By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Blendtec has partnered with Food Network star Geoffrey Zakarian to introduce a collaborative Blendtec Zakarian Pro Blender to home chefs. “We’re thrilled to have Iron Chef Zakarian as part of our team, helping to adapt our restaurant-grade blenders into an easy-to-use high-performance blender for the home chef. said Blendtec CEO, Keith … [Read more...] about Blendtec and Geoffrey Zakarian Cook Up Licensed Kitchenware
Trademarks/Brands
Heinz Releases Some Saucy Luggage in Deal With Herschel
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Canadian lifestyle brand Herschel Supply's latest luggage line is the epitome of good taste ... literally ... thanks to a clever collab with HEINZ. The global leader in condiments announced its first-ever collaboration with Herschel, a Vancouver-based lifestyle brand that has gone global. The partners say their partnership is … [Read more...] about Heinz Releases Some Saucy Luggage in Deal With Herschel
Tillamook and Kewpie Finally Resolve the Debate Over Grilled Cheese
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief There are few foods that so simply solve the need for comfort food as the classic grilled cheese. Prepared in minutes, and combining the crunch of crispy toasted bread with the glory of melted cheese, the grilled cheese is a lunch-time staple that anyone could master. Or, could they? In truth, the grilled cheese is a matter of … [Read more...] about Tillamook and Kewpie Finally Resolve the Debate Over Grilled Cheese
WD-40 Brand Wipes Away the Competition—Now in Towel Form
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The brand that’s been loosening bolts and saving weekends for generations is now helping you clean up the mess afterward. WD-40 Company, in partnership with licensing agency Earthbound, just launched the brand's first-ever licensed product at SEMA, expanding the iconic brand beyond the can. The new line, developed with Caco Abbo … [Read more...] about WD-40 Brand Wipes Away the Competition—Now in Towel Form
Hormel Black Label and Frank’s RedHot Collab on Spicy Bacon
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Hormel Black Label and McCormick & Company have teamed up to introduce limited-edition bacon that's flavored with Frank's RedHot. "For fans of that glorious, sizzling, smoky, crispy slice of bacon, we are happy to layer on Frank's RedHot iconic flavor with Hormel Black Label bacon to spark what we know will be unforgettable … [Read more...] about Hormel Black Label and Frank’s RedHot Collab on Spicy Bacon
Surge Brands: Why Licensing Is The Secret Sauce for Restaurant Brands
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief When it comes to restaurant brand licensing, Ari Freedman, CEO of Surge Brands, believes the opportunity is sizzling hot. Freedman isn’t just another brand exec talking up the latest food trend. As the son of licensing legend Mark Freedman, who famously launched the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles empire through Surge Licensing, … [Read more...] about Surge Brands: Why Licensing Is The Secret Sauce for Restaurant Brands
Kellanova Expands Ongoing Partnership With Beanstalk
TLL Staff Beanstalk has expanded its ongoing partnership with food giant Kellanova, to manage and grow the firm’s non-food lifestyle licensing program across Europe. The move marks a new phase in the ongoing collaboration between the two companies and builds on Beanstalk’s long-standing representation of Kellanova across multiple global markets, including the United States, … [Read more...] about Kellanova Expands Ongoing Partnership With Beanstalk
HTeaO and Tony’s Chocolonely Collaborate on Exclusive Latte
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter HTeaO and Tony’s Chocolonely have launched a licensing collaboration for a limited-edition Tony’s Chocolonely Peanut Butter Latte. The new latte is made using HTeaO's Free Rein Homestead espresso, whole milk, Monin Peanut Butter and Cookie Butter syrups, whipped cream topping and shavings from Tony's milk chocolate bar. Despite its … [Read more...] about HTeaO and Tony’s Chocolonely Collaborate on Exclusive Latte
Food and Beverage Reports Show Modest Growth and Challenges for Licensing
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Global food and beverage sales are holding firm in 2025, with Circana LLC reporting performance in line with earlier forecasts despite economic uncertainty, stubborn inflation in select commodities and evolving consumer behavior. The company’s newly released Circana Compass insights offer a detailed look at the global retail food and … [Read more...] about Food and Beverage Reports Show Modest Growth and Challenges for Licensing
Cheez-It Creates a Savory Twist on the Gingerbread House
TLL Staff A holiday staple is getting a bold new twist this year, as Cookies United and Cheez-It unveiled the Cheez-It Holiday House Kit, a limited-edition take on the traditional gingerbread house. The kit replaces gingerbread walls with cheese-flavored cookies and includes Cheez-It crackers, candies and icing for decorating. Cookies United, a bakery company known for … [Read more...] about Cheez-It Creates a Savory Twist on the Gingerbread House