By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Mini Melts USA and 7-Eleven are releasing an exclusive beaded ice cream flavor inspired by Blue Raz Slurpees. Launching in Summer 2025, the Mini Melts Slurpee Blue Raz treat will be available at participating 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes locations across the United States. The co-branded product will be featured at the 7-Eleven … [Read more...] about Mini Melts USA and 7-Eleven Launch Slurpee-Inspired Ice Cream
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Tapatío and Flock Foods Rule the Roost with Spicy Chicken Skins
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Tapatío has launched a licensing partnership with Flock Foods for a hot new snack called Tapatío Spicy Chicken Skins. The licensed snack food is designed to combine the signature heat and flavor of Tapatío hot sauce with Flock Foods’ high-protein crunchy chicken skins. “We are honored to partner with such a legendary brand as … [Read more...] about Tapatío and Flock Foods Rule the Roost with Spicy Chicken Skins
Popeyes and Tequila Don Julio Kick Off New Culinary Collab
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Popeyes and Tequila Don Julio are releasing a co-branded Championship Lineup menu to celebrate the upcoming Super Bowl in New Orleans. Available for a limited time, the collaborative menu offers two meal options and one beverage that combine Popeyes' Louisiana-style cuisine with the flavors of Tequila Don Julio Reposado. The headline … [Read more...] about Popeyes and Tequila Don Julio Kick Off New Culinary Collab
NatureSweet and Barilla Launch Nutritious Meal Campaign
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
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
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