King’s Hawaiian refreshes iconic packaging in anniversary relaunch

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King’s Hawaiian is updating its iconic orange packaging for the first time in eight years as part of a 75th-anniversary relaunch tied to NASCAR and NFL personalities.

In June 2025, the brand unveiled a refined logo, curved typography, and a brighter color palette — marking an evolution rather than a complete redesign. The updated packaging debuts at NASCAR events featuring Joe Gibbs Racing, and pairs with a new product line (“Bites”) catering to snacking trends.

CMO Raouf Moussa explains the refresh aims to honor legacy while refreshing the brand’s shelf appeal. “We wanted to reflect warmth, vibrancy, and the Aloha Spirit tied to our roots,” he says. Chief Creative Liz Bondor adds that the packaging injects energy while staying recognizably “King’s Hawaiian.”

NFL stars Peyton and Eli Manning appear in commercials, linking the bakery brand with mainstream sports culture and expanding consumer reach. This sports integration signals a broader lifestyle positioning beyond traditional supermarket aisles.

The timing aligns with a growing focus on “limited edition” and heritage-driven F&B marketing — where brands tap nostalgia without alienating modern shoppers. Market analysts note such campaigns can drive a 10–15 % bump in trial sales.

King’s Hawaiian’s packaging relaunch — backed by sports partnerships — aims to balance legacy and modern relevance. Early indicators of trial and brand lift will show if nostalgia-driven positioning pays off in today’s competitive F&B space.