Food & Drink
The Brand Radar: Kimm & Miller, Only Fools and Horses and keeping classic brands alive through creative design
Start Licensing’s Ian Downes looks at how gifting licensee Kimm & Miller is breathing new life into the classic BBC sitcom Only Fools and Horses with a creative Father’s Day range.
Merlin Crossingham, Creative Director of Wallace & Gromit, on brands they can work with – and lines they can’t cross
Wallace & Gromit’s Creative Director, Merlin Crossingham, on how he keeps the pair in and out if trouble.
Scottish FA’s Steven Romeo on launching product that’s grounded in quality, authenticity – and not afraid to be Scottish
With the Euros now in full swing, we caught up with Steven to find out more about how activity on the field fuels opportunities off it.
The Brand Radar: Wagamama, Waitrose and how restaurant brands are soaring at retail
Start Licensing’s Ian Downes looks at how restaurant brands like Wagamama, Harry Ramsden’s and Yo! Sushi are embracing the retail space with licensed ready meals, sauces and cooking kits.
Meme becomes reality as Microsoft readies launch of Xbox Mini Fridge
When the Xbox Series X console was unveiled in 2019, some on social media said it resembled a fridge-freezer – now a real Xbox Mini Fridge is on the way.
Barratt, Iceland and The Point.1888: A frozen triumph
Bethan Garton, Commercial Director at The Point.1888, lifts the lid on the development process behind Iceland’s successful line of frozen treats based on classic Barratt sweets brands.
Corona launches eco-friendly pop-up beach bar in Cornwall
Corona’s 100% Natural Bar was created by eco-building expert Molly Windels-Lyte and the team at In-Build using sand, clay, wood and bamboo.
Tony’s Chocolonely re-evaluating BrewDog collaboration following “rotten culture” accusations
‘Treating people with fairness and equality is core to our values at Tony’s,’ read a statement from Tony’s Chocolonely.
Pink Key Licensing’s Richard Pink and Nancy Jones on design, creativity and taking food brands into new areas
We caught up with Richard Pink, MD at Pink Key, and Nancy Jones, Pink Key’s Head of Business Development, to talk food brands, the power of archives and their route into licensing.
Smeg’s John Davies on the firm’s design-led approach to brand collaborations
We spoke with John Davies, Smeg’s UK Head of Marketing, about the firm’s approach to design, partnerships and future opportunities.