Frozen Desserts (Ice Cream, Fro Yo and Novelties)

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Frozen Desserts 2018 - 2026

(Ice Cream, Fro Yo and Novelties)

EASY-TO-DIGEST ICE CREAM (posted July 1, 2026)
From the Farm Company introduces Organic Slow-Churned A2/A2 Ice Cream.
The A2/A2 milk comes from regeneratively raised grass-fed cows.
The milk is naturally richer than conventional milk in conjugated linoleic acid and omega 3 fatty acids. 
The small batch ice cream is sweetened with raw honey and contains no refined sugars, gums or artificial additives. 
It is made with 100% organic ingredients. 
The 14-ounce containers come in three varieties: Chocolate Milk, Nutty Cowboy (Georgia peanuts and dark chocolate) and Vanilla Milk. 

BEYOND THE PINT (posted June 24, 2026)
Protein Pints is expanding beyond the pint with the debut of Protein Pops. 
The protein-packed ice cream bars are dipped in a rich, crispy, quinoa-studded milk chocolate coating.
Milk protein concentrate is a key ingredient. 
Varieties are Caramel Crunch, Mint Crunch, Peanut Butter Crunch and Vanilla Crunch. 
Each bar contains 10 grams of protein, 180 to 190 calories, all nine essential amino acids and at least 75% less sugar than traditional ice cream, according to the company. 
The bars are sweetened with allulose and monk fruit extract.

PREMIUM-PLUS ICE CREAM (posted April 22, 2026)
Perry's Ice Cream grows its Extra Indulgent line, ice creams crafted with extra creaminess, decadent formulas and premium inclusions, so one can enjoy Perry's in its richest form.
Berry Me In Cheesecake is a cheesecake lover's dream. Featuring creamy cheesecake ice cream layered with sweet strawberry swirls and graham crust pieces, this flavor is made for those who believe cheesecake belongs everywhere and in every bite. It comes in a pint.
Rocky Mountain Raspberry Bars feature rich white chocolate ice cream with almond raspberry fudge chunks and vibrant raspberry swirls. The bars are enrobed in a chocolate–flavored coating. They are individually wrapped and sold in boxes of four.
"We believe ice cream should feel like a moment just for you, extra rich, extra creamy and extra flavor," said Megan Mergler, product manager at Perry's Ice Cream. "Berry Me In Cheesecake and Rocky Mountain Raspberry Bars showcase the richness, texture and depth that define truly ultra-premium, decadent ice cream, crafted for those who savor every detail."
Perry's Ice Cream's Extra Indulgent flavors are crafted with more cream than the Perry's classic formula and are slow cooked for depth, delivering ultra-creamy richness and decadent flavor.

FROZEN FUN, FLAVOR AND FAMILIARITY, WITH A TWIST (posted April 14, 2026)
Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) is introducing three new ice cream products across its Kemps, Friendly's and Mayfield brands.
From craveable flavor mashups to character-driven celebration cakes, the latest launches are designed to energize the freezer aisle and deliver on what today's shoppers want most: fun, flavor and familiarity with a twist.
Kemps is expanding its premium Crafted Collection portfolio with Cookie Butter Ice Cream, which is now available at select Midwest retailers at a suggested retail price of $7.99.
Cookie Butter features cinnamon caramel cookie flavored ice cream with cinnamon graham swirls and crunchy cookie pieces, delivering a layered, indulgent flavor profile.
Friendly's is introducing the Avengers Ice Cream Cake featuring iconic Marvel Avengers characters, which is now available nationwide at Kroger stores and grocers in the Northeast at a suggested retail price of $29.99.
Mayfield is introducing two flavors of Nutty Buddy Ice Cream Bars.
The new Vanilla Nutty Buddy Bar and Caramel Nutty Buddy Bar blend creamy vanilla or caramel ice cream with a rich chocolate flavored coating and peanut, delivering a familiar, crowd-pleasing flavor.
Nutty Buddy ice cream bars reflect Mayfield's focus on classic flavors designed for broad, everyday appeal.

SENSORY-CENTRIC ICE CREAM STICK NOVELTY (posted April 6, 2026)
The Magnum Ice Cream Company is rolling out Volcanix in the U.K.
The 80-milliliter single-serve stock novelty features a multi-layered format combining a chocolatey biscuit coating, vanilla and chocolate ice cream, a caramel sauce core and chocolate-coated caramel pieces.
The launch is in response to consumer demand for more textural variety in ice cream, with company-cited research indicating that 32% of U.K. consumers would try a new packaged ice cream if it offered a unique texture.
"Our new Volcanix ice cream stick is a disruptive new innovation to the U.K. market," says Emily Godding, senior brand manager at Wall's, The Magnum Ice Cream Company. "We know shoppers are constantly actively seeking new, exciting taste experiences and we believe this bold new ice cream architecture delivers just that.

A HOMERUN FOR PROTEIN ICE CREAM (posted March 31, 2026)
Protein Pints introduces new flavors and a ballpark partnership.
This protein-packed ice cream brand is reshaping the frozen aisle. Its two newest flavors are Salted Caramel and Banana Graham Slam.
Rolling out exclusively at Albertsons Companies stores, Salted Caramel delivers an irresistible tale of two caramels. A burnt brown sugar ice cream base swirls with ribbons of buttery sea salt caramel, creating a rich, velvety experience worthy of any premium dessert brand. Each pint delivers decadent flavor while packing in 30 grams of protein.
Banana Graham Slam steps up to the plate exclusively at Kroger Family of Stores. Crafted with real banana ice cream, delicate graham cracker crust crumbles and crispy-melty peanut butter flakes, it channels the nostalgic comfort of banana cream pie with a salty-sweet twist. It's a protein-packed home run that's bold and balanced.
The brand is also heading to the ballpark. Protein Pints has partnered with the San Diego Padres as the Official Protein Ice Cream for the 2026 season.
Throughout the season, Protein Pints will be featured in-game programming, through a shared creative digital presence and with select flavors available for purchase at concession locations inside Petco Park.
"Baseball and ice cream are two of America's favorite traditions, so partnering with the San Diego Padres felt like a natural fit," said Paul Reiss, co-founder and CEO of Protein Pints. "We have robust retail availability in SoCal grocery chains, and we know fans will enjoy our products during the excitement of the games just as much as they do in their homes."
The partnership marks a major milestone for Protein Pints as the brand continues its rapid national expansion and finds new ways to meet consumers where they are, from grocery aisles to a major league stadium. By entering the sports and live entertainment space, Protein Pints is reinforcing its position as a lifestyle brand rooted in performance, enjoyment, and everyday indulgence.
Protein Pints' top-four flavors Cookie Dough, Peanut Butter Chip, Cookies & Cream and Chocolate are available at various concession stands inside the stadium during all home games.

For more information on this product, link HERE to the March 27, 2026, blog titled, “Clear, Clean and Nutrient Dense: Important Messaging to Communicate to Consumers.”

For more information on this product, link HERE to the March 27, 2026, blog titled, “Clear, Clean and Nutrient Dense: Important Messaging to Communicate to Consumers.”

PREMIUM FROZEN NOVELTIES (posted March 25, 2026)
Tillamook County Creamery Association introduces Ice Cream Bars.
This new product line delivers the brand's creamy texture in a portable format.
They showcase four classic ice cream flavors dipped in a crisp chocolaty coating that celebrate the brand's commitment to using only quality ingredients.
Varieties are:
Cookies & Cream: Rich French vanilla ice cream with crunchy cookie pieces
Mint Chocolate Chip: Refreshingly cool mint ice cream studded with chocolaty chips
Tillamook Mudslide: Velvety smooth chocolate ice cream swirled with a ribbon of rich fudge and chocolaty chips
Vanilla Bean: Rich vanilla ice cream made with real crushed vanilla bean seeds
In addition to the bars, Tillamook is expanding its popular pint collection with the addition of two fan-favorite flavors: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough and Cookies & Cream, bringing the total ice cream pint offerings to 10 varieties.

SUPER-PREMIUM ICE CREAM COLLECTION (posted March 17, 2026)
After 110 years of perfecting dairy, Clover Sonoma, a pioneering, B Corp-certified dairy brand recognized for its commitment to sustainable, high-quality and ethical practices, will introduce a super-premium ice cream collection.
"It matters who your dairy comes from," says John Coletta, CEO. "For more than a century, quality has been our foundation and our promise. These new products extend that legacy and commitment to ice cream, while our focus on sustainability and animal welfare continues to guide how we operate to build a better future for the entire dairy industry."
The four ice cream varieties are: Chocolate Milk, Milk & Cookies, Mint Chip and Vanilla Bean.
They come in 32-ounce containers and have a suggested retail price of $9.99.
Every spoonful delivers an extraordinarily smooth, luxuriously creamy mouthfeel with a clean finish. That's because Clover Sonoma ice cream has significantly more cream and far less air than other brands, with low overrun (30%) and high butterfat (14%), according to Coletta.

BEARS LIKE SUNDAES (posted March 12, 2026)
Ice Cream for Bears introduced Sundaes at Expo West.
The 3.5-ounce cups are sold in four packs and come in two varieties.
Caramel Dunes is vanilla ice cream with a caramel ribbon.
Waves of Fudge is vanilla ice cream with a fudge ribbon.
One single-serve cup contains 200 calories.
The only added sweetener is raw honey. This is true for the ice cream and the ribbon.
The ice cream is made with grass-fed dairy.

MULTI-TEXTURAL FROZEN DAIRY TREATS (posted March 2, 2026)
Mars introduces Snickers Ice Cream Minis, a sweet lineup of five multi-textural flavors.
The new snackable format makes it easier than ever to enjoy a moment of chill, whether it's a quick afternoon treat, a shareable dessert or a sweet bite on the go.
The five varieties are:
Snickers Original: The classic combo of 100% real creamy peanut butter ice cream, smooth caramel and crunchy peanuts, all in a chocolatey shell.
Snickers Crunchy Peanut Butter: A bolder, crunchier take on the original, packed with even more roasted peanuts and its signature chewy caramel glaze for an elevated, texture-rich bite.
Snickers Almond: A nutty twist that delivers creamy vanilla ice cream, smooth caramel and added crunch from almonds, coated in a chocolatey shell.
Snickers Salted Caramel: Salty, sweet and chill collide to create the ultimate satisfaction in one bite, featuring salted caramel ice cream, layered with caramel and peanuts in a chocolatey shell.
Snickers x M&M'S Minis: Two iconic brands join forces for the first time in ice cream, delivering caramel, peanuts, M&M'S Minis and peanut butter ice cream. This variety is exclusive to Walmart.

To learn more about this product, link HERE to the February 27, 2026 blog titled "Here's What to Expect at Expo West 2026: Foods and Beverages that Give Consumers More Out of Every Bite and Sip."

NUTTY ICE CREAM SANDWICHES (posted February 24, 2026)
Crave Better Foods grows Chipwich.
First introduced on the streets of New York City in May 1981, the Original Chipwich ice cream cookie sandwich became an instant sensation and one of the most iconic brands in frozen novelties.
The brand is now launching two new flavors: Vanilla Chocolate Almond and Brown Butter Pecan.
They both feature premium glazed nut pieces rolled around the outside of the sandwich.
Chipwich Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches feature two signature wire-cut, homemade-style cookies, 12% butterfat ice cream and generous inclusions to deliver the rich texture and indulgent eating experience that defines the brand.
The new nut-rolled sandwiches provide the ultimate Chipwich experience with premium glazed nuts perfectly paired to their cookie and ice cream counterparts.
Chipwich Vanilla Chocolate Almond includes Double Chocolate Chip Cookies with Premium Vanilla Ice Cream, rolled in Glazed Almond Pieces.
Chipwich Brown Butter Pecan features Brown Butter Cookies with Premium Sweet Cream Ice Cream, rolled in Glazed Pecan Pieces.

