Best Of License Global Food & Beverage Interviews in 2023

As Tommy Bahama celebrated three decades of island life in 2023, Doug Wood, chief executive officer, and Chrisann Furciato, executive vice president, DTG, licensing and home, explored how the company went from silk shirts to a global lifestyle brand.

Read the February issue of License Global.

In March, Keith Domalewski, director, marketing and consumer engagement, Just Born Quality Confections, unwrapped the PEEPS brand and explored the uncharted growth behind America’s colorful Chicks and Bunnies.

Daryl Newlands, head, brands and marketing, cake, Finsbury Food Group, explained how, for Finsbury Food Group, licensing has expanded the business into new avenues and brought together countless fans, friends and families to light a candle on brand-inspired cakes in collaboration with intellectual properties.

Jon Sinko, vice president, partnerships and licensing, Igloo, highlighted the company’s growth in the licensing industry, its most successful collaborations and its upcoming projects.

David Lee, retail sales manager, Kellogg’s, spoke about his career path and highlights from some of his favorite Kellogg’s collaborations.

Christine Cool, who at the time was global licensing manager, Perfetti van Melle Group, explored the history of the Chupa Chups brand and her journey in licensing.

Reach the March issue of License Global.

In September, Alice Bernardi, director, international brand licensing, Banijay Brands, shared how the company is celebrating two series standouts while preparing for the return of fan favorites.

Marco Hüsges, chief executive officer, the emoji company, discussed how, after years of collaborations, the emoji company is releasing exclusive (to the brand) licensed products.

Read the September/October issue of License Global.

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