Food & Drink

Legal experts warning over Pimm’s dispute

David Rattray

Diageo’s legal action against Sainsbury’s over the supermarket’s alleged copying of its Pimm’s brand could have “far-reaching” implications, say legal experts. The drinks giant has issued legal proceedings against the retailer over an “intellectual property matter” related to Sainsbury’s Pitchers brand (pictured). The supermarket has previously described its gin-based drink as its “own version of […]

McDonalds to trial sale of Innocent smoothies

Marketing Week

Innocent Drink is launching a trial of its smoothies at 80 McDonalds restaurants in the north of England. Its smoothie for kids will be available in Happy Meals in fast food outlets across the North East and Yorkshire from May 2. McDonalds is trialling one variant, strawberry, blackberry and raspberry variant, for six months but […]

McDonalds signs sponsorship deal with FA

Marketing Week

McDonald’s has signed a new four-year sponsorship with the Football Association worth an estimated &£12m. The deal sees the fast food chain continue as the FA’s official community partner and extend its rights to cover learning and coaching.