READY-TO-EAT SINGLE-SERVE SUNDAES (posted February 19, 2026)
After 2025's success, Ben & Jerry's is upping the indulgence with three brand-new Sundaes flavors, expanding the innovative lineup to seven total euphoric flavors for fans.
Every Ben & Jerry's Sundae delivers all the chunks and swirls ice cream lovers have come to expect from the Vermont-based ice cream maker, plus a decadent whipped topping layer and even more chunks sprinkled on top. It's the over-the-top finish that makes every spoonful feel like a full-on sundae moment. No assembly required.
The three new Sundaes are:
Straw-Bae Shortcake: Sweet cream ice cream with shortcake cookies and strawberry swirls, topped with strawberry-swirled topping and shortcake crumble.
PB Blondie Bestie: Peanut butter ice cream with blonde brownies and graham cracker swirls, topped with caramel-swirled whippd topping and mini peanut butter cups.
Mocha Mood Pie: Chocolate cold brew ice cream with chocolate cookies and chocolate cookie swirls, topped with fudge-swirled whipped topping and fudge chips.
These three join Dulce De-lish! Sundae, Choco-lotta Cheesecake Sundae, Turtle Sundae and the fan favorite Cookie Vermont-ster.

PROTEIN- AND FIBER-CENTRIC FROZEN DAIRY DESSERT (posted February 9, 2026)
Blue Bell Creameries introduces Blue Bell PRO Pints.
The soon-to-be-released frozen dairy desserts provide up to 12 grams of protein per serving and 33 to 35 grams of protein per pint.
Blue Bell PRO pints come in five flavors: Chocolate, Coffee, Salted Caramel, Starwberry and Vanilla.
Each pint is high in fiber, low in fat and contains no added sugar.
One two-thirds cup serving contains 100 to 110 calories, depending on flavor.
Milk is the first ingredient, followed by skim milk and milk protein concentrate. Whey is in the formulation.
Soluble corn fiber is the source of fiber. It also provides some sweetness, to complement the sweetens from added erythritol, acesulfame potassium and sucralose.

DOUBLE FROZEN DESSERT (posted February 2, 2026--Happy Ground Hog's Day!)
Turkey Hill is on high-speed innovation with another rollout, a collaboration with Entenmann's, a brand of Bimbo Bakeries USA.
Two of the U.S. Northeast's most loved brands are teaming up for a delicious collaboration.
The two new frozen dairy treats are: Entenmann's Soft-Baked Chocolate Chip Cookies and Little Bites Fudge Brownies.
Designed to deliver the comforting flavors fans know and love in a new, frozen format, the new varieties offer a fresh take on classic treats.
The Soft-Baked Chocolate Chip Cookies flavor features sweet cream blended with soft, chewy cookie pieces, while the Little Bites Fudge Brownies flavor is packed with rich chocolate indulgence and generous chunks of fudgy brownies.

SCOOPABLE SOFT SERVE (posted January 28, 2026)
Turkey Hill brings the flavor and fun of soft-serve desserts out of the scoop shop and into the home freezer with new nostalgia-inspired Soft Frozen Dairy Dessert.
The new concept comes in Chocolate Vanilla Twist and plain Vanilla.
"Soft-serve has always been about more than just flavor. It's about the memories and moments that come with it," said Brittany Smith, director of marketing at Turkey Hill. "With this new line, we wanted to recreate that familiar joy at home, delivering the same smooth, creamy experience people love, straight from their freezer."
The product comes in 1.4-quart tubs.

ICONIC SNACKS GO ICE CREAM (posted January 20, 2026)
Hudsonville Ice Cream introduces Little Debbie Ice Cream Sandwiches.
New Little Debbie Ice Cream Sandwiches are available in two iconic flavors:
Cosmic Brownies: brownie flavored ice cream sandwiched between chewy fudge brownies with rainbow chips.
Oatmeal Creme Pies: vanilla crème flavored ice cream sandwiched between real oatmeal cookies.
Little Debbie Ice Cream Sandwiches join a lineup of snack cakes inspired ice cream treats, which also includes pints and ice cream bars.

AUTHENTIC ASIAN ICE CREAM (posted January 15, 2026)
Kessho introduces Gelato.
The company is an Austin, Texas-based craft chocolate creators. Co-founders, Liang Wang and Mark Huetsch, embarked on this sweet adventure to weave together their favorite Asian flavors with bean-to-bar chocolate.
Now they are doing the same with gelato.
Four varieties of dairy-based gelato debuted at Winter FancyFaire.
They are: Black Sesame Buttercup, Ceremonial Matcha, Lychee Rose and Ube.

MERRY CHRISTMAS! (posted December 25, 2025)
Cold Stone Creamery is spreading holiday cheer one bite at a time with new festive flavors and desserts that capture the spirit of the season.
Available now until January 6, the brand is introducing two holiday-inspired Creations and two show-stopping cakes that make every celebration feel merry and bright.
The new Holiday Spice and Everything Nice Creation captures the warmth of the season with Frosted Gingerbread Ice Cream, Ginger Snaps, Vanilla Icing and Holiday Sprinkles.
For those craving a chocolatey treat, there's new S'more Moose Tracks, which features Marshmallow Ice Cream made with Moose Tracks Fudge, Graham Cracker Pie Crust, Marshmallows and more Moose Tracks Fudge for the ultimate winter indulgence.
Cold Stone is also offering two limited-time cakes made to impress every holiday table.
The Iced & Spiced cake combines Yellow Cake, Frosted Gingerbread Ice Cream, Ginger Snaps and Holiday Sprinkles, wrapped in fluffy White Frosting.
The Layer on the Moose Tracks Fudge cake pairs Devil's Food Cake with Marshmallow Ice Cream made with Moose Tracks Fudge wrapped in fluffy White Frosting.

IMPORTED FROZEN DESSERT FOUND IN CHICAGO (posted December 15, 2025)
People’s Republic of China sells Hong Qi “ice cream” in the U.S.
Distributor Kuiyi International Inc., Ontario, Calif., is offering this product to the U.S. retail marketplace.
The product has water as the first ingredient. Condensed milk and skim milk powder are the other dairy ingredients.
The frozen product is sold in three packs of 2.65-ounce single-serve containers for about $12.00.
Varieties found in Jewel in Chicago were Lemon and Peach.

LOADED ICE CREAM BARS FROM THE OG INCLUSION BRAND (posted December 11, 2025)
Ben & Jerry’s introduces Ice Cream Bars, which feature an abundance of chunks and swirls that fans know and love now in a handy-on-the-go-bar.
The bars come in five varieties, all dipped in a chocolatey coating with cookie pieces.
They are: Cookie Dough, Chocolate Fudge Brownie, Strawberry Cheesecake, PB Pretzel and Caramel Blondie.
Four individually wrapped 2.5-ounce bars will be available in four packs starting in January 2026, priced at $5.99 to $7.49.
There’s also a single Cookie Dough Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Bar dropping into convenience stores next spring, priced at $3.99.

NEW CLEAN-LABEL ICE CREAM PLAYER (posted December 4, 2025)
Ice Cream for Bears debuts with 11 flavors.
The nod to bears is because the clean-label ice cream is sweetened with something bears love: raw, unfiltered honey.
The brand markets its ice cream as being made with three base ingredients: Dairy (milk, cream and skim milk from grass-fed cows raised with regenerative agriculture practices), raw unfiltered honey and egg yolk. Clean-label flavors/mix-ins are added to the base.
“As great as we like to think Ice Cream for Bears is, what is most impactful is what Ice Cream For Bears is not: refined sugars and ultra processed additives. Ice Cream for Bears is simply ice cream the way our ancestors would have eaten it. Ice cream that can be a part of a healthy, balanced diet (not in the food pyramid way, but in the ‘for bears’ sort of way),” the company states on its website.
The ice cream comes in 14-ounce containers.
The 11 flavors are: Basic Bear (pumpkin spice), Bearish (coffee cacao nib), Butter Bear (butterscotch caramel), Chocturnal (triple chocolate), Churro y Burrow (cinnamon), Cubbies and Cream (cookies and cream), Dough Bear (cookie dough), Honey Honey (honey swirl), Mint to Bee (mint chip), Queen & Bean (vanilla bean) and Roar-ange Cream (orange cream).

TWO-FOR-ONE FROZEN HOLIDAY TREATS (posted November 24, 2025)
McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams introduces Gingerbread Cheesecake Ice Cream.
The new limited-edition seasonal flavor contains heaps of sweet and spicy, buttery and crispy, house-baked gingerbread cookies, folded into R.R. Lochhead vanilla-spiked cheesecake ice cream.
The California-based dairy is also bringing back Reindeer Tracks (rich, dark chocolate ice cream with peppermint candy and chewy chocolate cookies) and Martinelli’s Apple Cider and Raspberry Jam (sweet, crisp sparkling cider-infused ice cream loaded with ribbons of tart, house-made cranberry jam).
The company’s mail-order Holiday Bundle includes these three retail flavors, along with Pumpkin Spiced Latte and Peppermint Stick.

BITE-SIZED FROZEN TREAT CALENDAR (posted November 13, 2025)
Doughlicious debuts Countdown Calendar.
The frozen novelty brand is known for its artisanal frozen cookie dough-enrobed gelato bites, indulgent flavors and clean ingredients.
This is its first-ever frozen advent calendar in the U.S., launching exclusively at Target stores nationwide.
The Doughlicious Countdown Calendar features 12 festive frozen Cookie Dough & Gelato Bites with the majority of them being exclusive limited-edition holiday flavors, handcrafted in London. Each bite combines soft, chewy cookie dough wrapped around creamy artisan gelato, finished with a dusting of cookie crumb or other tasty toppings for a magical holiday treat.
The flavors are:
Gingerbread: Gingerbread gelato in spiced cookie dough, dusted in gingerbread crumb
Snowball: Marzipan gelato in cookie dough, rolled in snowy white sprinkles
Peppermint Bark: Peppermint chocolate gelato in chocolate chip dough, coated in crushed candy cane crumb
Chocolate Chip: Vanilla gelato in classic cookie dough with a chocolate chip crumb
Chocolate Truffle: Chocolate gelato in dark cocoa dough, dusted in chocolate crumb
Mint Chocolate Chip: Mint stracciatella gelato in cocoa dough, rolled in chocolate crumb
Cookies & Cream: Cookie-speckled vanilla gelato in cocoa dough, dusted in cream crumb
Salted Caramel: Salted caramel gelato in caramel cookie dough, coated in caramel crumb
Chocolate Raspberry: Raspberry gelato in cocoa dough, rolled in raspberry & chocolate crumb
Cinnamon Churro: Cinnamon gelato in cinnamon dough, dusted in cinnamon cookie crumb
Blueberry: Greek-style blueberry yogurt wrapped in blueberry cookie dough, dusted in blueberry crumb
White Chocolate: White chocolate gelato in white chocolate dough, finished with cookie crumb
The calendars are priced at $11.99.

BITE-SIZED DUBAI CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM (posted November 5, 2025)
My/Mochi launches the first Dubai Chocolate Style Mochi Ice Cream in the US.
My/Mochi has created its own version of the viral trend. It’s creamy pistachio-flavored ice cream, crunchy kadayif made from Turkish phyllo dough, and chocolatey bits wrapped in chocolate flavored mochi dough.
One frozen treat is just 80 calories.
“My/Mochi is grounded in the mission to encourage and enable people to take a moment of their day and taste the joy,” said Brigette Wolf, CMO, My/Mochi. “That is why we are always listening to our fans, scrubbing social media and thinking ‘what unique experiences can we give our consumers that nobody else can.’ Dubai chocolate has become a stand-out flavor and major influence across many food and beverage categories but hadn’t made its way to mochi ice cream. We saw an opportunity to be the first to make that happen, and we couldn’t be more excited about this launch, from the product to the packaging to the retailers who are selling it.”
The Dubai Chocolate Style My/Mochi packaging will be a departure from the traditional purple My/Mochi box, leaning into the emerald green color palette and luscious brown signature fonts that symbolizes Dubai chocolate.

