By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter NatureSweet has partnered with Barilla to launch a co-branded meal campaign called A Burst of Energy & Flavor. Running from January to March of this year, the collaborative campaign will offer a variety of recipes that incorporate NatureSweet Cherubs tomatoes and Barilla Protein+ pasta. The recipes created for the licensed … [Read more...] about NatureSweet and Barilla Launch Nutritious Meal Campaign
Trademarks/Brands
Dunkin’ and Danone Introduce Licensed Creamers
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Dunkin’ and Danone have launched a Cold Foam Creamers collection that includes two long-term flavors and one limited-edition seasonal variety. The co-branded Cold Foam Creamers are designed to offer consumers an at-home coffee topper inspired by flavors from Dunkin's café menu. Made using real cream and sugar, the licensed product … [Read more...] about Dunkin’ and Danone Introduce Licensed Creamers
Brandgenuity Lands ‘Finger Lickin’ Good’ Contract With KFC
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Brandgenuity says it will be "spicing things up with KFC," as they have been named the brand’s exclusive licensing agency in the US. The agency says this partnership sets the stage to expand KFC’s licensing program, turning the brand’s legendary heritage and brand assets into new, innovative products that will delight fans. KFC was a … [Read more...] about Brandgenuity Lands ‘Finger Lickin’ Good’ Contract With KFC
McDonald’s and Pokémon Launch Happy Meal Partnership
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter McDonald's and Pokémon have launched a licensing partnership that offers Pokémon trading cards with each McDonald's Happy Meal. Featuring four limited-edition box designs, each licensed Happy Meal includes a poster, a sticker sheet and a Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) booster pack. The exclusive box designs feature art of popular … [Read more...] about McDonald’s and Pokémon Launch Happy Meal Partnership
Black+Decker Enters Smart TV Sector in India
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Black+Decker, a brand best known for tools and appliances, is now offering Smart TVs through a partnership with India's Indkal Technologies. “With over 100 years of innovation, BLACK+DECKER continues to expand its portfolio to meet the needs of our evolving consumers,” said Amit Datta, Commercial Director Licensing, Stanley Black … [Read more...] about Black+Decker Enters Smart TV Sector in India
Alice Cooper and WhistlePig Rock Out with Non-Alcohol Cocktail
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter WhistlePig Whiskey has partnered with Alice Cooper for a non-alcoholic cocktail titled Sex, Drugs, Rock & Dry Old Fashioned to celebrate Dry January. “I’ve been shocking audiences for years with snakes, guillotines, and enough fake blood to fill the Grand Canyon," said Alice Cooper. “But now these maniacs at WhistlePig have gone … [Read more...] about Alice Cooper and WhistlePig Rock Out with Non-Alcohol Cocktail
Nestlé Launches Beverage With Similar Effect to Ozempic
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Global food giant Nestlé is launching a new weight-loss beverage that helps suppress appetite, in a process similar to new GLP-1 drugs. The launch marks the beginning of a new and promising food and beverage category that's getting a major boost from weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound. These types of drugs mimic a … [Read more...] about Nestlé Launches Beverage With Similar Effect to Ozempic
Baileys and Dolci Frutta Release Chocolatey Treats
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Baileys and Dulci Frutta are launching an Irish Cream-flavored addition to Dolci Frutta's line of chocolate melting wafer desserts. The licensed Baileys Irish Cream x Dulci Frutta melting wafers were designed to bring the flavor of Diageo's classic Baileys liqueur to Saco Food's existing collection of alcohol-free Dulci Frutta … [Read more...] about Baileys and Dolci Frutta Release Chocolatey Treats
Italy Named Partner Country for 2025 Fancy Food Shows
TLL Staff The Specialty Food Association (SFA) has announced an expanded year-long partnership with Italy, naming the European nation as the partner country for both the 49th Winter Fancy Food Show and the 69th Summer Fancy Food Show in 2025. The Winter Fancy Food Show is set to take place January 19–21, 2025, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, while the Summer Fancy Food … [Read more...] about Italy Named Partner Country for 2025 Fancy Food Shows
Minecraft and Norco Launch Flavored Milk Collection
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Norco Co-operative has signed a licensing partnership with Minecraft to launch a video game-inspired flavored milk collection. Marking Minecraft's first licensed product in the Australian food & beverage market, the new range includes four distinct flavors of lactose-free and no sugar added milk. “Norco shares with Minecraft a … [Read more...] about Minecraft and Norco Launch Flavored Milk Collection