'Doritos x Empirical Nacho Cheese Spirit' by PepsiCo Design and Innovation: Innovation in Influencer Kit

Doritos x Empirical Nacho Cheese Spirit

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In 2023, Doritos was looking for another unexpected use for Nacho Cheese. Coincidentally, flavor company Empirical came to Doritos with a new angle on its flagship flavor: a Nacho Cheese infused spirit. The limited release sold out in less than six hours. It has made its way into a variety of products: dips, popcorn, and more.

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Unique Properties

Doritos introduced a Nacho Cheese–infused spirit to give a twist on the classic and set the internet ablaze. The Doritos Nacho Cheese flavor is iconic. It has made its way into a variety of products: dips, popcorn and more.

Inspiration

In 2023, Doritos was looking for another unexpected use for Nacho Cheese. Coincidentally, flavor company Empirical came to Doritos with a new angle on its flagship flavor: a Nacho Cheese–infused spirit. The limited release sold out in less than six hours and earned national attention from major media, including Forbes, USA Today, Late Night with Seth Meyers, The Today Show, and Food & Wine, which described the product as unlike anything you’ve ever smelled or tasted — and not in a bad way.

Project Overview

Doritos x Empirical Nacho Cheese Spirit Influencer Kit has been a Silver winner in the Packaging Design award category in the year 2024 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.

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PepsiCo Design and Innovation was recognized with the coveted Silver A' Design Award in 2025, a testament to excellence of their work Doritos x Empirical Nacho Cheese Spirit Influencer Kit.

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