CELEBRATE THE SEASON WITH ICE CREAM (posted October 29, 2025)
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams kicks off the holiday season with Jeni’s Holiday Collection.
Before the rush of Black Friday, Jeni’s is kicking off the holiday season with something even sweeter: five days of free shipping (November 3 to 7) to make early gifting—and indulging—effortless.
The company’s lineup of festive flavors is designed to capture the joy, nostalgia and craft of the season.
This year’s star is Cranberry Panettone with Chocolate Sprinkles, a brand-new flavor inspired by the beloved Italian holiday bread. Jeni’s version transforms the classic treat into ice cream with a brioche-scented custard made with sourdough and yeast extract for an authentic long-rise flavor, a sweet-tart cranberry-orange jam playfully nods to the traditional dried fruits, and a scattering of chocolate sprinkles adds sweet texture and celebratory fun.
The full 2025 collection includes:
White Chocolate Peppermint: A swirl of pink and white peppermint with white chocolate freckles.
Boozy Eggnog: Velvety egg custard spiked with nutmeg and Uncle Nearest Whiskey.
Pistachio Macaron: Pure roasted pistachio cream with a honeyed, nougat-like texture.
Dulce de Leche: Gooey dulce de leche caramel swirled into sweetened condensed milk ice cream.
Each pint puts the merry in the dairy in true Jeni’s fashion: inventive, nostalgic and irresistible. These flavors are complex enough to be the star of the holiday dessert spread, but are confident enough to be the sidekick to a favorite holiday cake, cookie or pie.

FUNCTIONAL ICE CREAM IN A POUCH (posted October 23, 2025)
Bifidice markets Bifidice Probiotico Helado in Chile.
The company uses an exclusive strain of Bifidobacterium bifidum, which was isolated and developed by the company, and has undergone clinicals trial at the University of Chile showing its efficacy.
“The nutritional composition of our ice cream is supported by multiple clinical studies and each ingredient has been carefully evaluated and incorporated based on internationally renowned scientific and clinical evidence. With Bifidice, you choose not only a dessert, but a promise of well-being for your loved ones,” according to the company.
The company developed a dosed treatment for bifidobacteria, which protects the cultures by the unique formula and frozen format.
The three dairy varieties are Chocolate, Maqui and Vanilla. There are also fruit-only vegan options.
The 50-gram pouches are sold five to a box.

CANDY-INSPIRED FROZEN TREATS (posted October 15, 2025)
Wells Enterprises introduces Nutella Ice Cream and Kinder Bueno Frozen Dessert.
The two new frozen treats, available in 14-ounce pints and cones, will begin shipping to convenience distributors on December 1, 2025, with broader retail distribution planned for spring 2026.
“Wells has a century of ice cream expertise and a passion for innovation,” said Isabella Chia, Chief Marketing Officer at Wells Enterprises. “By combining that expertise with the global love of Nutella and Kinder Bueno, we are opening a new premium space in frozen treats that delights consumers, strengthens the frozen aisle and drives incremental sales for our retail and convenience partners.”
Nutella Ice Cream delivers the unmistakable taste of Nutella with swirls of Nutella in every bite.
Kinder Bueno Frozen Dessert features creamy hazelnut flavored frozen dessert with a combination of tastes and crispy textures that brings the signature Kinder Bueno one-of-a-kind experience into frozen.
Wells consumer testing confirms strong overall liking, with 90% of participants saying Nutella Ice Cream cones fit the brand and 91% of participants saying Nutella Ice Cream pints fit the brand.
Kinder Bueno testing showed equally strong results. Ninety-two percent of participants rated the cone top two-box for overall liking and 94% for unique taste, with 91% citing high quality and 85% calling it a one-of-a-kind product. The pint format scored 4.60 out of 5 in overall liking, with 84% of consumers trusting the quality and finding the texture pleasant, and 86% describing it as unique.

FOOD-FLAVORED AND SHAPED ICE CREAM (posted October 8, 2025)
Frosty Fun of China is redefining ice cream novelties.
Frosty Burger is chicken-flavored ice cream in the form of a patty. It is encrusted and sandwiched in a real hamburger bun. It’s described as sweet and cool, with instructions to microwave for 4 to 8 seconds before consumption.
Frosty Corn is buttered sweet corn ice cream in the shape of a corn cob on a non-edible stick.
Frosty Drum looks like a chicken drumstick. It is vanilla or chocolate ice cream with a cornflake-style breading all on a non-edible stick.
Frosty Fruits include fruit-shaped and flavored ice creams on sticks. There’s Grape, Mango and Strawberry.
All of the novelties are individually wrapped and sold as impulse items through convenience channels.

To read more about this product, link HERE to the October 3, 2025, blog titled, "Anuga 2025: Explore Refrigerated, Frozen and Shelf-Stable Dairy Dessert Innovations."

To read more about this product, link HERE to the October 3, 2025, blog titled, "Anuga 2025: Explore Refrigerated, Frozen and Shelf-Stable Dairy Dessert Innovations."

To read more about this product, link HERE to the October 3, 2025, blog titled, "Anuga 2025: Explore Refrigerated, Frozen and Shelf-Stable Dairy Dessert Innovations."

To read more about this product, link HERE to the October 3, 2025, blog titled, "Anuga 2025: Explore Refrigerated, Frozen and Shelf-Stable Dairy Dessert Innovations."

To read more about this product, link HERE to the October 3, 2025, blog titled, "Anuga 2025: Explore Refrigerated, Frozen and Shelf-Stable Dairy Dessert Innovations."

To read more about this product, link HERE to the October 3, 2025, blog titled, "Anuga 2025: Explore Refrigerated, Frozen and Shelf-Stable Dairy Dessert Innovations."

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To read more about this product, link HERE to the October 3, 2025, blog titled, "Anuga 2025: Explore Refrigerated, Frozen and Shelf-Stable Dairy Dessert Innovations."

To read more about this product, link HERE to the October 3, 2025, blog titled, "Anuga 2025: Explore Refrigerated, Frozen and Shelf-Stable Dairy Dessert Innovations."

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ICE CREAM SANDWICHES WITH A CENTER
Dairy Farmers of America now offers Kempswich Cores.
The cookie sandwiches comes in two varieties.
Caramel Snickerdoodle is vanilla ice cream with a caramel core sandwiched between snickerdoodle cookies. One sandwich contains 310 calories.
Chocolate Fudge is vanilla ice cream with a fudge core sandwiched between chocolate cookies. One sandwich contains 330 calories.
Individually wrapped 4.5-ounce novelties are sold in boxes of four.

To read more about this product, link HERE to the September 26, 2025, blog titled, "Dairy Innovation: Stay Ahead of the Game and Get in the Gut Health Business."

SHELF-STABLE ICE CREAM NOVELTY (posted September 23, 2025)
JonnyPops is redefining snack time with the launch of Freeze Dried Minis, the first-ever freeze-dried pops on a stick.
These game-changing pops deliver all the flavor of JonnyPops’ classic cream pops, now in a new crunchy, melt-free format that is shelf-stable and ready to go wherever life takes you.
Made with fruit, cream, cane sugar, water and salt, Freeze Dried Minis come in three flavors: Strawberries & Cream; Raspberries, Blueberries & Cream; and Mangos & Cream.
These individually wrapped minis are mess-free and ready for lunchboxes, backpacks or adventures anywhere.

PARTNERSHIP CHURNS OUT MIDWEST ICE CREAM FLAVOR (posted September 18, 2025)
Hiland Dairy and Hammons Black Walnuts team up to introduce Ozark Harvest Crunch Ice Cream.
The new ice cream flavor highlights Missouri’s bold black walnuts and celebrates a shared
agricultural heritage.
Limited-edition Ozark Harvest Crunch Ice Cream will be available in stores beginning October 1st.
This flavor blends Hiland’s creamy vanilla ice cream with caramel swirls and candied Hammons Black Walnuts, offering a sweet and crunchy side of a nostalgic classic.
Unlike most nuts used in ice cream, black walnuts aren’t farmed. They’re foraged.
Each fall, families across Missouri and surrounding states gather black walnuts from fields, yards and forests, then bring them to Hammons’ local buying stations. Hammons Products Company, based in Stockton, Missouri, has processed these wild-harvested nuts for nearly 80 years, turning a community tradition into a bold, distinctive flavor enjoyed nationwide.
“Black walnut ice cream evokes memories passed down through generations, and we’re excited to offer a modern twist on this nostalgic favorite,” said Curtis Hampsten, Hiland Dairy’s Ice Cream General Sales Manager. “Partnering with Hammons allows us to highlight the bold, distinctive flavor of locally harvested black walnuts while celebrating the communities that help bring this tradition to life.”

LIMITED FLAVORS KEEP CONSUMERS ENGAGED
Blue Bell has been rolling out a new ice cream flavor every few months. Its most recent: Classic Pecan Pie Ice Cream, straight from the oven and in to retailers’ freezers.
Classic Pecan Pie is a rich brown sugar ice cream with roasted pecans and pieces of flaky pie crust mixed with a pecan pie filling swirl.
It is available in half-gallon and pint sizes for a limited time.
Also, now in stores from Blue Bell is Homemade in the Shade Ice Cream. After a 10-year hiatus, the flavor made its return in July. Homemade in the Shade, available in the pint and half gallon sizes, is Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream combined with a swirl of rich chocolate fudge sauce.
At the onset of summer—the start of wedding season—the company introduced Groom’s Cake Ice Cream.
Last year, Blue Bell held a contest via its social media pages and website, giving ice cream lovers the chance to bring back a retired flavor. The tournament began with 16 favorites carefully chosen from the many consumer requests the company receives. Fans voted on each bracket until it was down to the final two: Groom’s Cake vs. Cookie Cake.
Blue Bell introduced Groom’s Cake Ice Cream in 2009, but it has not been available in stores since 2018. The flavor is Blue Bell Milk Chocolate Ice Cream combined with chocolate cake pieces and chocolate-coated strawberry hearts, surrounded by swirls of strawberry sauce and chocolate icing.

PROTEIN-RICH ICE CREAM (posted September 4, 2025)
Frozen One packs in 40 grams of complete protein per pint.
This is accomplished with skim milk, whey protein concentrate, egg yolk and creamer.
The ice cream comes in Apple Pie, Chocolate and Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip flavors, with each pint averaging a total of 405 calories, 2 to 4 grams of added sugars (from the characterizing flavorful ingredients) and 5 to 6 grams of fiber (from inulin).
The inulin also provides some sweetness, as does the added allulose and monk fruit extract.
Pints cost $9.99 online.

REDEFINING INDULGENCE FOR WOMEN (posted August 26, 2025)
Aider is a new guilt-free frozen dairy dessert intended to fuel life.
Aider is redefining indulgence for women who want more from their snacks.
The company was founded by a busy mom who knows the struggle of meeting protein goals in the middle of a demanding day.
With no added sugar, up to 44 grams of protein per pint and gut-friendly prebiotic fiber that is gentle on digestion, Aider has taken self-care and disguised it as desert.
“We call our community “Aiders,” people who help others while taking care of themselves,” according to Mikaela Moss, founder. “And with 100% plastic-free packaging, we’re taking care of the planet, too.”
The product launched at Newtopia Now 2025 in three flavors: Chocolate (490 calories and 42 grams of protein per 14-ounce container), Vanilla (430 calories and 44 grams protein), and Strawberry (400 calories and 39 grams protein).
Whey protein isolate and sweet cream solids are the star of Aider.
The product has no added sugars.

