Clay
Clay is a design and branding agency based in San Francisco. The team builds strong, modern identities for startups and large companies.
Mission Control
Mission Control is a fully remote branding agency. They mix creative thinking with AI tools to build fast, smart brand systems and websites.
Design Bridge and Partners
A global brand design agency offering services in brand strategy, design systems, and brand engagement. They focus on creating brands with the power to move people.
Dentsu
A global marketing and advertising agency network offering integrated solutions across media, creative, and technology.
JKR (Jones Knowles Ritchie)
Global branding agency helping brands be distinctive everywhere through strategy, design, and innovation.
R/GA
A global digital agency known for its innovation in marketing, branding, and technology. R/GA combines creativity and technology to help brands grow in the digital age.
Steves&Co
Malta-based full-service branding and marketing agency with experience across strategy, branding, design, AI, and development.
Our Selection Process
We review agencies using the same criteria across every category, then update rankings as new work appears.
1. Create a shortlist
We gather agencies with consistently strong brand identity work across regions and industries.
2. Check category fit
We prioritize agencies with relevant experience for the page, like F&B, tech, or enterprise.
3. Score craft and systems.
We evaluate concept, typography, art direction, and how well the identity scales across real touchpoints.
4. Assess strategy and clarity
We look for clear positioning, messaging, and a strong rationale behind the work.
5. Validate credibility
We consider outcomes and reputation signals like case study depth, adoption, and recognition, as supporting proof.
6. Keep it current and independent
We refresh rankings regularly, and agencies cannot pay for higher placement.
Top Agencies For Food Branding, Beverage Branding, And Packaging
1. Clay
Clay is a strong fit for food and beverage brands that rely on digital experiences like ordering, loyalty, subscriptions, and storytelling to drive growth. It works especially well when the product interface needs to feel premium and consistent with the brand.
Best for: startups and enterprises looking for meticulously crafted, user-centered websites that unify brand storytelling with seamless digital experiences.
Key Clients: Snapchat, Streetbeat, Google, Vantara, Slack, Marqeta, Yahoo! Games, Lulo Bank, Fiverr.
Location: San Francisco.
Founded: 2016.
Team Size: <70.
Hourly Price: $150–$199/hr.
2. Mission Control
Mission Control fits early-stage food and beverage brands that need a sharp identity and a polished website without a heavy process. It is best when speed, clarity, and senior-led execution matter most.
Best for: Early-stage startups wanting fast, senior branding/web with AI-accelerated process.
Location: San Francisco.
Founded: 2025.
3. Design Bridge and Partners
Design Bridge and Partners is a strong fit for food and beverage brands that need a scalable identity system across packaging, retail, and digital touchpoints. It is especially relevant for portfolios that require clear architecture and consistent execution across many products.
Best for: Organizations seeking to build strong and impactful brands.
Key Clients: NASA Artemis, Unilever, Coca-Cola, Diageo, Mastercard, Intel, HSBC, Tencent, Twitch, Heineken, Reckitt, BBC.
Location: London, UK.
Founded: 1986.
Team Size: 500–999.
Hourly Price: $70–$150/hr.
Budget: $10,000+.
4. Dentsu
Dentsu is a strong option for large food and beverage brands that need branding connected to marketing, media, and multi-channel rollout. It fits best when scale, reach, and integrated delivery are core requirements.
Best for: Large enterprises seeking comprehensive, integrated marketing and advertising solutions.
Key Clients: Toyota, Canon, Coca-Cola, McDonald’s.
Location: Tokyo, Japan.
Founded: 1901.
Team Size: 45,000+.
5. JKR (Jones Knowles Ritchie)
JKR is a strong fit for food and beverage brands that need standout identity and brand assets that travel well across packaging and campaigns. It works well when shelf impact and brand distinctiveness are top priorities.
Best for: Brands seeking distinctive and impactful brand identities.
Key Clients: Burger King, Guinness.
Location: Global (NY, London, Shanghai, etc.).
Hourly Price: $48/hr.
6. FutureBrand
FutureBrand fits food and beverage organizations that need repositioning, portfolio clarity, or a refreshed brand system across markets. It is a good match when the challenge is transformation, not just visuals.
Best for: Companies seeking comprehensive brand transformation.
Key Clients: American Airlines, Nestlé.
Location: Global (London, Milan, Madrid, etc.).
Founded: 1999.
Hourly Price: $56/hr.
7. Lippincott
Lippincott is a strong fit for food and beverage brands where customer experience and brand consistency must align across physical and digital touchpoints. It works best when strategy, identity, and long-term governance are required.
Best for: Organizations seeking strategic and innovative brand solutions.
Key Clients: Starbucks, Delta Air Lines.
Location: Global (HQ: New York, NY).
Founded: 1943.
Hourly Price: $34–$48/hr.
8. R/GA
R/GA fits food and beverage brands where digital experience drives growth, like loyalty, personalization, commerce, and membership models. It is best when brand expression needs to be embedded into product and customer journeys.
Best for: Enterprises seeking innovative digital solutions that blend creativity and technology.
Key Clients: Nike, Samsung, Google, Verizon.
Location: HQ: New York, NY.
Founded: 1977.
Team Size: 1,000–5,000.
Hourly Price: $67/hr avg.
Budget: $5,000+.
9. Steves&Co
Steves&Co is a good fit for food and beverage brands that want one partner for brand, marketing, and digital delivery. It is especially useful for teams that need consistent assets across campaigns and web.
Best for: Global brands looking for innovative and impactful branding and marketing solutions across various industries.
Key Clients: BMW, LVMH, Unilever, Forbes, The European Union.
Location: Malta.
Frequently asked questions
Clay is great for premium digital experiences. Mission Control is ideal for fast, senior-led branding. Design Bridge and Partners excels in scalable identity systems.
Dentsu is best for large, integrated marketing. JKR is perfect for impactful, standout identities. FutureBrand suits brands needing transformation.
Lippincott ensures consistency across touchpoints. R/GA specializes in digital experiences like loyalty and personalization. Steves&Co is a solid choice for branding, marketing, and digital work.
This includes CPG, DTC food brands, beverage companies, snacks, supplements, hospitality-adjacent products, and specialty retail.
Clear differentiation and appetite appeal. Your brand needs to stand out fast on shelf and on screen.
Brand strategy, identity system, packaging direction, retail or e-commerce guidelines, and launch assets like ads and social templates.
It is often the main conversion touchpoint. Strong packaging improves recognition, perceived quality, and repeat purchase.
Costs depend on scope and SKU count. Many projects range from mid five figures to six figures for strategy, identity, and packaging systems.
Yes. Many teams support naming systems, product line structure, and packaging hierarchy to improve clarity and compliance.
Many projects take 6 to 12 weeks. Complex packaging systems with many SKUs can take 10 to 20 weeks.
Look for packaging strength, clear hierarchy, retail-ready mockups, and examples of brands that feel distinct in crowded aisles.
We prioritize shelf impact, clarity, craft, consistency across SKUs, and proof the work supports real growth.
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