British-born international ethical beauty brand The Body Shop takes the tropical vibe to a whole new level with the launch of its vibrant Passionfruit collection in India. To introduce the range, The Body Shop designed a multi-sensorial in-store experience in collaboration with Minus 30, a New Delhi-based artisanal ice cream brand with a pan-India presence. At select stores, customers were surprised with an exclusive Passionfruit-flavoured ice cream, crafted specially for the occasion by Minus 30.
The one-time activity transformed the retail space into an experiential zone, showcasing how cross-category collaborations are increasingly being used by brands to connect with consumers. The initiative was about deepening the sensory association of its new collection – not just through fragrance and touch, but also through taste. The collaboration demonstrates how brands from different categories are increasingly coming together to deliver immersive experiences that resonate with today’s consumers, who value joy, community, and storytelling as much as the product itself.
Harmeet Singh, Chief Brand Officer, The Body Shop Asia South said, “Consumers today are drawn to experiences that surprise and delight, not just transactions. With the Passionfruit collection, we wanted to go beyond beauty and create a moment of indulgence that captured the tropical joy of the range. Partnering with Minus 30 allowed us to do just that – a playful, memorable experience that consumers could taste, feel, and enjoy. Much like The Body Shop, which champions ethical, sustainable, and community-driven beauty, Minus 30 too is rooted in conscious indulgence — offering vegan, and sugar-free alternatives alongside its artisanal classics. This shared ethos of inclusivity and mindful choices made the collaboration a natural fit, ensuring that the experience resonated with consumers who value brands that care.”
Gayatri Rattha and Shivanie Mirchandani, Co-founders, Minus 30 added, “Our collaboration with The Body Shop was a celebration of everything both brands stand for – freshness, creativity, and conscious choices. We were excited to craft a Passionfruit gelato exclusively for this launch, bringing the fragrance of the new collection to life through taste. It was rewarding to connect with consumers in such an immersive way. This partnership showed how beauty and indulgence can come together to create lasting, joyful memories.”
Passion Fruit, the limited-edition range, featuring four products — Passionfruit Shower Gel, Passionfruit Body Scrub, Passionfruit Body Yoghurt and Passionfruit Body Mist — has been crafted with nature-inspired ingredients and a bold, fruity fragrance. Capturing the carefree tropical spirit, the collection remains true to The Body Shop’s long-standing commitment to sustainable beauty.
For The Body Shop, the Passionfruit launch is also part of a broader strategy in India – moving beyond traditional beauty marketing to craft sensorial, experiential events that build deeper emotional connections with consumers. From sustainability-led campaigns to community-driven initiatives and playful brand partnerships, the brand is reimagining how launches can become cultural moments rather than simple product rollouts.
