed a launch campaign, something simple, bold and bright to generate awareness around their new identity launch. Making the evolution of the butterfly visible and understandable to the target audience. We strived to stay away from images or stories in order to not overcomplicate the message. The message was simple and straightforward in its presentation: Here is Al Farasha and this is how it transformed from its past version.

This is how it was conceptualised by Skyne across various touchpoints.

How we helped Al Farasha create an intimate connection with their people

Implementation & Activation

Project management
Collateral production
Campaign concepts