The Licensing Letter

Food/Beverage

Sprayground Creates Backpacks Based on Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Hershey and Sprayground have released a licensed backpack based on the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup candy brand. Sprayground is a streetwear fashion brand that designs high-quality backpacks, accessories, and apparel. Sprayground first captured worldwide attention when the ‘Hello My Name Is’ backpack debuted over 13 years ago. Sprayground … [Read more...] about Sprayground Creates Backpacks Based on Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups

Here’s the Skinny on Wellful’s Acquisition of Jenny Craig

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Wellful, Inc. has added the nutrition and weight management brand Jenny Craig to its portfolio of health & wellness brands. "The Jenny Craig brand is a wonderful addition to Wellful's collection of proven health and wellness brands" said Wellful CEO, Brandon Adcock. "Over the last 40 years, Jenny Craig has been committed to helping … [Read more...] about Here’s the Skinny on Wellful’s Acquisition of Jenny Craig

Licensing Deal Combines Super Mario With Super Oreos

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Mondelēz International has partnered with Nintendo for the release of limited-edition Super Mario-themed Oreo cookies. The limited-edition Oreo x Super Mario cookies feature 16 designs based on heroes, villains and power-ups from the Super Mario entertainment franchise. Each Oreo cookie pack will include a random assortment of the … [Read more...] about Licensing Deal Combines Super Mario With Super Oreos

Paris Baguette Cooks Up Licensing Deal With Lavazza

The 'Queen of Cakes' has whipped up a line of new baking products in a licensing collaboration with bakery cafe Paris Baguette and coffee giant Lavazza. Yolanda Gampp (pictured above) is also known as a judge of FOX TV's Crime Scene Kitchen and is the co-founder of How To Cake It, a popular baking education brand. She worked with the expert chefs from Paris Baguette to … [Read more...] about Paris Baguette Cooks Up Licensing Deal With Lavazza

Compass Coffee Talk Podcast to Feature A Dozen Cousins CEO Ibraheem Basir

By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterThe Compass Coffee Talk podcast has secured a guest appearance from Ibraheem Basir, the founder and CEO of sustainable food brand A Dozen Cousins. Hosted by Bill Capsalis and Steven Hoffman, Compass Coffee Talk features conversations with executives from the natural and eco-friendly CPG (consumer packaged goods) industry. The information provided … [Read more...] about Compass Coffee Talk Podcast to Feature A Dozen Cousins CEO Ibraheem Basir

True Purpose Enterprises Launches New Culinary Licensing Agency

By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterTrue Purpose Enterprises has launched a new brand management business called Eighty Ate for food and beverage licensing. Eighty Ate will offer services to culinary businesses who seek to enter additional retail markets, as well as non-food brands which intend to expand into the food and beverage categories. Formerly run within The Point.1888 as a … [Read more...] about True Purpose Enterprises Launches New Culinary Licensing Agency

Keurig Kickstarting Rolling Stones Fans With New Coffee Maker Kit

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Keurig and The Rolling Stones have secured a licensing partnership for a themed iced coffee kit inspired by the hit song Start Me Up. “The Rolling Stones is a household name and widely considered as one of the most definitive bands in history,” said Keurig Dr Pepper SVP, Becky Opdyke. “Whether you’re a routine iced coffee drinker, a … [Read more...] about Keurig Kickstarting Rolling Stones Fans With New Coffee Maker Kit

Food For Thought: How Brand Central Became a Powerhouse Global Licensing Agency

Don't Miss the Opportunity to Meet With Brand Central at Licensing Expo By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief When the licensing industry returned to in-person trade shows in 2022, I was interested to see which brands and which agencies attracted the largest crowds around their Licensing Expo booths.  And, frankly, I was not that surprised to see the biggest lineup was at … [Read more...] about Food For Thought: How Brand Central Became a Powerhouse Global Licensing Agency

Jewel Appointed to Rep Tea Forté’s Steaming Hot Brands

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Jewel Branding & Licensing has been appointed to represent the Tea Forté brand for its global licensing program. “After successfully partnering with Jewel on our New York Botanical Garden curated collections, we are excited about the new possibilities for our product in the licensing sphere," said Tea Forté SVP, Jill Piscopo. Tea … [Read more...] about Jewel Appointed to Rep Tea Forté’s Steaming Hot Brands

Ocean Spray and Hershey Partner on Some Sweet Treats

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Ocean Spray has partnered with The Hershey Company for a co-branded snack line made with real dried fruit. The new snack line includes Milk Chocolate Dipped Cranberry Bites and Dark Chocolate Dipped Cherry Infused Cranberry Bites. The new Hershey x Ocean Spray products will be available in both 5 oz. and 8 oz. resealable pouches for … [Read more...] about Ocean Spray and Hershey Partner on Some Sweet Treats