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A.1. Enters the Dairy Aisle with Bold New Innovation: Steakhouse Butter 

his fall, A.1., the brand known for its iconic steak sauce, is going beyond the condiment aisle with the debut of A.1. Steakhouse Butter. Marking the brand’s first innovation outside the sauce bottle in more than five years, A.1. Steakhouse Butter provides the perfect combination of delicious authentic steakhouse-inspired flavors and a buttery, creamy texture

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THOR Kitchen Partners with Gordon Ramsay

“THOR Kitchen is a dream partner for me,” said Gordon Ramsay. “I’ve always said that a chef is only as good as their tools, and THOR shares that belief with their exceptional appliances.”

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Thomas’® and WK Kellogg Co Announce New Collaboration with Launch of Froot Loops® Mini Bagels

Breakfast just got even sweeter! Today, Thomas'® Breads, the top seller of grocery store English Muffins and bagels in the U.S., announced a collaboration with WK Kellogg Co to combine the delicious bursts of fruity flavor in Kellogg’s® Froot Loops® cereal with snack-sized, fan-favorite Thomas’ Mini Bagels in NEW Thomas’ Froot Loops® Mini Bagels.

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Heinz and Kate Spade New York debut capsule collection.

Today, HEINZ and kate spade new york announce a delicious new global partnership to debut a limited-edition collection just in time for summer. With a shared passion for finding joy in life’s everyday moments -- from inspiring boldness in personal style to infusing flavor into palettes -- this partnership is a natural fit. This partnership was brokered by Kraft Heinz exclusive licensing agency, Brand Central.

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Domino’s Hires Brand Central to Deliver Licensing Program

Domino’s, the #1 pizza brand in the world, has selected global brand licensing agency Brand Central LLC as its first ever exclusive licensing agency to extend their iconic brand into new food and beverage licensing partnerships in the United States.

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The J.M Smucker Co. Signs Brand Central

The J.M. Smucker Co., featuring brands such as Smucker’s, Jif, Uncrustables, Meow Mix, Milk-Bone, Café Bustelo, Folgers, and many more, has selected global brand licensing agency, Brand Central, to extend its brands into new food, beverage, pet products and merchandise consumer product categories.   

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Kool-Aid finds Quantum Speed with Sporting Goods Partner Phenom Elite

Phenom Elite, a leading innovator in sports apparel, is thrilled to announce its collaboration with Kraft Heinz, and it’s beloved beverage brand Kool-Aid, on the launch of Quantum Speed Cleats and VPS4 Gloves. This groundbreaking partnership introduces two initial colorways inspired by the iconic flavors, 'Sharkleberry Fin' and 'Great Bluedini'… OH YEAHHH!

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Myproteins x Tapatio

Myprotein’s ambition to innovate, coupled with Tapatio’s expertise within the hot sauce category, has allowed the brands to push the boundaries with taste profiles, bringing fresh and exciting flavors to traditional sports nutrition supplements. With the addition of Tapatio’s signature spice, the brands are turning up the heat in Myprotein’s pre- and post-workout powdered drinks, helping our community fuel up for and recover from intense workouts.

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Sparkling Ice® STARBURST™ Launches

The Sparkling Ice® brand, crafted by Talking Rain Beverage Company®, today announced the launch of Sparkling Ice® STARBURST™ – a new line of delicious, zero-sugar Sparkling Ice flavors that capture the taste and vibrant sensory experience of STARBURST® original fruit chew candy.

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Rube Goldberg Institute Partners with Crest, Oral-B

The Rube Goldberg Institute (RGI) has announced Crest and Oral-B as the task sponsors for its 2024 Rube Goldberg Machine Contest. To celebrate 35 years of competitions, the Rube Goldberg Machine Contest (RGMC) is returning to its first task from 1988, “Put Toothpaste on a Toothbrush,” and teaming up with two brands in oral health care to encourage students to use their creativity to help solve everyday challenges

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Brand Central Promotes Several Execs as Company Grows

Brand Central LLC, a global licensing consultancy headquartered in Los Angeles announced several important staff promotions today.

The promotions have elevated many of its core team to new positions which recognize the hard work and expertise of the team.

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