ITALY – Basil, pasta, tomatoes

These delicious flags were designed for the Sydney International Food Festival by the advertising agency WHYBINTBWA. It’s a fantastic concept that creates a nation’s flag from the food associated with the country. Now many of you will likely disagree with some of the foods selected to symbolize a particular country, but keep in mind it can be challenging to not only use food that represents the country but also works with the actual design of the flag (e.g., starfruit for stars). And it’s for fun! Don’t take it too seriously 🙂

The Sifter was not able to identify all of the ingredients, so please help label the missing ones! And let us know in the comments which flags you would add and what foods it would be made of! I think for Canada, it would have to be two giant strips of peameal bacon for the red stripes and a maple leaf made out of maple syrup! Mmmm mayple syrup.

2. Brazil Flag Made From Food

Banana leaf, limes, pineapple, passion fruit

3. India Flag Made From Food

Curries, rice, pappadum wafer

4. Japan Flag Made From Food

Tuna and rice

5. Greece Flag Made From Food

Kalamata Olives and feta cheese

6.Lebanon Flag Made From Food

Lavash, fattoush, herb spring

7. Vietnam Flag Made From Food

Rambutan, lychee, starfruit

8. Australia Flag Made From Food

Meat pie, sauce

9. South Korea Flag Made From Food

Kimbap and sauces

10. United Kingdom Flag Made From Food

Scone, cream, jams

Food Flags by WHYBIN/TBWA



Client: Sydney International Food Festival

Advertising Agency: WHYBIN/TBWA, Sydney, Australia

Executive Creative Director: Garry Horner

Creative Director: Matt Kemsley

Art Director: Miles Jeffreys

Copywriter: Tammy Keegan

Photographer: Natalie Boog

Retoucher: Nick Mueller

Food Stylist: Trish Heagerty

11. France Flag Made From Food

Blue cheese, brie, grapes

12. China Flag Made From Food

Pittaya/dragon fruit and star fruit

13. United States Flag Made From Food

Hot dogs, ketchup, and mustard or cheese

14. Indonesia Flag Made From Food

Spicy curries and rice (Sambal)

15. Turkey Flag Made From Food

Turkish Delight (Lokum)

16. Spain Flag Made From Food

Chorizo and rice

17. Thailand Flag Made From Food

Sweet chilli sauce, shredded coconut, blue swimmer crab

18. Switzerland Flag Made From Food

Charcuteries and emmental