EDIBLE IMMERSION ART (posted August 19, 2025)
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream has joined forces with artist Cj Hendry for a provocative exploration of color and flavor.
Launched on August 14, OPAQUE--both an all-black, limited-edition ice cream and New York City pop-up--is a sensory experience that immerses viewers beyond the visual, reframes our relationship to ice cream and uses fine art to explore the boundaries between art and consumption.
The jet black ice cream is made with black cocoa, espresso fudge and balsamic cherry, stripping away the traditional vibrant ice cream experience of all color.
What initially appears monolithic and unfamiliar, by design, invites the imbiber to peel back the layers that exist within the ice cream without relying on visual cues to hint at the flavor.
Ribbons of tart cherry balsamic jam (dyed black with all-natural ingredients) and creamy espresso fudge are encapsulated in rich cocoa ice cream, but, as the OPAQUE name suggests, become nearly indistinguishable from the ice cream itself. The resulting flavor is undeniably familiar and lies in stark contrast to its appearance.
“We wanted to create an experience that pushes sensory boundaries,” said Hendry. “Removing color makes you feel everything else more deeply, the texture, the taste, the emotion.”

MULTI-TEXTURED FROZEN NOVELTY (posted August 11, 2025)
Unilever introduces Cornetto Max to select EU markets.
The new product features a chocolatey disc topping, a fusion of two ice creams, a crunchy cone and layers of luxurious sauces.
The frozen novelty debuted in two varieties: Hazelnut Chocolate and Mango Vanilla.
“Cornetto is already one of Unilever’s most iconic ice cream brands. It’s a true heritage brand,” says Cornetto’s Global Brand Lead Hazal Kantman. “But even icons need new news, especially to meet Gen Z’s evolving expectations.”
Cornetto Max was designed to appeal to Gen Z’s love for maximalism, a trend where excess is embraced.
“Indulgence is a core driver for one in five ice cream lovers globally,” adds Hazal. “But for Gen Z, in particular, more is more, in lifestyle, fashion and food. Cornetto Max taps into that.”
Creating that multi-layered experience was a significant feat of engineering, especially as the team took the product from idea to a production line in less than a year.
“It was a technical challenge to deliver a product with such defined layers,” says Hazal. “Combining two distinct ice creams with a sauce center and chocolatey layer on top requires a high level of precision, not just in terms of R&D formulation and specification but also in how it’s executed on the manufacturing line to ensure consistency in texture, flavor combination and visual appeal at scale.”

MOCHI BECOMES A SANDWICH (posted August 4, 2025)
My/Mochi introduces a sensory-first twist on its classic treat: Mochi Ice Cream Sandwiches.
The new frozen novelty is a mochi ice cream ball hugged by two soft cookies. It was inspired by the Gen Z consumer seeking multi-textured, joyful eating moments.
The gluten-free, single-serve sandwiches come in Strawberry Mochi Ice Cream & Sugar Cookie and Vanilla Mochi Ice Cream & Chocolate Chip Cookie.
“Gen Z is one of the most expressive and experiential generations when it comes to food,” says Brigette Wolf, Chief Marketing Officer, My/Mochi. “We scroll through TikTok and Instagram and are constantly inspired by how they personalize their experiences, playing with texture, temperature and mood. Our new mochi ice cream sandwiches are a response to their creativity, an opportunity to bring a little taste of joy to their day.”

SOFT-SERVE ICE CREAM POUCH (posted July 22, 2025)
RoseBud Ice Cream now comes in single-serve, recloseable pouches.
The four varieties--Blue Moon, Classic Chocolate, Cookies 'N Cream (with small bits of creme-filled cookies) and Original Vanilla—come in 8-ounce pouches.
Blue Moon is the flavor that inspired RoseBud and is the company’s top seller in pints. It has been described as tasting like a classic creamsicle, as well as breakfast cereal milk. It has hints of citrus and marshmallow.

FREE-RANGE ICE CREAM (posted July 14, 2025)
Bold Spoon Creamery provides a farm-to-bowl experience.
Bold Spoon began in St. Louis’ backyard. More precisely, the backyard of Rachel Burns. Using mint from her garden, she made a batch of mint ice cream.
In 2021, operations moved to Bold Spoon Farm in Park Hills, Missouri. There you will find garden beds ready to supply the fruits and herbs her small-batch ice cream.
She’s ready to go national.
Varieties are: Berry Patch, Brie Spiced Honey, Brown Butter Miso Caramel, Cinnamon, Coffee Irish Cream, Coffee with Chocolate Freckles, Garden Mint, Goat Cheese Fig, Lavander Vanilla, Lemon Curd, Pumpkin Chai, Roasted Peach, Salted Chocolate and Vanilla Crème Brulee.
The ice creams come in pint and 6-ounce single-serve cups.

GOING BIG IN THE FREEZER (posted July 8, 2025)
Casper’s Ice Cream grows its FatBoy Ice Cream Novelties line.
Cinnamon Churro Ice Cream Sandwich is a generous slab of real FatBoy Vanilla ice cream, surrounding a silky smooth caramel core, all sandwiched between two cinnamon packed churro cookies.
Hot Fudge Brownie Ice Cream Sandwich is a thick slab of classic FatBoy Vanilla ice cream, loaded with a core of hot fudge packed between two, chewy chocolate brownies.
Mint Cookies & Cream Ice Cream Sandwich Pop is a whole FatBoy Mint ice cream sandwich dipped in rich, chocolatey coating and smothered in crunchy cookie crumbles all served on a stick.
Birthday Cake Ice Cream Sandwich Pop is a whole FatBoy Birthday Cake ice cream sandwich dipped in smooth white frosting and coated in crunchy party sprinkles all served on a stick.
Both the ice cream sandwiches (six packs) and sandwich pops (four packs) are expected to sell for an average retail price of $5.99 per package.
“FatBoy is about leaning into joy—real joy—with zero filters and absolutely no substitutions,” said Russell Stokes, CEO of Casper’s Ice Cream, the family-owned brand behind FatBoy. “With these four bold new flavors, we’re turning up the volume on what makes FatBoy special, including thick ice cream, outrageous combinations and an unapologetic love for full-flavor fun. We’re proudly, hilariously, nothing else.”

MULTI-PROTEIN FROZEN DESSERT BAR (posted July 3, 2025)
ORKA Bar combines eggs and dairy to make a superfood frozen novelty.
Egg whites are the first ingredient, followed by light cream and whey protein blend of isolate and concentrate.
One bar (80 grams to 92 grams) provides 15 grams of protein.
The bars are sweetened with erythritol, chicory root fiber, stevia extract and granulated sugar, with one bar containing 5 grams to 8.5 grams of sugar and 6 grams of fiber.
The suggested retail price is $3.99 per bar and $14.99 for a four-pack box.
The bars come in four flavors of frozen dessert--Cookies & Cream, Mint, Raspberry and Vanilla Bean—all enrobed in chocolate.

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CONE TRANSFORMED INTO BAR (posted June 23, 2025)
Perry’s Ice Cream introduces Nutty Sundae Ice Cream Bars.
Nutty Sundae Ice Cream Bars combine creamy vanilla ice cream with fudge-coated waffle cone pieces, enrobed in a rich, chocolate-flavored coating with chopped peanuts.
Each bite offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors, evoking the nostalgic taste of a nutty sundae cone, according to the company.
“At Perry’s, we look for ways to bring flavors customers know and love into new formats,” said Nichole Buryta, Senior Brand Manager at Perry’s Ice Cream. “Nutty Sundae Ice Cream Bars are a perfect example of transforming the classic nutty sundae cone elements of waffle cones, chocolate and peanuts into an indulgent, new bar.”
The bars are individually wrapped and sold in boxes of six.

SUPERPREMIUM MINI FROZEN NOVELTIES (posted June 17, 2025)
Bubbies Ice Cream expands its frozen novelty portfolio with the debut of Mini Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches.
The miniature ice cream sandwiches come in Key Lime Pie and Strawberry Shortcake varieties.
The superpremium ice cream is made with Bubbies’ original family recipe since 1985, and gets sandwiched between soft, golden cookies.
The individually wrapped frozen novelties are sold six to a box and have a suggested retail price of $6.99 to $7.99.

For more information on this product, link HERE to the Friday, June 13, 2025, blog titled “July is National Ice Cream Month. Explore some of the creative goodies Americans will be enjoying this summer.”

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EVER FRESH FRUIT COMPANY HOSTS ICE CREAM INNOVATION CONTEST (posted June 2, 2025)
Oregon State University students got creative. The first place winner is…Thinking On It.
This four-person team created Café Limon, an ice cream that tastes like an authentic Italian espresso with a lemon twist.
(I was a judge and gave it a perfect score!)
The flavor profile was a well-rounded balance of coffee and citrus with no off notes.
The team explained during their pitch that their goal was to keep the ingredient statement simple by using the best ingredients at the ideal ratio. They nailed it.
The goal is to produce the ice cream at the OSU Creamery in the near future.
Congrats to Thinking On It, and the other nine teams who all had great entries. (I loved Lemon Pepper, which came in second place.)

TOASTER PASTRY GETS FROZEN (posted May 22, 2025)
Kellanova has teamed up, once again, with Golden West Food Group. The partnership is rolling out Pop-Tarts Ice Cream Pints and Sandwiches
Ice cream gets sandwiched between two pastry-like ends.
Ice cream pints feature swirls of pastry-style inclusions. Varieties are: Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon, Frosted S’mores and Frosted Strawberry.
Sandwich varieties are: Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon, Frosted Chocolate Fudge and Frosted Strawberry.

PREMIUM ICE CREAM BRAND ENTERS NOVELTY MARKET (posted May 12, 2025)
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream introduces J-Bars.
The four flavors are: Chocolate Churros & Cream, Dark Chocolate Bombe, Passion Fruit Dreamsicle and Vanilla Caramel Sundae.
“We made no concessions and took no shortcuts when making our J-Bars. We held ourselves to the same high standards that we do when creating every pint of ice cream, above all else, every bite had to be wildly delicious,” says senior director of innovation, Beth Stallings.

SPANISH SNACK NOW IN FROZEN FORM (posted May 6, 2025)
Aldi introduces Sunday Shoppe Cinnamon Churro Premium Ice Cream Sandwiches.
The new ice cream novelty features two salted caramel ice cream sandwiched between two soft cinnamon churro cookies.
One sandwich contains 170 calories and is 3.38-fluid-ounces. They are sold in boxes of four.

MOVE OVER VANILLA SUNDAE CONES (posted April 29, 2025)
Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream introduces the Drumstick We Love Peanut Butter pack.
Step aside, vanilla, this one is for the peanut butter lovers.
Drumstick, the beloved sundae cone brand, is debuting the We Love Peanut Butter pack.
The eight-pack features a variety of peanut butter and chocolate peanut butter sundae cones. Each cone has peanut butter in the center and is dipped in a chocolatey coating full of delicious cookie pieces. Of course, the peanut butter cones also contain fan favorite elements including the crispy cone and chocolatey nugget, resulting in the perfect salty and sweet snack.
“We know there are so many peanut butter fans out there, but there aren’t too many peanut butter frozen novelties and even fewer cones,” said Elmer Gonzalez, brand manager. “Each cone delivers a punch of peanut butter flavor that we take over the top by dipping it in a rich coating of chocolatey cookie pieces. If you’re someone who likes to snack on peanut butter, you’ll want to try these.”

