Protein powders have been a very active category for licensing of late. While a variety of properties are represented, from celebrities and characters to sports IPs and videogames, food-related brands have dominated the sector. And most have been of the sweet sort, encompassing candy, cookies, cereal, restaurant offerings like pancakes and fountain drinks, and more. […]
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Food Brands Explore Fresh Categories
The announcement of Newman’s Own packaged salad kits from Fresh Del Monte earlier this month is a reminder of the role food and beverage brand licensing plays in the fresh produce industry. The new product line is one of a few agreements that have been announced in this space over the last couple of years: […]
Tempted by Tasty Alternatives
Burger King revealed last week that it is testing the Impossible Burger, a plant-based meat substitute, as a potential addition to its menu. This is the latest example—and one of the most high-profile—of food and beverage marketers embracing products that can serve as replacements for meat and other staples. These items are meant to appeal […]