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Brand Central

TLL Interview: Brand Central Eating up the Competition in Food & Beverage Licensing

TLL Feature Food and beverage licensing has become one of the fastest growing categories in our industry and there has been one licensing agency dominating the genre for over 20 years: Brand Central. With a combination of well-known clients, including top CPG brands and leading restaurants, and a consulting business with top food manufacturers, the agency is eating up the … [Read more...] about TLL Interview: Brand Central Eating up the Competition in Food & Beverage Licensing

Heinz Ketchup and Kate Spade Come Up With a Saucy Collection for Summer

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Heinz and Kate Spade New York have just unveiled a limited edition collection handbags and apparel, just in time for summer. As backyard grills heat up this season, Heinz and Kate Spade are adding a little spice with a delicious new global partnership, brokered by Kraft Heinz exclusive licensing agency, Brand Central. Since its launch in … [Read more...] about Heinz Ketchup and Kate Spade Come Up With a Saucy Collection for Summer

Brand Central Gets a Slice of Licensing Heaven With Domino’s Deal

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Top global pizza brand Domino's has selected Brand Central LLC as its first ever exclusive licensing agency for the United States market. Brand Central is not only a TLL Top 5 global licensing agency, but is also one of the Big Three when it comes to food and beverage licensing. It will now partner with Domino's to extend the … [Read more...] about Brand Central Gets a Slice of Licensing Heaven With Domino’s Deal

Brand Central Named Licensing Representative for Calypso Flavored Lemonade

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Brand Central has been selected to represent the licensing rights to the Calypso beverage brand on behalf of the King Juice Company. Created in 1985, the Calypso beverage brand offers more than a dozen flavors of shelf-stable lemonade, limeade, and zero sugar drinks. Calypso has experienced rapid expansion over the last five … [Read more...] about Brand Central Named Licensing Representative for Calypso Flavored Lemonade

J.M. Smucker and Brand Central Go Together Like Peanut Butter and Jelly!

Smucker signs Brand Central as Licensing Agency Partner for Food, Beverage, Pet Products and Merchandise in North America By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The J.M. Smucker Co. has just signed Brand Central as its exclusive licensing agency for North America. Smucker is a venerable and hugely successful food and pet product brand that is best known for its Jif … [Read more...] about J.M. Smucker and Brand Central Go Together Like Peanut Butter and Jelly!

Little Bites Launches Girl Scout-Inspired Muffins

TLL Staff Little Bites Snacks just launched a new, limited edition flavor for their muffins, inspired by Girl Scout cookies. Little Bites, which is owned by Bimbo Bakeries USA, will sell the 'Little Bites Girl Scout Toast-Yay! Muffins!' from now through July. The new muffins are full of French toast flavor and are made with real ingredients like cinnamon and maple syrup, … [Read more...] about Little Bites Launches Girl Scout-Inspired Muffins

Fire Brands Teams Up With Mars Wrigley for Skittles Drinks

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Beverage maker Fire Brands is releasing its newest innovation, a new drink featuring the flavor of Skittles. The project is a collaboration with Fire Brands' licensing partner Mars Wrigley, which owns the Skittles Brand. The top 10 licensing agency Brand Central, which represents Mars Wrigley, brokered the agreement. Mars Wrigley, … [Read more...] about Fire Brands Teams Up With Mars Wrigley for Skittles Drinks

Brand Central Lifts Tapatío and Myprotein into Spicy Sports Nutrition Partnership

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Myprotein has entered a licensing partnership with Tapatío Hot Sauce to create a selection of limited-edition sports nutrition products. The partnership between the two brands was brokered by Tapatío's exclusive licensing agency, Brand Central. Brand Central LLC is a global licensing and brand management agency that provides comprehensive … [Read more...] about Brand Central Lifts Tapatío and Myprotein into Spicy Sports Nutrition Partnership

Crest + Oral B Puts Smile on Your Face With Rube Goldberg Machine Challenge

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Rube Goldberg Institute says it's thrilled to have Crest + Oral B as sponsors for the 2024 Rube Goldberg Machine Contest. The involvement of Crest in the annual challenge truly is a special event for the Institute. This will be the 35th anniversary of the Rube Goldberg Machine Contest (RGMC), which is marking the occasion by … [Read more...] about Crest + Oral B Puts Smile on Your Face With Rube Goldberg Machine Challenge