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from Santa Catarina

To be a source of health.

Challenge

With 80 years of history, Catarinense has always been recognized as a family business marked by tradition, overcoming challenges, and achievements. Its portfolio includes brands beloved by Brazilians — such as Melagrião, Sadol, and Figatil — that span generations and are part of families' daily care routines. 

In recent years, the company has entered a cycle of accelerated growth, expanding its portfolio to more than 60 brands and consolidating its presence in the prevention segment, with its own line of supplements and vitamins recognized by the "little blue jars" and the best-selling Omega 3 in the country. 

This advancement has brought new strategic questions: how to position a traditional brand in an increasingly competitive and fragmented landscape? How to align the He is, he does, and he speaks. How does the company operate within such a diverse ecosystem of products and audiences? And, above all, how can it strengthen its B2C portfolio and transform the former "Catarinense Nutrição" into a more integrated and nationally recognized proposition? 

The challenge was to evolve the Catarinense brand beyond the borders of Santa Catarina and consolidate it as a true health reference for all of Brazil. 

STRATEGY

The solution stemmed from the brand's very DNA: its purpose. “"To be a source of health"”. A timeless, genuine pillar connected to what the company has always delivered. From it, we developed a robust repositioning, capable of uniting history and future, care and innovation. 

1. The power of origin: the concept of "source"“ 
We rescued and redefined the term "fountain" as a symbol of purity, movement, and origin. More than a graphic element, it became the essence that translates the credibility, originality, and commitment of Santa Catarina to health. 

2. New architecture and portfolio management 
We created a clear ecosystem, led by the umbrella brand from Santa Catarina: 

  • Historic and renowned brands of quality, such as Melagrião, Sadol, and Figatil, receive clear and consistent endorsement from Catarinense without losing their independence and brand identity. 
  • Supplements and vitamins: We repositioned “Catarinense Nutrição” to simply Catarinense, consolidating the concept of comprehensive health and strengthening the national presence of the category. 

3. Clear and relevant identity 
The brand personality was defined as cheerful, kind, demanding, and proactive—a way of communicating care with rigor and optimism. The new tagline encapsulates this truth: 

Catarinense. The source of health in Brazil. 

This rebranding was a gesture of recognition: reaffirming a purpose that already resonated within the company's history, transforming its legacy into a source of health for even more Brazilian families. 

BRAND AND CREATIVE PLATFORM

The goal was to modernize the Catarinense brand to consolidate it as a national leader in healthcare, without losing its connection to its history. The new identity needed to reinforce the trust earned over eight decades, while simultaneously expanding its relevance to the end consumer. With a focus on digital, health education, and portfolio innovation, the rebranding strengthens the positioning of "Source of Health," connecting the company to a broader audience attentive to well-being, longevity, and quality of life. 
 
The Catarinense brand design translates tradition and future into a unique identity. The updated logo preserves the geometric essence but gains fluidity and vitality, with typography inspired by history and more vibrant colors that symbolize energy and confidence. The removal of the word "Pharma" broadens the connection with the end consumer, reinforcing the purpose of being a "Source of Health". The new identity strengthens its national expansion, uniting innovation, health education, and a narrative that overflows with care and closeness. 

VERBAL

Catarinense's tone of voice expresses a joyful and wise way of speaking, expanding the meaning of care and "source" to talk about the excellence of his practices, his appreciation for legacy, and his work to improve the future and well-being of Brazilians.  

In titles such as "A story overflowing with affection," "Excellence is our main raw material," "Knowledge that cares, endures," and "A source of health, a source of the future," Catarinense seeks to be recognized as the source of health, kindness, and knowledge in Brazil. 

Technical Specifications

Ana Couto Team

Danilo Cid – Managing Partner, Executive Director, VP of Creative

Luiza Cortoni – Managing Partner of Strategy and Planning

Fernanda Casas – Design Director Partner

Isabella Herdy – Strategy Manager

Thomas Backheuser – Strategy

Lucas Figueira – Content Creator

Kauan Miranda – Designer

Felipe Garcia – Designer

Bruna Savino – Product Design Manager

Stefany Pauly: Product Designer

Nilton Junior – Art Direction

Agnelo Sampaio – Editor

Fernanda Kohlmann – Relationship Manager

Customer Team

Alexandre Bornschein – President

Alessandro Nieto – Executive Marketing Director

Caroline Amaral - Communications and Branding Manager

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