By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Jones Soda has signed an agreement with Crayola to create a co-branded soda collection inspired by the brand's limited-edition retired crayon pack. Offered in custom packaging that looks like a Crayola crayon box, the licensed 12-pack features six different flavors of Jones' vibrantly colored craft sodas. Each flavor included in the … [Read more...] about Jones Soda and Crayola Launch Co-Branded Craft Beverages
Food and Beverage Licensing
Sour Punch and FunPops Launch Icy Licensing Collaboration
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Alamance Foods and American Licorice Company have launched a partnership to develop FunPops treats with licensed flavors from Sour Punch candy. Scheduled to debut this summer, the first products offered in the co-branded FunPops line will feature Sour Punch flavors like Tropical Citrus Surf, Kiwi Lagoon and Peachy Paradise. The licensed … [Read more...] about Sour Punch and FunPops Launch Icy Licensing Collaboration
Beanstalk Appointed to Bring Cinnabon to the UK
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Beanstalk has partnered with Cinnabon to expand the baked goods brand into new food categories within the UK. Founded in 1985, Cinnabon is a bakery company that serves fresh cinnamon rolls, baked goods and specialty drinks. Owned by GoTo Foods, the brand is currently available across more than 2,000 Cinnabon locations and retail stores … [Read more...] about Beanstalk Appointed to Bring Cinnabon to the UK
Kellanova Expands GWFG Partnership with Pop-Tarts Ice-Cream
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Kellanova is continuing its licensing partnership with the Golden West Food Group (GWFG) for a new Pop-Tarts ice cream collection. “We’re incredibly proud of our continued collaboration with Golden West Food Group,” said Kellanova senior director, David Lee. "These new launches are a fun and flavorful celebration of our brands, and … [Read more...] about Kellanova Expands GWFG Partnership with Pop-Tarts Ice-Cream
International Delight Rolls Out Cinnabon Iced Coffee
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter International Delight has launched a partnership with Cinnabon for a licensed iced coffee flavor and sweepstakes promotion. Developed as the newest addition to International Delight's iced coffee collection, the beverage is sold as a 16 oz ready-to-drink can that is flavored to taste like Cinnabon's classic cinnamon buns with cream … [Read more...] about International Delight Rolls Out Cinnabon Iced Coffee
Expo: Broad Street Helping Brands Navigate Troubled Economic Waters
TLL Feature In today's volatile economic landscape, where global tariffs, shifting consumer loyalties, and market uncertainties are creating formidable challenges, one strategy continues to deliver exceptional results for food and beverage companies: brand licensing. Behind many of the industry's most successful licensing programs stands one agency that has transformed … [Read more...] about Expo: Broad Street Helping Brands Navigate Troubled Economic Waters
Ring Concierge and Kraft Mac & Cheese Sparkle with Mother’s Day Partnership
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Kraft Mac & Cheese has launched a licensing collaboration with Ring Concierge for a Forever Macaroni Mother's Day necklace. Inspired by macaroni children’s crafts, the co-branded Forever Macaroni necklace features a single 14k gold noodle strung on a delicate 16-inch chain. “For nearly a century, Kraft Mac & Cheese has given … [Read more...] about Ring Concierge and Kraft Mac & Cheese Sparkle with Mother’s Day Partnership
Surge Brands and Romano’s Macaroni Grill Develop Licensing Program
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Surge Brands has been appointed as the exclusive global licensing agent for the Romano’s Macaroni Grill restaurant brand. Known for its from-scratch Italian cuisine, Romano’s Macaroni Grill is a restaurant brand that is inspired by cultural traditions from Italy. The restaurant franchise company utilizes open kitchen concepts, honor system … [Read more...] about Surge Brands and Romano’s Macaroni Grill Develop Licensing Program
Kool-Aid and Space Camp Wellness Launch Licensed Lip Balm
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Kraft Heinz has partnered with influencer Nick Sturniolo to release licensed Kool-Aid lip balm under his Space Camp Wellness brand. Inspired by Kool-Aid beverages, this new partnership will add three limited-edition scents to the brand's collection of jumbo-sized lip balms. The limited-edition scents will be based on the drink brand's blue … [Read more...] about Kool-Aid and Space Camp Wellness Launch Licensed Lip Balm
It’s ‘Smoothie Sailing’ for Jamba x Jel Sert Beverage Collaboration
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief In a juicy move shaking up the beverage aisle, The Jel Sert Company has teamed up with smoothie giant Jamba to launch Jamba Singles To Go!, a new line of powdered drink sticks inspired by Jamba’s iconic smoothie flavors. This collaboration marks Jamba’s first foray into the fast-growing stick-pack drink category, delivering the brand’s … [Read more...] about It’s ‘Smoothie Sailing’ for Jamba x Jel Sert Beverage Collaboration