Brand Naming Expert Needed for Better-For-You Gummy/Lolly Brand
Worldwide
Project Overview: I’m looking for an experienced brand naming expert / copywriter to help create a distinctive brand name for a new better-for-you gummy range. This brand sits between fun confectionery and health awareness: it should feel like “real lollies” you’d happily buy for fun, but with ingredients and messaging that are kinder on gut health and blood sugar. The name should be fun and playful, with a bit of an “out there” edge, while still feeling credible for a health-conscious audience. My initial market is Australia, but I’d like the name to be globally friendly. Reference brands for tone and shelf context include Funday Natural Sweets, Behave Candy and Valli Snacks. Brand pillars: Radically honest ingredients - Clear explanation of fibre type (non‑IMO), sweeteners, and what’s not inside. - Transparent about limits: “Still a treat, but a smarter one.” - Gut‑kind & sugar‑smart - Formulated for lower glycaemic impact and better tolerance. Real lolly experience - Chewy, bouncy texture (close to conventional confectionery). - Bold flavours inspired by classic lollies, not “diet food.” Evidence‑backed, not fear‑based - Simple, accessible explanations and references to science without scare tactics. - Acknowledge that enjoyment matters, not just metrics. Brand story: In 2024, at just 20 years old, I was diagnosed with spinal tumours, which led to major surgery and, ultimately, arachnoiditis — a rare and serious inflammatory condition affecting the spine and compressing the nerves. Managing the health complications that followed required extensive treatment and a highly controlled diet, which made me far more conscious of what I was putting into my body. That experience shaped the idea behind these gummies. I wanted to create a treat that feels indulgent but is made with ingredients I can feel good about — something that fits into a health‑conscious lifestyle without compromising on taste. Because everyone deserves a little sweetness in their life, even while prioritising their health. Target audience Primary: Adults 20–45 who: - Care about blood sugar (pre‑diabetic, diabetic, GLP‑1 users, low‑carb, keto, PCOS). - Have sensitive guts (IBS, bloat‑prone, “I can’t do chicory/inulin or sugar alcohols”). - Still want nostalgic, fun treats rather than “worthy” health snacks. Secondary: - Parents looking for better lollies for kids. - Fitness and wellness communities who track macros and GI. - The average person who wants lollies but not all the sugar. What I’m looking for from you: - A range of strong, distinctive name options that fit this brand. - A brief outline of your usual naming process and what you’d deliver for this project.
$130.00
Fixed-price- IntermediateExperience Level
- Remote Job
- One-time projectProject Type
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