Food & Drink
Brands Untapped teams with Brand Licensing Europe to launch Brand Design Conference
Taking place on Monday, September 19th at ExCeL London – the eve of BLE 2022 – the Brand Design Conference will explore the creativity and design thinking behind brand extensions.
Perfetti van Melle and Pokka launch Gabunomi Chupa Chups strawberry cream soda
The drink is now available in convenience stores and supermarkets across Japan.
Warner Bros partners with Vintage Wine Estates for House of the Dragon wine collection
The collection celebrates the upcoming launch of the Game of Thrones prequel series, House of the Dragon.
BrewDog brings Quorn into beer
The ‘meat-free’ beer is a golden Mexican Vienna Lager with ‘toasty breadcrumb notes balanced by aromas of citrus’.
Epic Rights to helm global merch push for New Kids on the Block
“New Kids on the Block is one of the most successful pop boy bands of all time with multiple number one hits and legions of fans just as eager to engage with them today as when they first started,” said Lisa Streff, SVP of Global Licensing at Epic Rights.
The Brand Radar: Radley, Royal Ascot and tapping into opportunities around unique events
Start Licensing’s Ian Downes shines a spotlight on the licensing programme around Royal Ascot, which boasts partners including L.K.Bennett, Radley and Charbonnel et Walker.
Surge Brands to develop lifestyle licensing programme for Cigarette Racing Team
“Our new line of branded merchandise for this American Offshore Legend will represent the level of luxury and sophistication that fans of Cigarette know and love,” said Surge Brands’ Ari Freedman.
Boston Beer Company and PepsiCo bring Mtn Dew into alcohol with Hard Mtn Dew
Hard Mtn Dew is available in several States across the US, with more being added throughout the year.
Brown-Forman and The Coca-Cola Company team up for Jack Daniel’s & Coca‑Cola drink
“This relationship brings together two classic American icons to deliver consumers a taste experience they love in a way that is consistent, convenient, and portable,” said Lawson Whiting, CEO and President of Brown-Forman Corporation.
Dean’s debuts The Open shortbread collection
The range includes a tin of all butter shortbread rounds designed to emulate a set of golf balls.