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Active Ingredients is a boutique marketing agency for food and beverage brands. Founded in 2004, the agency offers branding, web development, and digital marketing services. The team operates from San Rafael, California.
Active Ingredients is a boutique marketing agency based in San Rafael, California, focused exclusively on food and beverage brands. Founded in 2004, the agency describes itself as a team of strategists, designers, storytellers, and technologists who build digital brands. The studio operates on 100% clean energy and donates time and money to nonprofits addressing social and environmental issues.
The agency employs under 49 people and asks clients to inquire about minimum budgets and hourly rates. Its headquarters are located at 835 Fifth Avenue, Suite 108, San Rafael, California. Active Ingredients serves small businesses in the food and beverage industry.
Active Ingredients offers a range of services including branding, creative services, graphic design, SEO, UI/UX design, content marketing, and web development. Areas of expertise include brand strategy, copywriting, and web design for B2B and eCommerce. The agency also provides digital marketing services such as social media marketing and advertising.
The agency's client list includes Marin French Cheese Co., Amy's Kitchen, Miyoko's Creamery, Genova Seafood, and dosa by DOSA. These clients are primarily small to mid-sized food and beverage companies seeking brand development, photography, videography, and digital marketing support.
DesignRush reviews for Active Ingredients are uniformly positive, with five 5.0 ratings from clients in 2024. Clients praise the agency's strategic thinking, brand voice development, and creative execution. One client noted that the agency's "Cheeseboard for Dinner" framework provided inspiration for modernized photography and compelling content that drove results.
The agency's portfolio includes branding projects for dosa by DOSA, photography and videography for Miyoko's Creamery, and brand voice development for Genova Seafood and Laura Chenel. Active Ingredients also lists experience with copywriting and eCommerce web design, reflecting its focus on helping food and beverage brands build a strong digital presence.
Services
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- SEO
- UI/UX Design
- Content Marketing
- Web Development
Industries Served
Team Size
Pros
- Strong expertise in branding and brand strategy for food and beverage brands
- Positive client reviews with 5.0 ratings for branding and creative services
- Sustainable studio practices including 100% clean energy and nonprofit donations