By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Dole Food Company and Minecraft have launched a collaborative marketing campaign called Make the World a Healthier Place. The co-branded marketing campaign offers a range of Minecraft-inspired activations through in-store displays, social media and a dedicated page located on Dole's company website. “This partnership with Minecraft … [Read more...] about Dole and Minecraft Team Up for Fruity Marketing Campaign
Food and Beverage Licensing
Fire Brands and Perfetti Van Melle Launch Airheads Soda
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Perfetti Van Melle and Fire Brands have teamed up to develop and distribute a line of licensed soda based on Airheads candy. The new Airheads beverage collection includes four varieties inspired by the bright colors and fruity taffy flavors of the confectionary brand. The flavors featured in the collection are strawberry, blue raspberry, … [Read more...] about Fire Brands and Perfetti Van Melle Launch Airheads Soda
Krispy Kreme and Peanuts Announce Licensed Holiday Doughnuts
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Krispy Kreme has partnered with Peanuts Worldwide to create a licensed holiday collection is inspired by members of the Peanuts gang. Offered in a custom dozen box, the Peanuts collection features three licensed doughnuts alongside two returning Krispy Kreme holiday varieties. “Just like Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the Peanuts gang, our new … [Read more...] about Krispy Kreme and Peanuts Announce Licensed Holiday Doughnuts
Here’s Why Parmigiano Reggiano Seeks a Starring Role in TV and Film
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Hollywood films are going to get a bit more cheesy, as Italy's Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium has signed with United Talent Agency. The big wheel of cheese, known for its 'grate' performance in kitchens and restaurants worldwide, is now seeking a starring role in television and film. And of course, you don't get far without a good agent, … [Read more...] about Here’s Why Parmigiano Reggiano Seeks a Starring Role in TV and Film
Tapatío and Morehouse Cook Up Spicy Yellow Mustard
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Tapatío Hot Sauce and Morehouse Foods have teamed up to introduce a new condiment collaboration called Tapatío Spicy Yellow Mustard. Morehouse Foods is a family-owned mustard manufacturing company that has specialized in developing premium condiments and sauces since 1898. The company now produces and distributes its award-winning … [Read more...] about Tapatío and Morehouse Cook Up Spicy Yellow Mustard
Heinz Releases Some Saucy Luggage in Deal With Herschel
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Canadian lifestyle brand Herschel Supply's latest luggage line is the epitome of good taste ... literally ... thanks to a clever collab with HEINZ. The global leader in condiments announced its first-ever collaboration with Herschel, a Vancouver-based lifestyle brand that has gone global. The partners say their partnership is … [Read more...] about Heinz Releases Some Saucy Luggage in Deal With Herschel
Hormel Black Label and Frank’s RedHot Collab on Spicy Bacon
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Hormel Black Label and McCormick & Company have teamed up to introduce limited-edition bacon that's flavored with Frank's RedHot. "For fans of that glorious, sizzling, smoky, crispy slice of bacon, we are happy to layer on Frank's RedHot iconic flavor with Hormel Black Label bacon to spark what we know will be unforgettable … [Read more...] about Hormel Black Label and Frank’s RedHot Collab on Spicy Bacon
Surge Brands: Why Licensing Is The Secret Sauce for Restaurant Brands
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief When it comes to restaurant brand licensing, Ari Freedman, CEO of Surge Brands, believes the opportunity is sizzling hot. Freedman isn’t just another brand exec talking up the latest food trend. As the son of licensing legend Mark Freedman, who famously launched the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles empire through Surge Licensing, … [Read more...] about Surge Brands: Why Licensing Is The Secret Sauce for Restaurant Brands
Kendall-Jackson Winery and NBA Toast a Slam-Dunk Collaboration
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Kendall-Jackson is popping the cork on its first-ever co-branded wine collection with the National Basketball Association. Kendall-Jackson is the family-owned winery behind America’s top-selling Chardonnay, and has partnered with the NBA on the release of three branded releases. First unveiled during NBA All-Star 2025 in San Francisco, the … [Read more...] about Kendall-Jackson Winery and NBA Toast a Slam-Dunk Collaboration
Absolut Performs Magic With “Wicked: For Good” Cocktails
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Absolut's potion masters have been hard at work, putting out a new line of cocktails to celebrate the release of Wicked: For Good. The highly anticipated sequel to the blockbuster musical Wicked flies like a winged monkey into theaters on November 21. To mark the occasion, Absolut is teaming up with Universal Pictures for some spellbinding … [Read more...] about Absolut Performs Magic With “Wicked: For Good” Cocktails