Question 1

Is Algida the same as Wall's?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Both are Unilever's Heartbrand ice cream, sold under different regional names. Algida is used in Turkey, Italy, Greece and other markets; Wall's in the UK and much of Asia. The red heart logo is the constant across all of them.

Question 2

Why is Burger King called Hungry Jack's in Australia?

Accepted Answer

A local Adelaide takeaway shop had already trademarked the name 'Burger King' in Australia when the US chain tried to enter in 1971. The Australian franchisee Jack Cowin was given a list of alternative names and picked 'Hungry Jack' from a Pillsbury pancake mix brand the parent company also owned.

Question 3

Is Axe and Lynx the same deodorant?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Unilever sells the same product as Axe globally, except in the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand — where a competing trademark forced a rename to Lynx.

Question 4

Was Snickers called Marathon in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Yes, from 1968 until 1990. Mars launched the US 'Snickers' bar in Britain as 'Marathon' because they worried the US name sounded too close to a British slang word. The name was globally unified to Snickers in 1990.