Quorn, the UK’s No.1 meat free brand (Kantar + IRI MAT Nov 2017) is unveiling a £14 million brand support package to showcase just how easy it is to make great-tasting dishes with Quorn.

The move follows Quorn Food’s record sales growth of £19 million in the last 12 months and marks the biggest ever annual spend by any brand in the UK’s £312 million meat free category (Kantar + IRI MAT Nov 2017).

Julian Cooke, head of UK category management at Quorn, says: “Quorn is consistently one of the biggest media-spending brands across all frozen and chilled sectors which, alongside our significant increase in distribution, has driven record growth in the last 12 months.

“This is set to continue in 2018 as our biggest ever marketing spend, coupled with an increased consumer focus on healthier lifestyles and more and more people looking to reduce their meat consumption driving the success of the category.

“In January alone, Quorn will drive sales of over £16 million as shoppers look for nutritious products after the festive period that don’t compromise on taste or quality.”

Quorn’s year-long campaign will see the brand being advertised on TV for 50 weeks of the year, kicking off with three different adverts in Q1 highlighting the versatility of the range, with a focus on Quorn Mince, Quorn Pieces and Quorn Cocktail Sausages.

The sustained TV campaign and NPD drive campaign will be complemented by PR and digital content focussing on ways to reduce meat consumption without missing out on family favourite meals, as part of a healthy lifestyle.

“In addition to targeting our current consumer base, the wide-ranging marketing activity will reach out to non-category buyers, with a particular emphasis on families with children who we believe will be particularly receptive to our messages as we promote the benefits of tasty and healthy choices,” adds Cooke.