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The collaboration integrates technical precision with creative expression, utilising CANPACK’s award-winning Quadromix® technology to deliver multiple distinct designs within a single production run.

KFC is positioning itself as the centrepiece of at-home New Year's Eve celebrations for 2026, launching a strategic marketing campaign that pairs its signature fried chicken with luxury staples.

The limited-time campaign features a dedicated "FRIENDS Meal," exclusive sauces, and a range of collectables, designed to leverage the enduring popularity of the show to drive footfall and digital engagement.

The initiative explores the intersection of contemporary Austrian cuisine and traditional coffee house rituals, positioning coffee and tea as central ingredients rather than mere accompaniments.

Timed to coincide with the Season 5 premiere of the hit series on 18 December, the partnership aims to blend the "chic, romantic flair" of the show with the growing consumer demand for indulgent, plant-based coffee add-ins.

The 24-day calendar will retail at £20 for Clubcard holders or £35 without a Clubcard, and Tesco confirms it will be the only UK retailer stocking the product this year.

Doughlicious® is bringing major holiday magic to the freezer aisle with its first-ever Frozen Advent Countdown Calendar, launching nationwide at Target this month!

The partnership, described by Heineken Studio as a celebration of “brewing innovation, artistic vision, and quality experiences,” aims to capture the spirit of social gatherings and the laid-back conviviality of the South of France.