NEWSTALGIA ICE CREAMS (posted April 23, 2025)
Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) rolls out Limited-Edition Summer Flavors.
The co-op is giving a fresh twist to two classic summer treats
Apple Crisp draws inspiration from grandma’s perfect apple crisp recipe, featuring vanilla ice cream with baked oatmeal streusel and crisp apple pieces.
Salty Caramel Pretzel is made with a base of salted vanilla ice cream churned with chocolaty covered pretzel bits and a ribbon of salted caramel.
“When dreaming up the new Salty Caramel Pretzel recipe, our R&D team spent hours testing the combination of salted caramel and chocolate-covered pretzels in our extra creamy vanilla ice cream to make this decadent flavor that’s perfect for summer,” said Hunter Clayton, senior research and development associate scientist. “To create the Apple Crisp flavor, we used a recipe from my mother as a base to help us translate apple crisp into ice cream. We all know the smell and unforgettable taste of a warm apple crisp, and what better way to tap into that nostalgia than a homemade recipe.”
Tillamook fans of previous limited-edition summer flavors—Orange & Cream and Campfire Peanut Butter Cup—will be happy to know these two flavors are joining the core line of Tillamook ice creams.

DAIRY COLLABORATION WITH WHISKEY DISTILLERY (posted April 14, 2025)
Graeter’s Ice Cream introduces Bourbon Ball Ice Cream.
This marks the first time Graeter’s collaborated with New Riff Distilling, a Kentucky-based distillery known for its award-winning bourbon.
The new flavor is a rich, bourbon-infused ice cream with whiskey-glazed pecans and dark chocolate chips. Each bite captures the signature flavors from a hand-selected single barrel of New Riff’s bourbon, offering a one-of-a-kind ice cream experience that blends tradition, craftsmanship and indulgence.
Bourbon Ball will replace Graeter’s Brown Butter Bourbon Pecan and is an evolution of the beloved flavor, bringing the recipe into the next generation.

To read more about this product, link HERE to read the April 11, 2025, blog titled "Move over Hot Honey and Salty Caramel. Dubai Chocolate is the “IT” flavor for the year."

PASTRY CHEF-INSPIRED LAYERED GELATO (posted April 10, 2025)
Unilever Ice Cream introduces the Talenti Layers Bakery Collection.
The three brand-new baking-inspired flavors--Chocolate Chip Cookie Batter, Italian Tiramisu and Snickerdoodle Cookie--invite tastebuds to indulge in a delicious frozen version of their favorite sweet bakery treat.
To celebrate their debut, Talenti is partnering with Chef Dominique Ansel to create a first-of-its-kind, elevated dessert experience: The Dipped Whisk.
The limited-edition Dipped Whisk is Ansel’s first exploration within the Talenti portfolio amidst his Chef Ambassador partnership with Talenti. Chef Ansel will become the brand’s first-ever Chef Ambassador, where he will inform future flavors and new recipes for the brand.
Crafted with the ingredients found across the new Talenti Layers Bakery Collection, the limited-edition Dipped Whisk is a handheld dessert served atop a keepsake golden whisk.
Each layer of The Dipped Whisk evokes one of the flavors found within the new Bakery Collection. It’s Madagascan vanilla bean gelato, espresso fudge sauce, along with crunchy stacks of shortbread, chocolate and snickerdoodle cookies. All of this is inside a crisp vanilla wafer cone and dipped in a light and creamy vanilla Chantilly for an elegant finish.
The Dipped Whisk was available exclusively at Dominique Ansel Bakery in New York City this past weekend.

To read more about this product, link HERE to the April 4, 2025, blog titled "Highlights from IDFA’s Ice Cream & Cultured Innovation Conference."

FROZEN ENTREES TURNED INTO ICE CREAM (posted April 1, 2025)
Deep Indian Kitchen launches limited-edition Indian Ice Cream Flavors.
APRIL FOOLS!
The (not-so-real) lineup includes ice creams inspired by the brand’s iconic Indian dishes like Chicken Curry, Chicken Tikka Masala, Spinach Paneer, Butter Chicken and Chicken Vindaloo.
While this isn’t something you’ll find in the freezer aisle, it’s perfect for anyone who loves to mix a little humor with their food.

JUST IN TIME FOR PI DAY (posted March 25, 2025)
Perry’s Ice Cream unveiled two new nostalgic flavors for Pi Day (3.14, March 14).
Cherry Pie features cherry ice cream with swirls of cherries and crunchy graham crackers, capturing the essence of a freshly baked cherry pie.
Lemon Meringue Pie combines tangy lemon ice cream and smooth meringue ice cream, complemented by chunks of pie crust pieces, creating a citrusy dessert experience.
“At Perry’s, we’re always looking for ways to innovate while staying true to the flavors our customers are seeking,” said Megan Mergler, Associate Product Manager at Perry’s Ice Cream. “These new flavors were inspired by the comfort and familiarity of homemade pies, and we’re excited to share these unique creations with our fans.”
The new flavors come in 1.5-quart containers.

CELEBRATION OF ST. PATTY’S DAY (posted March 17, 2024)
Private-label retailer Aldi celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with Sundae Shop Lepre-Cones.
The limited-edition frozen novelty features mint- and cocoa-flavored frozen desserts in a wafer cone with a cocoa-flavored coating and topped with cookie crumbles.
A four-pack of individually wrapped 4.4-ounce cones sells for $3.99.

PROBIOTIC AND PREBIOTIC A2 ICE CREAM (posted March 13, 2025)
Alec’s Ice Cream introduces Alec’s Culture Cup.
The company uses A2 milk from grassfed organic cows to make all of its ice creams.
The new single-serve 3.5-ounce cups come in six flavors. They are Chocolate Covered Strawberry, Coffee, Dark Chocolate Honeycomb Crunch, Madagascar Vanilla Bean, Mint Chocolate Chip and Peanut Butter Cup.
The cups contain ice cream loaded with probiotics and prebiotics, and topped with a chocolatey hard shell.
The cups are in boxes of four, with one cup containing 140 to 160 calories, depending on variety.

NEW MOCHI IN ECO-FRIENDLY PACKS (posted March 4, 2025)
Bubbies Ice Cream is putting sustainability and indulgence centerstage at Natural Products Expo West 2025 (Booth N1852) with the launch of its new certified home-compostable paper pulp trays and two new mochi ice cream flavors.
Dragon Fruit Lemonade is dragon fruit ice cream specked with tart lemonade flavored candy pieces enveloped in Bubbies signature soft mochi dough.
Raspberry Cheesecake is rich raspberry cheesecake ice cream with bits of graham cracker crust wrapped in a light and pillowy mochi dough.
Both new flavors are only 90 to 100 calories per piece.
A six pack sells for $5.99 to $6.99.
As part of its ongoing commitment to reduce plastic waste and keep paradise clean, Bubbies partnered with Earthcycle to develop the exclusive certified home-compostable inner tray for all its products. This small sustainable switch has a big impact, as it’s estimated to eliminate approximately 310 tons of plastic from entering landfills annually.
“After years of partnering with sustainable focused organizations to help clean up over 35,000 pounds of ocean bound plastic, we started to look internally for ways we could reduce or eliminate plastic from our packaging,” said Katie Cline, Vice President of Marketing at Bubbies Ice Cream. “With this simple switch from plastic to paper pulp trays we’re eliminating hundreds of tons of plastic from entering the waste stream.”

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GOING NEW-STALGIA WITH NEAPOLITAN (posted February 24, 2025)
Ruby Jewel, the beloved Pacific Northwest ice cream brand known for its premium ice cream sandwiches, is launching the limited-edition Neapolitan Ice Cream Sandwich.
This new frozen treat takes a playful spin on the classic Neapolitan flavor, combining strawberry ice cream with a duo of delicious cookies: a sweet vanilla sugar cookie on one side and a rich double chocolate cookie on the other.
“We wanted to create a nostalgic yet modern twist on a flavor everyone loves,” said Megan Benson, Marketing Director at Ruby Jewel. “By pairing our fresh, house-made strawberry ice cream with two distinct cookies, we put a Ruby Jewel spin on an old-time favorite.”
Ruby Jewel is known for its commitment to high-quality ingredients and creative flavor combinations, like Lemon Lavender and Blackberry Cobbler. The Neapolitan Ice Cream Sandwich is no exception. Made with premium ice cream, fresh strawberries and butter cookies, it’s a treat that embodies Ruby Jewel’s mission to bring pure joy to every bite.

MULTI-SENSORIAL ICE CREAM NOVELTIES (posted February 18, 2025)
Unilever’s UK ice cream brand Magnum introduces Utopia.
The ice cream in the stick novelties is described as being “marbled” and surrounded with a liquid sauce and enclosed in a coating.
Double Cherry offers a combination of marbled berry-flavored panna ice cream, drizzled in sour cherry coulis sauce and covered in the signature Magnum milk chocolate coating with crunchy, berry-flavored sugar pieces.
Double Hazelnut swirls hazelnut and caramel almond ice creams within a salted hazelnut sauce, coated in thick white chocolate studded with salted caramelized hazelnut, almond and pistachio pieces.
The launch follows last year’s “mood-inspired” duo, Euphoria Pink Lemonade and Chill Blueberry Cookie.

BREAKFAST-INSPIRED ICE CREAM (posted February 3, 2025)
Kellanova is partnering with Golden West Food Group to launch Eggo and Rice Krispies Treats Ice Cream.
The new partnership will yield 10 new products.
The three Eggo-inspired flavors are Blueberry, Buttery Maple and Chocolatey Chip. Each comes as a pint or in sandwich novelty format. The sandwiches are made using brown butter waffle cookies.
The Rice Krispies Treats also come in both formats. There’s the Original Ice Cream Pint, the Original Ice Cream Sandwich, the Strawberry Ice Cream Sandwich and the Triple Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwich. The sandwiches are made using two crispy marshmallow squares.

WHERE SWEET MEETS SMART (posted January 29, 2025)
UpStar Nutrition Inc., will soon be rolling out ‘ndulge Greek Yogurt Bars.
Set to launch in May 2025, ‘ndulge o?ers health-conscious consumers a delicious alternative to traditional ice cream.
Skim milk is the first ingredient. The product includes whey protein concentrate, milk protein concentrate, nonfat dry milk, cream and cultured dairy solids.
Allulose, chicory root fiber, stevia and monkfruit allow for a no-added-sugar claim, with each 2.75-ounce bar containing 4 grams of sugar or less.
Each bar also contains 60 calories or less.
The bars will be sold in boxes of four, with package fronts touting that they are “made with real milk and cream” that comes from family-owned farms.
Flavors are: Chocolate Fudge, Mango, Mint Chip, Salted Caramel, Strawberry and Triple Berry.
“In a world where sugary temptations are everywhere, providing a healthier alternative without sacri?cing ?avor is crucial,” said Chris Spencer, chief executive officer. “Our new desserts meet the growing consumer demand for tasty, better-for-you options that ?t their dietary needs.”

To learn more about this product, link HERE to the January 24, 2025, blog titled "Ten Innovations from the Winter Fancy Food Show You Must Know About."

CANDY BARS REPLICATED AS FROZEN NOVELTIES (posted December 26, 2024)
WEI Sales LLC (Wells Enterprises Inc.) rolls out 100 Grand, Baby Ruth and Butterfinger Ice Cream Bars.
These are brands of Ferrara Candy Company. Both Ferrara Candy Company and WEI Sales are subsidiaries of Ferrero Group.
The 2-ounce bars are sold in boxes of six.
Boxes boldly state: Made with Real Ice Cream.
100 Grand is caramel-flavored ice crem with a caramel layer and chocolatey coating with crispy crunchies. One bar is 200 calories.
Baby Ruth is chewy nougat-flavored ice cream with roasted peanuts and caramel and a chocolatey coating. One bar is 200 calories.
Butterfinger is Butterfinger-flavored ice cream with a crunchy Butterfinger layer and chocolatey coating. One bar is 220 calories.

