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M&M'S® and kate spade new york Launch First-Ever Candy-Inspired Capsule Collection Together
M&M'S®, proudly part of Mars, and global lifestyle brand, kate spade new york, unveiled a limited-edition collection of candy-themed handbags, jewelry and accessories that will launch globally this Holiday season.
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
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.”
Ignite Your Taste Buds: Idahoan® Foods Unveils Tapatío® Triple Cheese Mashed Potatoes
The leading producer of quality, packaged potato products in the U.S. has teamed up with the iconic hot sauce brand, Tapatío for the release of Idahoan® Tapatío® Triple Cheese Mashed Potatoes.
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.
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.
Josh Cellars Wines signs Brand Central
Brand Central Uncorks Licensing Representation With Josh Cellars Wines to Pour into North American Food, Beverage & Merch!
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.
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.
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!
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.
Miracle Recreation’s Rube Goldberg Miracle Machines Win GOOD DESIGN Award
Presented by the Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design, the GOOD DESIGN Awards program has, since 1950, honored “the most innovative and cutting-edge industrial, product, and graphic designs produced around the world.”
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.
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
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.
Van Leeuwen Announces The Return Of KRAFT Mac & Cheese Ice Cream for Limited Time Only
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, the NYC born and nationally beloved brand known for its made-from-scratch dairy and vegan ice cream, has announced the return of fan-favorite KRAFT® Mac & Cheese Ice Cream. For the first time in almost a year and half, the creamy and delicious KRAFT Mac & Cheese ice cream will return to stores.
Entenmann’s Bakes Up a Sweet Surprise with New Ready-To-Bake Cookie Dough Line
Put on your aprons and get ready to bake the magic of Entenmann's® from your very own home! Entenmann’s®, the iconic baked goods brand, is expanding its product portfolio with its newest licensed culinary sensation: Refrigerated Ready-To-Bake Cookie Dough.
Free Range Games and The Rube Goldberg Institute Bring you the innovative VR game: Rube Goldberg Workshop
The team at game developer Free Range Games, in partnership with The Rube Goldberg Institute, is thrilled to announce their virtual reality game, Rube Goldberg Workshop, is available for purchase today for $9.99 USD for the Meta Quest 2 and Meta Quest Pro.
The Ketchup Aisle is Heating up With the Launch of Tapatio Ketchup!
Tapatio, the makers of the beloved hot sauce, is proud to announce the release of their latest licensed product. Tapatio Ketchup is the perfect blend of spice and flavor bringing a new level of excitement to the condiment aisle.
Legends of Learning Launches Educational Games with Rube Goldberg
Two legends, Rube Goldberg and Legends of Learning have come together to create a collection of engaging learning games based on the educational principles of Rube Goldberg Machines.