By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The animation studio ZAG has partnered with Danone to bring a new range of healthy foods and beverages to families in Spain and Portugal. As part of the licensing agreement, three of Danone’s product lines—Actimel, Font Vella, and Danone Natural Yogurt—will feature the superheroes from ZAG’s flagship property, Miraculous – Tales of … [Read more...] about Food Licensing: Danone and ZAG Unveil Miraculous Partnership
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Chanyo Launches the first Smiley Brand Tea House in Beijing
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterThe first-ever tea house based on the international SMILEY IP has opened in Beijing Chaoyang Joy City. The new SMILEY tea house is operated by the popular Chinese food and catering franchise, the Chanyo Cater Group. The Chanyo Cater Group currently operates more than 6,000 restaurants. The company has developed a tea menu based on original leaf … [Read more...] about Chanyo Launches the first Smiley Brand Tea House in Beijing
Food & Beverage: Corona Opening a Beer Store With a Difference
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief There are beer stores, and then there's Corona's version of a beer store. Corona's parent company AB InBev has announced the European launch of its online Corona lifestyle store, in collaboration with sports and lifestyle retail company Cube Partnership. The deal was brokered by IMG, AB InBev’s exclusive licensing representative in … [Read more...] about Food & Beverage: Corona Opening a Beer Store With a Difference
Food & Beverage: Evil Genius Toasts White Castle Centennial With New Beer
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Brandgenuity has brokered a licensing agreement between White Castle and Evil Genius for a limited-edition beer called It Hits Different. Founded in 2011, The Evil Genius Beer Company is a craft beverage producer that incorporates pop-culture references in its product names. Evil Genius currently distributes its products in 10 states and … [Read more...] about Food & Beverage: Evil Genius Toasts White Castle Centennial With New Beer
Book Licensing: New Snacks For a Very Hungry Caterpillar
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Ella's Kitchen in the UK just landed its first ever licensing deal, and it's a doozy. With the help of agency Rocket Licensing, Ella's Kitchen Brands will create a range of kids' snacks based on Eric Carle’s classic literary tale, The Very Hungry Caterpillar. The new product line is set to launch this autumn. Ella’s Kitchen is planning … [Read more...] about Book Licensing: New Snacks For a Very Hungry Caterpillar
Licensing Law: Lindt Triumphs in Battle of the Bunnies
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief If you live in a country that celebrates Easter, you've seen them. Rank after rank after rank of sparkling golden bunnies, their gilt foil concealing the decadent Swiss chocolate underneath. What you may not have known is that Lindt's legendary Easter bunny confections have been involved in more than one pitched battle over copyright and … [Read more...] about Licensing Law: Lindt Triumphs in Battle of the Bunnies
Perfetti Van Melle’s Deal With Chupa Chups is Sweet as Candy
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The licensing agency Asembl has brokered a deal between Perfetti Van Melle and Frostbland for a range of Chupa Chups-inspired body mists. “We are pleased to see Chupa Chups and Frostbland come together for this exciting body mist range which launches this month in Woolworths and selected pharmacies across Australia," said Asembl Managing … [Read more...] about Perfetti Van Melle’s Deal With Chupa Chups is Sweet as Candy
Fine Boots Put Buffalo Trace Distillery in Fine Spirits
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Brandgenuity has brokered an agreement between Wolverine and Buffalo Trace to launch a special-edition boot for the online retailer Huckberry. Brandgenuity is an independent licensing agency that extends brands into consumer products, services and experiences to raise brand awareness and generate revenue. On behalf of Buffalo Trace … [Read more...] about Fine Boots Put Buffalo Trace Distillery in Fine Spirits
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream Spices Up Its Game With Tapatio
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Van Leeuwen Ice Cream has launched a new collection of limited-edition ice cream flavours for purchase at Walmart locations nationwide. For its third product rotation at Walmart, Van Leeuwen has partnered with Tapatío Hot Sauce on a spicy new flavor called Mexican Hot Chocolate. In addition to the Mexican Hot Chocolate flavor, Van Leeuwen's … [Read more...] about Van Leeuwen Ice Cream Spices Up Its Game With Tapatio
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