Campbell's and The Pokémon Company have announced a new partnership that will see Pokémon-themed soups hitting store shelves for fans to get their hands on.
The canned condensed soup products are limited-edition and come in eight varieties that are each branded with the signature Campbell's name, but also a different Pokémon character. This includes Pikachu, Charmander, Bulbasaur, Eevee, Squirtle, Jigglypuff, Mew and Mewto, which each come as an homage to the original 150 characters from the anime franchise. The soups each feature a chicken noodle recipe that includes Pokémon-shaped noodles, chicken and chicken broth.
The Campbell's and The Pokémon Company partnership is rolling out now to retailers for fans to collect, but could see certain varieties harder for shoppers to track down, just like the game itself.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Limited-edition Nostalgia Products
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Sectors Adopting This
- Canned Goods
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