Osborne Pike

Shelf Life

3 December 2010
Brand Stories From Worldwide Supermarkets

Jan, Jan the pancake man

Posted December 3, 2010
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In the Dutch market this must be the UK equivalent of a steak and kidney pie called John. Or a TV channel called Dave.

With its brand story firmly rooted in the well-trodden path pioneered by innocent and Michel et Augustin to name but two, Jan has nonetheless managed a new twist.

To me it’s the kids scribbling on the tablecloth (or the paper provided) whilst waiting for your order at de Pannenkoekenhoeve. A great story to lessen the guilt of buying a product as ultra-convenient as this. Whatever next, microwaveable sausages called Frank?

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