CANDY IN A CONE (posted December 10, 2024)
Ferrero UK rolls out Kinder Bueno Ice Cream Cones.
The Ice Cream Cones come in Kinder Bueno Classic and Kinder Bueno White varieties.
The new frozen dairy novelty comes as a single cone for impulse channels and in multipacks for at-home consumption.
The Kinder Bueno Ice Cream Cones feature smooth hazelnut ice cream, a disc of Kinder Bueno chocolate topped with crispy cocoa sprinkles, and a crunchy hazelnut and cocoa core. This is all inside of a crispy wafer cone topped with hazelnut and cocoa.

CULTURALLY INSPIRED ICE CREAM (posted December 2, 2024)
Happy Monday Vice Cream Parlor commences with three Happy Monday Ice Cream Pints.
The Washington, D.C.-based startup invites consumers to indulge in a scoop of culture with Happy Monday, where ice cream meets the vibrant flavors of the African diaspora.
“Every bite is a journey through history, a fusion of flavor and a testament to the beauty of diversity. Treat yourself to a celebration of community, culture and of course pure happiness. Happy Monday, because here, every day feels like the start of something delicious,” according to the company.
The 16-ounce tubs come in three flavors: Butter Pecan, Salted Caramel Fried Plantain and Strawberry Jalapeno.
One pint is $10 on the company’s website located HERE.

COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS WITH ICE CREAM (posted November 26, 2024)
Double Rainbow Ice Cream is offering the 12 Days of Ice Cream Holiday Countdown Gift Box.
Named after the classic English Christmas carol, the gift box features 12 5-ounce cups of ice cream in six limited-edition festive “surprise” flavors.
The product is sold direct to consumers and is shipped frozen on dry ice for $134.99, with one- or two-day delivery within the continental U.S.
The snow globe-inspired packaging adds an extra layer of excitement to this interactive gift experience and includes hints of the surprise flavors inside.
Founded in 1976 in the heart of San Francisco, Double Rainbow Ice Cream has built a legacy of crafting premium, small-batch ice cream using milk from California’s family-owned dairy farms, along with other local ingredients.

BEADED ICE CREAM GETS LAYERED (posted November 14, 2024)
J&J Snack Foods introduces Dippin’ Dots Ice Cream Sundaes.
This marks the brand’s first expansion into the grocery freezer space.
The deluxe, three-tiered sundae comes in two fan-favorite flavors: Cookies ‘n Cream and Cotton Candy.
Each sundae cup is packed ice cream dots, cookie pieces and creamy ice cream that then is topped with a flavored sauce.
“Our consumers told us that they are craving innovation that allows them to enjoy the Dippin’ Dots brand in their own home,” said Lynwood Mallard, chief marketing officer at J&J Snack Foods.
Dippin Dots Ice Cream Sundaes will debut at Kroger beginning in January 2025 with plans to roll out to additional retailers throughout the year.
Each box will include four, 4-ounce sundae cups at a suggested retail price of $6.99.

GETTING FESTIVE IN THE FREEZER (posted October 30, 2024)
Perry’s Ice Cream Company introduces two new festive flavors just in time for the holiday season.
Iced Gingerbread comes in a 1.5 quart container. It combines gingerbread and royal icing ice cream with sugar cookie dough pieces. The blend of sweet icing and warm gingerbread spices evokes cozy winter vibes, making it a must-try during the holidays.
Sugar Cookie Bars are sold six to a box. The 2.5-ounce tree-shaped bars feature classic sugar cookie ice cream swirled with green frosting. The sweet, comforting flavor is perfect for those who love the nostalgic taste of homemade sugar cookies.
These new offerings join Perry’s iconic holiday classics, Peppermint Stick and White Christmas ice cream, expanding the festive flavor lineup to four varieties.
All products have a suggested retail price of $6.99.

BETTER-FOR-YOU DAIRY FROZEN NOVELTIES (posted October 23, 2024)
GoodPop gets back into dairy with stick novelties at Whole Foods Market nationwide.
This is GoodPop’s first foray into dairy in years after discontinuing its original line due to an inability to find dairy suppliers that met both GoodPop’s high standards and increasing demand. Recent improvements in the supply of high-quality dairy has finally allowed the better-for-you brand to re-enter the category, according to the company.
The company is rolling out two ice cream bars inspired by classic ice cream truck treats: Strawberry Shortcake and Cookies ‘n Cream. They are available exclusively at Whole Foods nationwide.
Sodl in boxes, the gluten-free, non-GMO ice cream bars are made with grass-fed organic dairy, fair-trade cocoa and organic berries.
GoodPop’s new dairy ice cream bars echo the brand’s long-held mission: to clean up classic treats.
The brand launched in 2009 with a line of both dairy and non-dairy pops that were first sold at Austin, Texas, farmers’ markets. As the brand expanded, despite requests from customers who loved the dairy-based Coldbrew Coffee, Banana Cinnamon and Chocolate Milk pops, the company had to discontinue the line as it was unable to find a dairy supplier to meet its needs.
A six-pack box sells for $8.99.

PRIVATE-LABEL FRUITY SORBET AND GELATO MASHUP (posted October 14, 2024)
Sprouts Farmers Market Now Offers Duets.
The 16-ounce clear plastic pints feature a swirl of fruit sorbet in creamy gelato.
The four varieties are: Coconut Sorbet with Chocolate Gelato, Mango Sorbet with Coconut Gelato, Passion Fruit Sorbet with Italian Sweet Cream Gelato and Raspberry Sorbet with Chocolate Gelato.
A two-thirds-cup serving contains 180 to 210 calories, 5 to 10 grams of fat, 20 to 26 grams of sugar (of which 23 to 24 grams are added sugars, and 2 to 3 grams of protein, depending on variety.
The pints sell for $5.99.

ICE CREAM GETS SNACKIFIED (posted October 2, 2024)
Unilever wants in on the snacking trend and is rolling out the Magnum Bon Bon range.
It’s the ultimate bite-sized treat combining everything that the Magnum brand is about.
The goal of the new frozen novelty is to bring mini moments of joy to the consumer.
Varieties are: Gold Caramel Billionaire Bon Bon, Salted Caramel & Almond Bon Bon and White Chocolate & Cookies Bon Bon.
The company has reported these treats took five years to develop
Each new variant is dipped in a layer of decadent chocolate, generously filled with ribbons of gooey sauce and delicately topped with either crunchy cookie pieces or roasted almonds.
They are available in stores and online now in Portugal, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, France, UK, Ireland and Spain. For the rest of Europe, they will be coming to a store near you soon.

NUTRIENT-PACKED GELATO FOR HEALTHCARE MARKET (posted September 25, 2024)
Thrive Frozen Nutrition Inc., launches IDDSI 4 Gelato formula.
This new formula adheres to the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) guidelines, ensuring precise thickness for those with swallowing difficulties. After two years of development, the IDDSI 4 Gelato is available in four flavors: Butter Pecan, Chocolate, Orange Crème and Vanilla.
“For over a decade, our commitment has been to offer delicious and nutritionally rich foods for those with specific dietary needs. Our new IDDSI 4 Gelato formula underscores our ongoing support for the healthcare community, providing safe, appealing and texture-appropriate dietary options that ensure complete consumption and satisfaction,” said Jeff Holtz, founder and CEO of Thrive Frozen Nutrition. “We’re proud to introduce a product that enhances patient outcomes through improved nutrition and enjoyment. While serving millions of patients and residents and receiving feedback from many healthcare professionals, we have seen a growing demand for tastier and texturally appealing options.”

To read more about this product, link HERE to the September 20, 2024, blog titled, "The Future of Flavor Innovation."

CELEBRATING BARBIE’S 65TH ANNIVERSARY (posted September 18, 2024)
The Frozen Farmer introduces Barbie Ice Cream, putting a cool spin on flavors just as iconic as Barbie.
The four new ice cream pint flavors bring fun, fashion and flair to the frozen aisle. They are:
Beachhouse Brookies and Cream: Cookies and cream ice cream with brownie pieces.
Dream Orange and Cream: Sweet vanilla cream ice cream mixed with orange sorbet.
Pink Party Cake Pop: Cake batter-flavored ice cream with sprinkles and vanilla cake pop pieces.
Raspberry Cupcake: Buttercream cupcake-flavored ice cream with cupcake crumbs and raspberry jam swirl.
All pints are packaged in a vibrant Barbie pink to appeal to brand fans from every generation.
“As a mom to four daughters and the proud founder of a women-owned and operated business, Barbie has always inspired me to chase my dreams and embrace limitless possibilities,” says Katey Evans, founder of The Frozen Farmer. “I grew up playing with Barbie dolls, and they helped plant the seeds of self-belief that I could do anything, like start The Frozen Farmer; now it’s a full circle moment to come together and partner with Mattel.”
“These ice cream flavors will make any day feel like a celebration—just like how Barbie lives authentically with kindness and positivity,” says Evans, who notes that her favorite is the Pink Party Cake Pop. “It’s a real party in your mouth!”
Evans, who landed an investment deal with Lori Greiner on ABC’s “Shark Tank” in 2020, co-founded The Frozen Farmer from her Sunday supper table, and has turned the ice cream brand into one of the fastest growing in the U.S.

FALL ICE CREAM MASHUPS (posted September 10, 2024)
Jeni’s Ice Cream is boldly going where no other autumnal ice creams will take you: On a journey that expertly navigates the border between sweet and savory, refreshing and comforting, the familiar and the wholly unexpected.
The lineup celebrates the flavors of the late harvest season without falling into the trappings of traditional fall flavors, also known as pumpkin spice. The four new offerings are:
Bay Leaf Cheesecake: a refreshing and subtly herbaceous cream cheese ice cream with a crisp graham cracker swirl.
Miso Butterscotch Brownie: dark chocolate fudge brownies in buttery, toasted sugar and miso cream. This is the first time Jeni’s is using a fermented product in ice cream.
Pumpkin Seed & Rye Cookie: nutty and decadent roasted pumpkin seed cream with a soft rye cookie crumble.
Sweet Potato Marshmallow Brulee: a spiced sweet potato ice cream swirled with marshmallow-scented sweet cream and candied pecans

GOODBYE SUMMER, IT’S BACK-TO-SCHOOL TIME (posted September 2, 2024)
As we say goodbye to summer and gear up for the school year, Baskin-Robbins introduces a delicious take on kids’ favorite after-school snack with the new September Flavor of the Month, OREO Monkey Business.
A new kind of monkeying around, this delicious scoop features creamy banana ice cream, with crunchy OREO cookie pieces and ooey gooey peanut butter swirls that tie it all together. It’s all of everyone’s favorite school snacks in one frozen treat.

A LEADER IN LTO ICE CREAM (posted August 27, 2024)
McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams collaborates with local brands to keep its pint business lively.
The 75-year old California company embraces the power of limited-time-offerings (LTOs).
In the past three months, the company rolled out three LTOs.
Katy Perry’s Baby You’re a Firework Blue Raspberry is a collaboration with the company’s fellow Santa Barbarian, Katy Perry, in support of her Firework Foundation, which empowers kids to discover their spark through the arts.
The ice cream features “even brighter than the moon” blue raspberry ice cream, “ignite the light” raspberry jam and “let your colors burst” rainbow sprinkles.
Banana Cream with Toffee-ettes features ripe bananas pureed into Central Coast milk and cream, a salted caramel swirl and See’s legendary Toffee-ettes. These are roasted almonds embedded in rich, Danish butter toffee, enrobed in See’s creamy, milk chocolate and then rolled in even more crunchy almonds.
Coffee with Molasses Chips is a mash-up of See’s dark and milk chocolate-coated, crispy molasses honeycomb wafers, bathed in medium-roast, coffee-infused, Central Coast grass-fed milk and cream, alongside swirls of decadent chocolate sauce.

