Kara Coconut

Kara Coconut

Kara Coconut

Expanding Southeast Asian flavour across Europe

Expanding Southeast Asian flavour across Europe

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Building local awareness for a global flavour. We positioned Kara to scale across Europe.

Building local awareness for a global flavour. We positioned Kara to scale across Europe.

Building local awareness for a global flavour. We positioned Kara to scale across Europe.

Client

Client

Kara Coconut

Kara Coconut

Work

Work

Strategic Reach

Strategic Reach

Since

Since

2022

2022

Industry

Industry

Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage

Brand

Brand

Originating in Southeast Asia, Kara brings authentic coconut flavour to European kitchens. With a focus on quality and cultural heritage, the brand introduces a global taste through a local lens. Kara continues to expand its presence and awareness across the continent.

Originating in Southeast Asia, Kara brings authentic coconut flavour to European kitchens. With a focus on quality and cultural heritage, the brand introduces a global taste through a local lens. Kara continues to expand its presence and awareness across the continent.

APPROACH

Creating relevance in a new market

As a result of our intensive partnership with Asian Food Group, we support their suppliers with local digital growth strategies. For Kara Coconut, we built their digital presence helping to extend their reach in the Dutch market.

We defined their digital strategy, messaging, and target audience for the Dutch market. We then scaled visibility through Always-On content, short-form video, and creator-led campaigns across Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.

GROWTH RESULTS

287%

Average growth in Instagram reach year-over-year

62%

Increase in online engagement vs '24

170K+

Dutch food lovers reached with the first influencer campaign

721K+

Unique users reached in 2024 across Facebook, Instagram and TikTok

KEY TAKEAWAYS

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Ownership

Kara gave us full trust to define and lead their digital growth strategy, allowing us to act as an extension of their team from day one.

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Foundation

We built a brand presence for the Dutch market from scratch. Every element was tailored to local audiences while staying true to Kara’s global identity.

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Resonance

Recipe-driven content sparked deep engagement across diverse audiences. By connecting product to culture, we built trust and recognition that extended far beyond awareness.

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Scalability

Our growth strategy was designed for year-over-year scale. Structured systems ensured consistency and results without reinventing the wheel each campaign cycle.

THE OUTCOME

From newcomer to local favourite

With a clear strategy and consistent messaging, the brand gained recognition among Southeast Asian food lovers in the Netherlands and built a strong foundation for growth.

DELIVERED

Social Strategy

Brand messaging, audience, and channel strategy

Content & Campaigns

Always-On, short-form video, creator-led campaigns

Influencer Marketing

Concept, briefing, end-to-end management

Reporting & Insights

Monthly tracking, quarterly reviews, growth roadmap

DELIVERED

Social Strategy

Brand messaging, audience, and channel strategy

Content & Campaigns

Always-On, short-form video, creator-led campaigns

Influencer Marketing

Concept, briefing, end-to-end management

Reporting & Insights

Monthly tracking, quarterly reviews, growth roadmap

"Headsprung has been our one-stop shop for our digital presence in the Netherlands and wider than that, North-Western Europe."

"Headsprung has been our one-stop shop for our digital presence in the Netherlands and wider than that, North-Western Europe."

Allen Teh, Managing Director, Kara Marketing

"Headsprung has been our one-stop shop for our digital presence in the Netherlands and wider than that, North-Western Europe."

Allen Teh, Managing Director, Kara Marketing