The Licensing Letter

Food and Beverage Licensing

California Pizza Licenses Its Popular Salad Dressings to Litehouse

Fans of California Pizza Kitchen can finally get the signature taste of their salads at home, thanks to a licensing deal with Litehouse Inc. CPK has announced a major strategic retail partnership with Litehouse Inc., the leading refrigerated salad dressing brand in the U.S., in a deal brokered by Seltzer Licensing Group. The new partnership, designed to leverage growing … [Read more...] about California Pizza Licenses Its Popular Salad Dressings to Litehouse

Chick-Fil-A Launches Literary partnership with author Diane Alber

The US restaurant chain Chick-Fil-A has launched a new literary partnership for its Kids Meal program to promote diversity and kindness. The company says Chick-Fil-A is partnering with author Diane Alber to include five bestselling titles from her Scribble book series for the 2022 Kids meal book promotion. Alber is a prolific picture book author and illustrator whose titles … [Read more...] about Chick-Fil-A Launches Literary partnership with author Diane Alber

Licensing Agencies: Brand Liaison Creating a Buzz For Me & The Bees

Me & the Bees Lemonade, which secured a deal from Shark Tank's Daymond John, has signed with Brand Liaison for licensing representation. Me & The Bees was created by teen social entrepreneur Mikaila Ulmer when she was just four years old, after learning about how bees were in decline, and also about the natural healthy benefits of honey. The certified minority-owned … [Read more...] about Licensing Agencies: Brand Liaison Creating a Buzz For Me & The Bees

Licensing Agencies: Bimbo Signs Sweet Deal With Brand Central

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Bimbo Bakeries USA has signed on with Brand Central as its exclusive licensing agency. Brand Central is among the world's largest licensing agencies, and is particularly known for its expertise in the area of food and beverage licensing. It represents some of the world’s most recognized food brands, including Mars Wrigley, Kraft Heinz, … [Read more...] about Licensing Agencies: Bimbo Signs Sweet Deal With Brand Central

Heinz Cookbook Means It’s Time to ‘Ketchup’ On Your Reading

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Penguin Random House imprint Ebury and Kraft Heinz will be publishing the first-ever licensed Heinz cookbooks. The licensing partnership will launch with The Heinz Cookbook in May 2022, followed by four additional ingredient-led gift titles. These gift titles will include the first official Ketchup, HP Sauce, Beanz and Lea & Perrins … [Read more...] about Heinz Cookbook Means It’s Time to ‘Ketchup’ On Your Reading

Food Licensing: Gamer Brand Hyperkin Announces Delicious Deal With Kraft Heinz

The gaming hardware producer Hyperkin has announced they will be partnering with Kraft Heinz to produce snack-related gaming accessories. Brokered by Kraft Heinz's licensing agency Brand Central, the deal will see Hyperkin using the most popular snack brands that have been nourishing dedicated couch warriors for decades. "Now gamers can truly represent their favorite go-to … [Read more...] about Food Licensing: Gamer Brand Hyperkin Announces Delicious Deal With Kraft Heinz

Food Licensing: Evergreen Announces Launch of MoonPie Snack Puffs

The legendary MoonPie is going miniature in the form of Snack Puffs, thanks to a deal with Evergreen Licensing. MoonPies have been a snacking staple for an amazing 105 years, making them one of the most venerable snack foods in America. Now, collaborating with Chattanooga Bakery and their long-term Licensing Agency, Lisa Marks Associates, Inc. (LMA), Evergreen Licensing has … [Read more...] about Food Licensing: Evergreen Announces Launch of MoonPie Snack Puffs

Master Chef In Tea-licious Deal With Akbar Brothers

The world's largest cooking show competition has partnered with one of the planet's largest tea producers for a delicious collection of branded tea blends. The deal between brand owner Banijay Brands and Akbar Brothers of Sri Lanka will see the creation of the MasterChef: The Champions Collection. The partnership will see Akbar Brothers create a unique collection of teas "with … [Read more...] about Master Chef In Tea-licious Deal With Akbar Brothers

Hot Netflix Show Disenchanted Adds More Heat With Spicy Licensing Deal

Bapper Entertainment is releasing a licensed collection of hot sauces from Jade City Foods to expand its merchandising program for the animated series, Disenchantment. Disenchantment is an adult-animated series from Matt Groening's LLC, Bapper Entertainment. After tackling modern times with his epic hit series The Simpsons and the future with Futurama, producer Groening … [Read more...] about Hot Netflix Show Disenchanted Adds More Heat With Spicy Licensing Deal

Godiva Expands Licensing With Four New Sweet Deals

Leading premium chocolatier Godiva  is expanding its licensing portfolio in the U.S. and Canada markets with the launch of four new licensing partnerships in 2022. Godiva Chocolatier is a venerable brand that was founded in Brussels in 1926 by Belgian chocolatier Pierre Draps. Today the legendary chocolatier is privately held by Yildiz Holding, and is committed to … [Read more...] about Godiva Expands Licensing With Four New Sweet Deals