The Licensing Letter

Food/Beverage

Winners Named in Rube Goldberg’s Lunchables Contest

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Rube Goldberg Institute and Lunchables have crowned the top 10 winners for the 2023 Rube Goldberg Machine x Lunchables Contest. The official 2023 task challenged 140 teams to engineer imaginative and convoluted machines that can assemble a Kraft Heinz Lunchable product. Thousands of kids and teens from around the world participated in … [Read more...] about Winners Named in Rube Goldberg’s Lunchables Contest

Entenmann’s Partners with Sorrisa Group to Launch New Frozen Treats

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Bimbo Bakeries USA is partnering with Sorrisa Group Inc. to release a line of ice cream products inspired by Entenmann’s baked goods. The partnership was brokered by Bimbo’s exclusive licensing agency Brand Central LLC. Brand Central is a global business consultation agency that provides services such as brand extensions, trend … [Read more...] about Entenmann’s Partners with Sorrisa Group to Launch New Frozen Treats

New Kellogg’s Cereal a Part of Your Miraculous Breakfast

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Kellogg's and ZAG have partnered to create a co-branded breakfast cereal based on the ZAG Heroez franchise, Miraculous. The Kellogg Company is a global producer of branded convenience and snack foods such as cereal, frozen products, and packaged noodles. “For more than a century, people have started their day with Kellogg’s cereal, … [Read more...] about New Kellogg’s Cereal a Part of Your Miraculous Breakfast

Absolut and LiQ Combine for Liquor-Infused Ice Cream

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Wildbrain CPLG's ASPIRE division has secured a licensing deal for The Absolut Company for a Malibu-flavored ice-cream by LiQ. LiQ is a Belgium-based ice-cream company that specializes in creating liquor-infused iced treats. The LiQ x Malibu Ice Pralines product contains ice cream infused with the coconut and white rum flavor of the … [Read more...] about Absolut and LiQ Combine for Liquor-Infused Ice Cream

Barratt Sweets Enters Sports Market in Deal With Bulk

By Allison Watkinson  TLL Reporter Barratt Sweets is entering the sports market with a co-branded collection of protein and workout powders with the supplement manufacturer Bulk. “We’re thrilled to be launching our first foray into sports nutrition products through our collaboration with Bulk," said Barratt director, Russell Tanner. "Barratt has been a trusted and … [Read more...] about Barratt Sweets Enters Sports Market in Deal With Bulk

Food & Beverage: Licensed Vegemite Brownies an Unexpected Taste Treat

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Australian food manufacturer Green's has partnered with the Bega Group for a licensed Vegemite Choc Chunk Brownie baking mix. “We are incredibly excited to be partnering with everyone’s favorite spread Vegemite to launch Green’s Vegemite Choc Chunk Brownie," said Green’s Peta Allsopp. "Our baking team has expertly blended the mitey taste … [Read more...] about Food & Beverage: Licensed Vegemite Brownies an Unexpected Taste Treat

Multiverse Awaits a Major Collaboration Between Disney and Coca-Cola

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Soft drink giant Coca-Cola and Disney's Marvel have launched what may be their largest collaboration in the UK to date. The Multiverse Awaits promotion in an on-pack marketing program in which consumers can win a super-powered getaway to the new Marvel Avengers Campus at Disneyland Paris, and a host of smaller prizes. Launched in … [Read more...] about Multiverse Awaits a Major Collaboration Between Disney and Coca-Cola

The BAGuette: Panera’s Purse for Fashionistas and Foodies

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief I don't know about you, but whenever I'm at Fashion Week, I always wish I could pull a Green Goddess Caprese Melt sandwich out of my purse, and just chow down. Well, that dream has become a reality. The sandwich chain Panera has just launched a new purse cleverly called The BAGuette which is perfectly sized to house it's new Toasted … [Read more...] about The BAGuette: Panera’s Purse for Fashionistas and Foodies

Morton Salt Licensing In A Tasty Collaboration With Stan’s Donuts

By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterMorton Salt recently partnered with Stan's Donuts & Coffee for a limited-edition Salted Caramel Old Fashioned Donut.Stan's Donuts & Coffee is a U.S. restaurant chain that primarily serves freshly-made donuts, coffee, and all-day breakfast items. The Chicago locations of Stan's Donuts were initially started in 2014 through a partnership … [Read more...] about Morton Salt Licensing In A Tasty Collaboration With Stan’s Donuts