Food & Drink
Groove Inc debuts Chupa Chups fashion doll
The doll lands in Japan later this month.
What does the Science Museum look for in its licensed gifts? Gemma Woodward reveals all
The Science Museum’s Senior Partnerships Manager, Gemma Woodward, on partners, product and more.
Jane and Neil Woodhead on Speakeasy’s approach to creating licensed alcohol-infused ice cream
Start Licensing’s Ian Downes catches up with the team at Speakeasy, delving into the ice cream firm’s collaborations with brands like Ableforth’s Rumbullion and Lazzaroni’s Limoncello.
Iceland’s Barratt ice cream range welcomes Dolly Mix, Milk Teeth and Giant Strawberries flavours
Other flavours joining the expanded range includes Cherry Cola Bottle, Wham Rocket, Refreshers and Mini Poppets.
The Brand Radar: The Batman, Oreo and a deep dive into the world of licensed promotions
Prompted by an article bemoaning the amount of tie-in promotions around The Batman, Start Licensing’s Ian Downes explores this space, with the help of Snowball Effect’s Nikki Beckett, SGLP’s Simon Gresswell and Innovation Design Hub’s Paul Conisbee.
PepsiCo teams with IHOP for Pepsi Maple Syrup Cola
“We couldn’t be more excited to partner with IHOP on this special initiative, as it isn’t often we get to bring together two iconic brands to satisfy the cravings of pancake and Pepsi lovers alike,” said Todd Kaplan, Chief Marketing Officer at Pepsi.
From Budweiser popcorn to Salt Bae salt: A look at food-based brand extensions at IFE
Fresh from a day at IFE 2022, Brands Untapped’s Billy Langsworthy looks at how the food and drink industry is engaging with the world of brand extensions.
First ever Heinz cookbooks on the way from Ebury
The range will kick off with The Heinz Cookbook in May, followed by official Ketchup, HP Sauce, Beanz and Lea & Perrins books.
Kith debuts Cheerios collection spanning apparel, homewares and accessories
Kith launched a Cheerios Bodega pop-up in Brooklyn to celebrate the launch and raise funds to support those impacted by the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine
Chupa Chups pop-up lands at Singapore’s Changi Airport
Fans of the brand can pose with large colourful Chupa Chups displays across Terminal 3.