By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Unilever has announced that it has received a binding offer from plant-based food company Vivera to acquire The Vegetarian Butcher. The brand, founded by Jaap Korteweg, was purchased by Unilever in 2018 and has since achieved strong double-digit growth, expanding to over 55 markets worldwide across retail and foodservice sectors. The … [Read more...] about Unilever to Sell The Vegetarian Butcher to Vivera
LatAm (includes Mexico)
OECD Report: Tariff Trade Winds to Slow Global Economic Growth
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The global economy is in for a rough ride as US trade tariffs are expected to cause a widespread decline in GDP growth. The OECD (the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, representing the world's richest economies) headed their interim report in March with a photo of a ship being battered by heavy seas (above), a metaphor … [Read more...] about OECD Report: Tariff Trade Winds to Slow Global Economic Growth
Choco Milk Signs Beanstalk as its Licensing Representative
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Beanstalk Latin America has partnered with Choco Milk to develop a licensing program that will extend the brand into new product categories. Through the terms of the agreement, Beanstalk will work to secure licensing partnerships that will leverage Choco Milk's rich flavor profile and official brand mascot, Pancho Pantera. The initial … [Read more...] about Choco Milk Signs Beanstalk as its Licensing Representative
Fever Creating Interactive ‘Miraculous’ Treasure Hunt in Mexico
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Miraculous Corp has partnered with Fever to create a year-long live experience for the Miraculous franchise's 10th anniversary. Debuting in Mexico City in Spring 2025, the licensed Miraculous experience will allow fans to interact with a gamified treasure hunt with Ladybug and Cat Noir to save Paris from the villainous Hawk … [Read more...] about Fever Creating Interactive ‘Miraculous’ Treasure Hunt in Mexico
Memento Sells Out Collectibles for Moto3 Champion David Alonso
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Memento Exclusives just released a collectibles collection in tribute to the new Moto3 world champion David Alonso. The collection was released under MotoGP Authentics, which is run by Memento under license from Dorna Sports, and immediately sold out almost all of the items, which included signed race boots and leathers that Alonso wore in … [Read more...] about Memento Sells Out Collectibles for Moto3 Champion David Alonso
Electronic Arts Using Team Data to Upgrade EA Sports FC 25
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Video game giant Electronic Arts is taking full advantage of its sports licensing agreements to bring new features to its signature game EA Sports FC 25. The new edition of the game includes several dramatic improvements to the football (or soccer, if you prefer) video game. One of them, called FC IQ, is literally an overhaul of the game's … [Read more...] about Electronic Arts Using Team Data to Upgrade EA Sports FC 25
How Tycoon Became the Leader in Latin American Licensing
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief This month in the Global Guide to Licensing Agencies we’re featuring Tycoon, the largest agency in Latin America, with offices throughout the region. Tycoon was founded by brothers Elias and Alberto Fasja-Cohen in 1990, at a time when the licensing industry was virtually unknown in their home country of Mexico. The two brothers are true … [Read more...] about How Tycoon Became the Leader in Latin American Licensing
Cloudco Secures Global Partnerships for Care Bears Plush
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Cloudco Entertainment has launched three global partnerships for Care Bears plush toys with the Simba Dickie Group, Dan Dee International and Grupo Ruz. The new licensing partners are set to bring a wide range of Care Bears-inspired plush and toy products to customers across the European Union, North America and Mexico. "We are thrilled to … [Read more...] about Cloudco Secures Global Partnerships for Care Bears Plush
CAA to Rep Dr. Seuss In A Box, With A Fox, in Latin America
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief CAA Brand Management has signed a multi-year agreement to serve as the licensing agency for Dr. Seuss Enterprises in Latin America. The news from Dr. Seuss Enterprises CEO Susan Brandt and CAA president Noah Gelbart was so exciting the spirit of Dr. Seuss weighed in personally with this statement: "In the land of Seuss, where the stories … [Read more...] about CAA to Rep Dr. Seuss In A Box, With A Fox, in Latin America
¡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