ARTISAN BOBA ICE CREAM LINE (posted August 22, 2024)
Kung Fu Tea, a bubble tea chain in the U.S., has entered into a strategic licensing agreement with Secret Creamery, to bring boba to the ice cream aisle.
Las Vegas-based Secret Creamery is known for its handcrafted approach to blending unique flavors with premium ingredients to create small-batch delicacies that often sell out within weeks of production. Now, the high-end ice cream maker is working with Kung Fu Tea.
The pint line comes in six varieties. They are: Milk Tea, Taro Cookies & Cream, Thai Tea & Mochi Bits, Red Bean Coconut, Matcha Marshmallow and Rosehip Lemonade
Starting August 25th, customers will be able to scoop up their favorite pints at select gourmet grocers, national chains and Kung Fu Tea’s corporate locations in New York City.

POSITIVE LIFESTYLE ICE CREAM (posted August 12, 2024)
Life is Goods teamed up with FOODMARK Inc. to bring good vibes into the freezer with Life is Good Ice Cream.
The new product exemplifies a philosophy the brand has promoted for 30 years: life’s sweetest moments are often found in the simplest pleasures. Now that includes ice cream!
The artisanal pints come in seven flavors. They are: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Chunky Chocolate Mousse, Deep Purple Cow, Midnight Chocolate, Peanut Butter Paradise, Vermont Maple Cream and Vanilla.
Every pint container showcases the iconic smile of Life is Good’s mascot, Jake, whose infectious grin was printed on the very first tee sold in 1994 and has since become a beacon of spreading the power of optimism for over three decades.
Pints sell for about $6.99.

SNOOP DOGG IS A HIT IN FROZEN (posted August 6, 2024)
Happi Co. is growing the Dr Bombay Ice Cream brand.
Since launching with Walmart in July 2023, Dr. Bombay Ice Cream has expanded its distribution significantly and is now available in the majority of grocery stores nationwide.
The brand is the dream child of Snoop Dogg, the iconic hip-hop artist and entrepreneur.
One year later, the brand is adding two nostalgic flavors with a hip-hot twist.
Baked Blueberry Muffin is a throwback flavor that transports you to grandma’s kitchen. It features cinnamon sugar ice cream, crispy crunchy streusel and decadent blueberry jam swirls. Baked Blueberry Muffin was inspired by Cordell Broadus, Snoop Dogg’s son and business partner.
Peanut Butter Jelly Time features the creamy goodness of peanut butter ice cream with a refreshing grape sherbet, sprinkled with peanut butter chips and swirled with classic grape jelly. It’s a nod to the viral early 2000’s song. Taking a bite is guaranteed to have you dancing.

CANDY-FLAVORED FROZEN DAIRY BARS (posted July 31, 2024)
INCOM d.o.o. introduces Leone PEZ Frozen Dessert.
The 2.7ounce bars come in two PEZ flavors: Lemon and Strawberry.
The first ingredient is reconstituted skim milk. The formula also includes whey protein.
The bars are sold in boxes of four.
In the U.S., they are exclusive to Aldi, where the box sells for $2.99. They are imported from Slovenia.
One bar contains 75 calories, 3 grams of fat, 9 grams of sugar (7 grams are added sugars) and 1 gram of protein.

FRENCH SPECIALTY FOOD COMPANY ENTERS ICE CREAM CATGEORY IN THE U.S. (posted July 22, 2024)
Andros NA introduces Bonne Maman Ice Cream and Frozen Dairy Desserts.
The premium product comes in four varieties. The two ice creams are Raspberries and Raspberry Swirl and Strawberries and Strawberry Swirl. The two frozen dairy desserts are Costa Rican Coffee Swirl and Dark Chocolate Swirl.
The product comes in 14-ounce contains with a suggested retail price of $7.99 and boxes of two 3.4-ounce single serve cups, which sells for about $4.99.

CRAVINGS HAVE NO CURFEW (posted July 16, 2024)
Turkey Hill introduces Late Night Ice Cream.
Turkey Hill uncovered that 94% of personal ice cream consumers indulge in the evening, after dinner, and late night.
This insight inspired the creation of seven new decadent flavors that come in 14-ounce containers. They are:
Ultimate Cookie Overload: cookie dough-flavored ice cream with a cookie crumb swirl and packed with chocolate chip cookie dough.
Cherry Chocolate Chunk: cherry-flavored ice cream with cherry chunks and chocolate flakes.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup: chocolate ice cream swirled with peanut butter and chocolate peanut butter cups.
Brownie Batter Cookie Dough: brownie batter-flavored ice cream with a cookie crumb swirl and chocolate chip cookie dough pieces.
Buttery Southern Pecan Pie: butter pecan-flavored ice cream with sweet caramel and pie crust pieces.
Salted Caramel Dark Chocolate Espresso: mocha chocolate ice cream with choco espresso chips and a sea salt caramel swirl.
Mint Chocolate Cookie: mint ice cream with crumbled chocolate cookie pieces and a cookie crumb swirl.
“Our new line of Late Night Premium ice cream was crafted to satisfy consumers’ ultimate late night cravings,” said Brittany Smith, director of marketing. “Packed full with delicious mix-ins and rich swirls, it’s perfect for indulgence anytime, anywhere, because CRAVINGS HAVE NO CURFEW!™

CELEBRATING NATIONAL PINA COLADA DAY (posted July 10, 2024)
Van Leeuwen collaborated with “Discover Puerto Rico” to develop an authentic Pina Colada Ice Cream to celebrate National Piña Colada Day on July 10 across their New York City locations. Honoring the rich heritage of the Piña Colada, which originated in Puerto Rico and is claimed by the famed Caribe Hilton, this celebration marks the 70th anniversary of the iconic drink and Van Leeuwen’s first-ever collaboration with a destination.
In 1954, Caribe Hilton’s bartender Ramón “Monchito” Marrero was tasked with creating a signature drink that captured the essence of Puerto Rico. He crafted the first Piña Colada using Don Q rum, which infused the cocktail with a distinctive Puerto Rican flavor.
To commemorate this special occasion, Van Leeuwen’s expert team, alongside Discover Puerto Rico, renowned Puerto Rican mixologist Roberto Berdecia and Don Q rum, have crafted an exclusive and delectable Piña Colada ice cream flavor.
The limited-edition treat features vibrant packaging designed by talented local artist, Cristina Muñoz Laboy, whose stunning work can be found throughout the Island.

SUPER-SIZED SMALL BATCH ICE CREAM (posted July 4, 2024)
Prairie Farms launches America’s first and only Family-size Premium Vanilla Ice Cream.
When it comes to ice cream flavors, vanilla reigns supreme, and just in time for July 4th celebrations, Prairie Farms Dairy is giving people more of what they love: Premium Vanilla Ice Cream in a family-size 4-quart pail.
The idea came from the popularity of its Premium Small Batch Ice Cream, currently offered in 16- and 48-ounce cartons.
The new super-sized pail contains 24 servings.

INCLUSION-LOADED ICE CREAM BARS (posted July 1, 2024)
Friendly’s introduces 100-Calorie Premium Ice Cream Bars.
The stick novelties are loaded with inclusions but not calories.
The bars come in four varieties and are sold in four-count boxes.
Each 2.5-oz bar contains a mere 100 calories.
Flavors are Caramel Waffle Cone, Cherry Fudge, Cookie Dough and Fudge Brownie.

To read more about this product, link HERE to the June 28, 2024, blog titled, "The Pint Package Provides Contemporary Comfort, Community and Satisfies Curiosity."

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A NEW SPIN ON HIGH-PROTEIN ICE CREAM (posted June 24, 2024)
Smearcase introduces FroCo.
This first-of-its kind frozen dairy dessert starts with cottage cheese as its base ingredient.
The product comes in 5-ounce single-serve containers and 14-ounce multi-serve pints in three varieties: Mocha Joe, Peanut Butter and Vanilla Bean.
The product is enhanced with collagen.
It’s marketed as having half the fat and seven-times the protein of regular ice cream.

REFRIGERATED DAIRY DESSERTS GET FROZEN IN THE UK (posted June 19, 2024)
Gü Desserts introduces Gü Frozen.
The new line is exclusive to Waitrose and comes in three varieties. They are: Double Salted Caramel & Mascarpone Sundae Frozen, which includes a sprinkle of Speculoos biscuit; Caramel, Chocolate and Hazelnut Sundae; and Clotted Cream and Chocolate Crunch Sundae, which includes a secret layer of salted caramel.
As a forerunner in the premium chilled desserts category, this expansion is expected to have a significant impact on the dairy dessert market.
Gü noted that its entry into the frozen dessert category was driven by a 12% increase in home indulgence over the past three years, reflecting a shift towards premium in-home experiences (Attest 2024).
“Gü is thrilled to introduce the new frozen sundae range, which opens up exciting opportunities for innovation,” said Emma Heeney, senior innovation manager. “These individual indulgent treats address a gap in the freezer aisle typically dominated by family-style desserts.”

To learn more about this product, link HERE to read the June 14, 2024, blog titled "Indulgence and Flavor Adventure Dominated IDDBA 2024."

NOT FRIED CHICKEN…OR IS IT? (posted June 11, 2024)
Life Raft Treats takes its handcrafted Ice Cream Drumstick nationwide.
Ice Cream Not Fried Chicken has a chocolate pretzel “bone” in the center, which is enveloped by waffle-flavored ice cream and then enrobed in caramelized white chocolate and corn flakes.
To do this, they are made by human hands!
Each drumstick is 2.5 ounces and individually wrapped.
They are sold in display packs of 24 drumsticks.
This creation was invented by a six-times James Beard Foundation Award semifinalist—Cynthia Wong—for her outstanding craft as a pastry chef.

DOGS LOVE ICE CREAM, TOO (posted June 6, 2024)
Van Leeuwen introduces Ollie Frozen Dog Treat.
While it is a non-dairy frozen treat, it’s made, distributed and served the same way as dairy ice cream. And there are also a number of dairy ice creams for dogs in the market.
Van Leeuwen is known for churning out some very unique flavor combos for people, and now is doing it for dogs, too.
Ollie, a dog food brand making human-grade meals for pets, collaborated with Van Leeuwen to make Ollie Frozen Dog Treat, a non-dairy ice cream made using a peanut butter and banana recipe.
The brands say all dog owners can feel good about “sharing this summer treat with their pups” because the flavor uses all dog-safe and premium ingredients meeting both Ollie and Van Leeuwen’s quality standards.
Ingredients include coconut cream, oat milk, peanut butter, banana and more.

SUMMER-TIME ICE CREAM FLAVORS (posted May 27, 2024)
U.K. retailer Tesco has introduces the Summer Edition frozen dessert line.
New novelties include Popcorn and White Chocolate sticks, which feature a blend of buttery popcorn and white chocolate ice cream, finished with salted corn pieces and a salted caramel sauce.
Caramelized Mini Biscuit sticks combine caramelized biscuit ice cream with crunchy white chocolate and cinnamon biscuit pieces all swirled with a caramel sauce.
Caramelized Pecan sticks contain pecan-flavored ice cream with a caramel sauce swirl. This is covered in milk chocolate with caramelized pecan pieces.
There are also two new ice cream sandwiches: Popcorn and Caramel (biscuit sandwich filled with caramel-flavored ice cream and dipped in white chocolate) and Cookies and Cream (vanilla ice cream with dark chocolate chips in a chocolate chip biscuit sandwich).

CRYOGENICALLY FROZEN YOGURT (posted May 13, 2024)
CitraPac introduces Nature’s Premium Dessert Pearls.
The cryogenically frozen yogurt beads come in four varieties.
They are: Banana Pudding, Chocolate Mint, Cookies & Cream and Strawberry Cheesecake flavor.
The frozen dairy dessert is made using the company’s proprietary cryogenic technology, which allows Dessert Pearls to be stored and maintain their shape in standard freezer temperatures, unlike many flash-frozen beaded treats, according to the company.
“The frozen dessert category has an opportunity to grow with innovative, single-serve portions that are hassle-free,” said Hal Woodyard, senior vice president of sales and business development at CitraPac. “The category is also primed for growth as consumer awareness of food waste issues has climbed with economic pressures where shoppers want the most value out of their purchases.”
Dessert Pearls come in 2.2-ounce single-serve containers in four-count boxes.

