90 YEARS OF RENNIE
For over 90 years, Rennie has been helping us overcome the symptoms of heartburn and indigestion so we can fall back in love with food.
Launched by John Rennie in 1931, today the popular antacid is the UK’s No. 1 bestselling heartburn and indigestion tablet brand*, and over 1 million tablets are sold on average every day in the UK alone.
We’ve been working to grow and adapt across the decades so we can provide you fast, effective relief from heartburn, indigestion & trapped wind in a range of formats and flavours so you can find the one that’s best for you.
So how has the brand changed over the past 90 years?
*To verify the UK’s No.1 best-selling heartburn & indigestion tablet brand claim, please contact consumerhealthuk@bayer.com.
RENNIE THROUGH THE YEARS
RENNIE TIMELINE
Rennie is launched, alongside a series of iconic print ad campaigns
Rennie tablets were supplied individually wrapped, ideal for convenient on-the-go relief
The Rennie tablet was re-designed with the iconic “dimple”, making it easier to suck on
After a re-branding, Rennie tablets supplied in the bubble packs we still use today.
TV campaign:
Got any Rennie? - Got Indigestion? Got any Rennie?
Rennie Deflatine is introduced to help relieve trapped wind while easing heartburn and indigestion
TV campaign:
Effective Relief - Fast, effective relief.
Rennie Sugar Free is introduced
TV Campaign:
HEY! - Got a life? Got indigestion? Get Rennie.
TV campaign:
Happy Tummies – Heartburn and indigestion? This calls for Rennie. Make your tummy happier.
Rennie Orange is introduced for those who prefer a fruit flavour
Rennie Liquid Heartburn Relief oral suspension is launched, for quick, soothing relief from heartburn
TV campaign:
Fall back in love with food – Rennie encourages you to fall back in love with food.
Rennie gets a rebrand with a new-look logo and website full of tips, advice and recipes
Helping you fall back in love
with food since the 30s
COOKING THROUGH THE DECADES
Baked Ham
Simple to prepare, this baked ham also makes a great sandwich filler or cold snack
Beef Casserole
Another classic that can be easily scaled up to serve as many people as you like
Steamed Sponge Pudding
This classic is a great treat that makes use of the most basic store cupboard ingredients
Coronation Chicken
First prepared for the coronation of Elizabeth II in 1953, this is simple to prepare and makes a great main meal or sandwich filling
Duck a L’Orange
As British people started to embrace foreign cultures, dishes like this French influenced Duck a L’Orange started to become popular
Banoffee Pie
For a quick and easy dessert, this banoffee pie is perfect
Prawn Cocktail
Although popular in previous decades, the 1980s was when the prawn cocktail become a dinner party fixture – and it couldn’t be simpler
Organic Pot Roast Chicken
This dish is based on one of the 90s’ biggest trends – wholesome organic food
Macaroni Cheese
This classic comfort food saw a rebirth in the 2000s, with even the flashiest of restaurants putting this dish on their menus
Avocado and Poached Egg on Toast
It’s now almost impossible to look on Instagram or go to brunch without catching sight of this dish
