Walkers secures licensing link to Pokemon mania
02 Nov 2000 | by TANIA MASON
Walkers is set to capitalise on the Pokemon craze after being awarded a licence to feature the brand in its marketing next year.
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Company facts Walkers Snack Foods is part of the UK trading arm of the European division of Frito-Lay, the domestic and international snack food operation of PepsiCo. Walkers is currently the fourth-largest PepsiCo business and is the leader in the pounds 2.2bn salty snacks market in the UK,...
Walkers is set to capitalise on the Pokemon craze after being awarded a licence to feature the brand in its marketing next year.
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