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©
U.S. Foodservice
™
Graphic Standards Manual 2001
Graphic Standards Manual
Visual Identity Guidelines for
U.S. Foodservice
™
 
Message from the Corporate Marketing Department
©
U.S. Foodservice
™
Graphic Standards Manual 2001
To all persons producing visual materials for
U.S. Foodservice
™
:
The purpose of having a visual identity program is to assure that every time someonecomes into contact with our corporation, our identity is communicated in the samevisual terms. Visual materials include everything from stationery and promotionalgive-aways. Just as we present ourselves to our public with a specific dress code, a standard of written correspondence, or with the quality of our product itself, the same standardsapply to the presentation of visual materials. As all visual materials create an image,whether positive or negative, it is our responsibility to tailor our visual image to onethat represents what our company stands for, and to insure that a consistent look isapplied to all visual materials. Our company’s image is that of a leader in the field of foodservice, with the emphasis on
service.
Translated into visual terms, our graphicsshould be clear and consistent so our customers easily understand and feel confidentwith the product and service they are receiving.We need to assure our customers that the quality of our products is the same andreliably consistent. By following these visual guidelines and establishing aconsistency in the way we present ourselves, we will demonstrate these characteristicsof our corporation and its products, and therefore, can achieve this goal.This program is under the direction of the Corporate Marketing Department, whereyou may direct any questions you may have about the program.
Columbia, Maryland 21046
 
Introduction 1
The Visual Program
A planned visual program starts with the corporatemark which is used consistently on allvisual materials. In addition to the mark and itsuse, the remaining elements such as typographyand use of photos or illustrations all must bedirected in a systematic way. The result will be aconsistent look for all visual materials which willform an impression in the mind of our public.
The Need for Systematic Visual Materials
Visual materials are produced by a number of individuals inside and outside the corporation.This style manual will aid those persons in prepar-ing packaging labels, advertisements or promo-tional materials, and will ensure that the designstandards which have been developed by any of our advertising and design consultants will bemaintained.
Goals and Objectives of the Visual Program
It is important that
U.S. Foodservice
™
portraysa consistent look to assure confidence and trust.Customers must feel secure that the products areconsistent, the quality is what is expected, andthat
U.S. Foodservice
™
,
as a solidly establishedcompany, and will meet the needs and require-ments advertised. In addition, consistency in theuse of the visual materials enhances the value of the company’s product identifiers and logos allow-ing the company to protect against the use of knock-offs and imitations by third parties.If alternate logo designs, typefaces, and colorsare used for labels, packages and advertising,a disorganized and confused image will be project-ed. By using the artwork supplied in a separate fileon this disc and following the specifications fortypography and placement of elements, a stan-dardized design for all the various materials willresult with a clear visual image. The MarketingDepartment must approve any proposed use of logo designs, typefaces, and colors that are modifi-cations to the designs reviewed in this manual.
Use of the Manual
This manual is designed to aid those producingvisual materials by demonstrating samples suchas labels, ads, and brochures. The food andstaples products labels produced by outside print-ers and packaging firms require the most directaccess, and these chapters are placed near thefront of the book, following the overview of all thecorporate logotypes. Each individual brand has itsown chapter containing all specifications for pro-ducing a complete label or printed carton. Suchspecifications include how to use each logo, whattypefaces to use, how to align all the visual ele-ments, and color applications. Artwork is suppliedin a separate file on this disc.
 Administration of the Visual Program
The Marketing Department is responsible foradministering the visual identity program incooperation with our advertising and graphicdesign consultant. Any questions about the graph-ic specifications can be directed to this office.
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