Ad of the Day | Your Groceries are Never Just Groceries
Dec. 19, 2023
Following Emma's story in "The Peach," Esselunga returns to Italian television with a TV campaign of the story of Carlo and Marta, and their friendship that endures over time, thanks to a walnut.
The second instalment of Esselunga's narrative once again highlights the emotions of people with their everyday life stories.
A festive Christmas atmosphere is heightened by the exchange of gifts between two children, that becomes an unexpected Christmas surprise 15 years later. The tagline "Your groceries are never just groceries" continues to be the foundation on which the narrative is built.
Roberto Selva, Director of Marketing and Communication at Esselunga explained:
"With the second instalment of our story. We wanted to portray a tale of friendship that withstands the passage of time and distance. We did this through a walnut, a symbolic fruit that aptly represents the concept of care."
Esselunga focuses on the stories of people and customers who enter its stores every day, giving a deeper meaning to an ordinary daily gesture, such as grocery shopping.
The campaign is created by the New York-based creative agency SMALL, and "The Walnut" was directed by the Rudi Rosenberg through Indiana Productions.
Related News
Rady Children's Health Champions "Stubborn Optimism" in First Brand Campaign
Created by SMALL New York, the campaign celebrates the community spirit around a child’s health
CoorDown Asks People to Just Evolve for World Down Syndrome Day
For World Down Syndrome Day 2026, CoorDown presents the international awareness campaign created in collaboration with the New York agency SMALL
Ad of the Day | Amplifon Unveils "The Special Test Rooms," A Global Campaign Celebrating Better Hearing
The campaign was developed by New York–based agency SMALL, produced by Skipless / Movie Magic Int., and directed by Andrew Lane
Latest News
Aug. 03, 2026
Cut+Run Welcomes Heidi Black as Editorial Partner
Black comes to Cut+Run from a 28-year career at Whitehouse Post, where she started as a runner and worked her way up under the mentorship of Rick Lawley and Sue Dawson
Aug. 03, 2026
Starbucks Launches Illustration Club to Champion UK Creative Talent
Initiative in partnership with artist Yinka Ilori MBE invites the UK to reimagine the iconic Starbucks cup, with mentorship and national showcase up for grabs



