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Kung Fu Tea and Secret Creamery Bring Bubble Tea to the Ice Cream Aisle

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief I scream, you scream, we all scream ... for bubble tea? You read that right. Kung Fu Tea has just announced a strategic licensing agreement with Secret Creamery to bring 'boba' to the ice cream aisle. This collaboration, brokered by Cronus Global, comes just in time to cool off during this record breaking summer. If you're not … [Read more...] about Kung Fu Tea and Secret Creamery Bring Bubble Tea to the Ice Cream Aisle

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

Dolly Parton and Dollar General Announce Exclusive Housewares Collection

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Country singer Dolly Parton has teamed up with Dollar General for an exclusive collection of licensed kitchen and houseware products. The Dolly Parton x Dollar General collection includes over 50 kitchen and houseware products that are inspired by the singer's time growing up near the Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee. The multi-category … [Read more...] about Dolly Parton and Dollar General Announce Exclusive Housewares Collection

Health Nut’s Iconic Salad Dressings Hit Grocery Stores

Restaurant chain, famous for its Kardashian ties and viral ‘salad shake’, launches its bottled dressings in national & regional chains, mass market across the U.S.; seeks to expand licensing for a range of food & beverage  TLL Feature Health Nut, the restaurant made famous by the viral ‘salad shake” frequently seen on Keeping Up With The Kardashians, Hulu’s The … [Read more...] about Health Nut’s Iconic Salad Dressings Hit Grocery Stores

21 Seeds Brings Out Tequila Inspired By The O.C.

By Gary Symons Editor in Chief 21SEEDS, the award-winning, female-founded infused tequila brand, is teaming up with Rachel Bilson and Fake Empire for a return to The O.C. The new campaign is being launched under license from Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products, and features Bilson reprising her role as the 2000s TV icon Summer Roberts, crafting easy-to-make … [Read more...] about 21 Seeds Brings Out Tequila Inspired By The O.C.

Vineyard Vines Returns to its Roots With Licensed Jeep Collaboration

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Vineyard Vines has announced a new licensing collaboration with Jeep for a limited-edition apparel collection and promotional campaign. "The Jeep brand holds a rich, truly American history that is steeped in freedom and adventure and holds a unique place deep in the hearts of our owners and enthusiasts as well as fans and followers," … [Read more...] about Vineyard Vines Returns to its Roots With Licensed Jeep Collaboration

DiGiorno Puts Maximum Effort Into Deadpool & Wolverine Pizza

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The pizza masters at DiGiorno are using their super powers to churn out some pizza 'Marvels' for fans of Deadpool & Wolverine. The 'merc with a mouth' will find his pie hole stuffed with some pizza that "defies the laws of common decency," the partners say, as DiGiorno is offering up four new pies themed on the upcoming film, … [Read more...] about DiGiorno Puts Maximum Effort Into Deadpool & Wolverine Pizza

¡DÍOS MIO! Sofia Vergara Launches Colombian Coffee Startup

By Gary Symons' TLL Editor in Chief Latin film and television star Sofia Vergara has launched a new coffee business called ¡DÍOS MIO! The phrase, translating to 'My God!', is how Latinos typically express their appreciation for a really good cup of coffee, Vergara says. Vergara, who is also an entrepreneur involved in a number of ventures, announced her new venture this … [Read more...] about ¡DÍOS MIO! Sofia Vergara Launches Colombian Coffee Startup

C4 Debuts Creamsicle Flavored Energy Drink With 7-Eleven

TLL Staff C4 Energy launched the sweetest collaboration of the summer through a partnership with fan favorite frozen summer treat Creamsicle. Inspired by the classic popsicle flavor, the C4 Energy x Creamsicle collaboration is meant to take you back to childhood memories of summer all year long. For the first time ever, C4 will be launching a collaboration exclusively at … [Read more...] about C4 Debuts Creamsicle Flavored Energy Drink With 7-Eleven