PROTEIN- AND FRUIT-PACKED FROZEN TREATS (posted May 6, 2024)
Unilever North America introduces three new Yasso Frozen Greek Yogurt Bars. They are:
Strawberry Chocolate Crunch Bars: Strawberry frozen Greek yogurt gets dipped in a milk chocolatey coating and covered in quinoa crisps for 140 calories per bar and 4 grams of protein.
Strawberries & Cream Bars: Each ultra-creamy real strawberry Greek yogurt bar contains 80 calories and 4 grams of protein.
Creamy Mango Bars: Each real mango and Greek yogurt bar contains 80 calories and 4 grams of protein.

For more information on this product, link HERE to the May 3, 2024, blog titled, "Explore Opportunities to Grow Dairy in Foodservice."

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CELEBRATING CINCO DE MAYO (posted April 30, 2024)
Paciugo Gelato Caffe teamed up with Avocados from Mexico to offer Avo Glow Gelachos.
The new menu item includes creamy avocado gelato, infused with an avocado citrus glaze and made with all natural ingredients including fresh, flavorful Avocados From Mexico. It is served with chocolate dipping sauce and waffle cone chips.
The limited-edition treat will be available in Paciugo stores nationwide May 1 through May 31, 2024.
And that’s not all. On Cinco de Mayo, they are offering a special Happy Hour deal: One free scoop of Avo Glow gelato at 5 p.m.
This partnership is the first time Avocados From Mexico has collaborated with a brand to make an avocado gelato or ice cream offering. The new dessert shows off how versatile fresh avocados are, pairing just as well with savory flavors as they do with sweet flavors.

SUSTAINABLY SOURCED ICE CREAM BRAND GROWS (posted April 23, 2024)
Alec’s Ice Cream, notably made with A2/A2 dairy and sustainably sourced regenerative organic ingredients, debuts nine new premium craft ice creams for lovers of classic and adventurous flavors alike.
All flavors are gluten-free and ultra-indulgent.
The nine new flavors are rolling out across the U.S., expanding Alec’s lineup to a
total of 14 flavors. The new flavors are:
Meyer Lemon Cookie: organic Meyer lemon ice cream, sweet lemon curd swirl and crunchy lemon cookie.
Triple Chocolate Blackout Cookie: organic chocolate ice cream with chunks of dark chocolate cookies and a fudge swirl.
Palm Springs Banana Chocolate Date Shake: an ice cream twist on Palm Springs’ famous “Date Shake” featuring Regenerative Organic Certified bananas with sweet dates, cinnamon and dark chocolate chips.
Nutty Butter Brittle: Regenerative Organic Certified salted almond butter swirled into browned butter ice cream with pieces of crunchy almond brittle.
Groundwork Coffee ‘N’ Toffee: cold-brewed Groundwork coffee, sweet cream and chocolate-covered toffee.
Maple Cardamom Candied Pecan: Regenerative Organic Certified maple syrup, roasted sweet and salty candied pecans, and a touch of cardamom.
Salted Dark Chocolate: organic dark chocolate from single-sourced natural cocoa and a sprinkle of sea salt.
Sea Salt Caramel: organic salted caramel ice cream with a sea salt caramel swirl.
Strawberry Oat Crumble: organic sweet strawberries paired with the warmth of a baked oat crumble in ultra-creamy ice cream.
“I’m immensely proud of our team who has been working tirelessly to research and develop the most delicious flavor combinations, made with only the best ingredients,” said Alec Jaffe, CEO and founder. “By ensuring that our ingredients are regenerative and organic, we offer an unparalleled level of quality in our ingredient sourcing. Our dairy ice cream tastes fantastic, is good for the body and is kind to the planet.”
The release of new flavors comes on the heels of Alec’s Ice Cream being named to Fast Company’s prestigious list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024.

MICROWAVEABLE MILKSHAKE (posted April 15, 2024)
Fanci Freez, a restaurant brand with locations in Idaho, is taking its popular milkshakes from local acclaim to a product positioned for national distribution.
Patent-pending technology was required to accomplish bringing a soft-serve milkshake product to the grocery aisle.
This allows consumers to enjoy a milkshake at home after just 30 seconds in the microwave.
Varieties are Chocolate, Mint Chocolate and Strawberry.

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CELEBRATING THE TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE (posted April 9, 2024)
As if the excitement across North America wasn’t palpable enough, Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams added an exclamation point to eclipse celebrations with the release of the Punk Stargonaut Ice Cream Collection, which is described as four flavors from a distant galaxy.
The collection imagines a fictional flight through space, where they gathered all the alien fruit they could find and then turned these otherworldly flavors into vibrant ice creams. The varieties are:
Nebula Berry—Tastes tart like a blueberry and vibrant like a raspberry with a beautiful elderflower finish.
Cosmic Bloom—A tropical delicacy that is citrusy like a mandarin, refreshing like a kiwi and punchy like passion fruit.
Purple Star Born—This is Jeni’s first-ever grape ice cream. It’s intensely juicy with Concord grapes and puckery blackcurrants.
Supermoon—Tastes like candied violet and marshmallows, a combination reminiscent of marshmallow cereal milk.
In addition, Jeni’s also released a special topping, Space Dust, which is a fizzy popping candy that adds another dimension to all of its flavors. Space Dust is available as a topping in shops and also in take-home bags in scoop shops and online with the collection.

PICKLES AND ICE CREAM GET REAL FOR APRIL FOOLS’ DAY (April 1, 2024)
BJ’s Restaurants is offering for one day, and one day only—April 1st--the Pizickle Pizookie.
The national brand with brewhouse roots is famous for its Pizookie desserts, a unique combination of large cookie with scoops of ice cream.
This new ultra-limited edition of the Pizookie features a topping of dill pickle slices, boldly going where no Pizookie has gone before.
Recent studies show that pickle consumption is on the rise and shows no signs of slowing. In response to demand, BJ’s has reimagined its iconic dessert—an ooey-gooey, warm chocolate chip cookie topped with heaps of rich ice cream—as the Pizickle Pizookie.

CELEBRATING TRAILBLAZING WOMEN AROUND THE WORLD (posted March 28, 2024)
Unilever introduces the Häagen-Dazs Rose Project Vanilla Ice Cream.
The Häagen-Dazs brand launched The Rose Project in 2023 on International Women’s Day as a heartfelt global initiative to support women at all levels, in honor of Rose Mattus, the inspirational yet unsung co-founder of Häagen-Dazs.
While her husband, Reuben, is widely celebrated for making Häagen-Dazs ice cream, it was Rose who broke glass ceilings with her pioneering marketing approach and business knowledge to shape Häagen-Dazs into the brand that everyone knows and loves today.
The Häagen-Dazs Rose Project honors her legacy by pledging a bursary grant of $100,000 to support trailblazing ‘Women Who Don’t Hold Back.’
To build upon the brand’s global commitment to empower and support women, the company has rolled out limited-edition Rose Project Vanilla Pints and Minicups, with a portion of International Shop proceeds benefiting women-centric charities across Asia and Europe.
To learn more about the program, the five Class of 2023 winners and the call for 2024 nominations, link HERE.

JUST IN TIME FOR ST. PATRICK’S DAY (posted March 18, 2024)
Mondel?z International is expanding the Oreo Mint Frozen Treats lineup with new formats.
The new additions come two years after the brand first introduced Oreo Frozen Treats and one year after the expansion to mint flavor with the launch of a 48-ounce tub in 2023.
The new additions are:
Oreo Mint Bars feature a sweet mint creme-flavored base packed with Oreo cookie pieces and dipped in a coating made from crushed Oreo wafer pieces.
Oreo Mint Sandwiches feature a sweet mint creme-flavored base mixed with Oreo cookie pieces and sandwiched between two big Oreo cookie wafers.
Oreo Mint 14-ounce tubs feature a sweet mint creme-flavored base with Oreo cookie pieces packed in a scoopable tub.

LIMITED-EDITION ICE CREAM TO WELCOME SPRING (posted March 5, 2024)
Graeter’s introduces Lemon Meringue Pie ice cream.
The new flavor features creamy, light marshmallow-lemon ice cream with crumbles of graham cracker pie crust and bursts of lemon candy crunch.
Graeter’s Ice Cream produces craft ice cream using French Pots, a small batch, artisanal method of production dating back over a century.

To read more about this product, link HERE to the March 1, 2024, blog titled, "It’s Time to Innovate with Dairy: There’s a New Tool for That!"

ANIMAL-FREE FROZEN DAIRY DESSERT (posted February 26, 2024)
Unilever Ice Cream has teamed up with Perfect Day to launch Breyers Lactose-Free Chocolate.
Perfect Day uses precision fermentation to create its functional whey protein without any lactose or cholesterol and with a reduced environmental footprint.
Perfect Day’s protein is the same as the whey protein in milk people are familiar with, with all the flavor, texture and functionality benefits and a lower environmental impact, according to the company.
An ISO-compliant, third-party reviewed life cycle assessment found that Perfect Day’s process reduces blue water consumption by up to 99%, greenhouse gas emissions by up to 97% and non-renewable energy use by up to 60%, when compared to traditional production methods.
Breyers Lactose-Free Chocolate is available in a 48-ounce tub.

COCKTAIL-INSPIRED FROZEN DESSERTS (posted February 20, 2024)
PROOF Hard Ice Cream adds Chocolate Espresso Martini to its lineup.
The company combines ice cream with 5% alcohol by volume and packages it in tamper-resistant containers available for purchase by adults 21 and older.
Its newest flavor, which is creamy chocolate ice cream with chocolate-covered espresso beans and notes of vodka, debuted in select Costco warehouse locations in California and Hawaii.
The Costco two-pint pack sells for $14.99.
Chocolate Espresso Martini joins the company’s five other flavors, which are Chocolate Cherry Manhattan, New York Cheesecake Martini, Strawberry Daiquiri Spritz, Sweet Caramel Old Fashioned and Tropical Piña Colada.

ICE CREAM-FILLED CUPCAKES
Walmart offered limited-edition Great Value Ice Cream novelties for Valentine’s Day.
The yellow cupcakes come filled with either Strawberry or Vanilla ice cream.
Each cupcake is 2.1-ounces and contains 150 calories, 8 grams of fat and 14 grams of sugars.
They are sold in packs of four in the freezer, where they should remain until consumption.
They sell for $3.97.

FOR THE LOVE OF CHOCOLATE (posted February 8, 2024)
Tillamook County Creamery Association is launching the brand’s first ever curated collection of Chocolate Ice Cream just in time for Valentine’s Day.
These are not your average chocolate ice cream offerings, according to the company.
Created for lovers (and the people that love chocolate), the new collection is made with 45% more cocoa than Tillamook’s classic chocolate ice cream, creating flavors that are richer, darker, decadent and provide maximum delight by the spoonful.
The four offerings are:
Brownie Batter (extra creamy dark chocolate brownie batter ice cream with brownie dough pieces)
Chocolate Hazelnut (dark chocolate ice cream with chopped hazelnuts and a hazelnut butter ribbon)
Dark Chocolate Cookies & Cream (dark chocolate ice cream with chocolate crunchy cookie pieces)
German Chocolate Cake (dark chocolate ice cream with brown sugar coconut filling, pecan pieces and chocolate cake pieces)
“Our ice cream makers worked hard to source the perfect cocoa powder to bring the right balance of sweetness, bitter cocoa and flavor intensity to our new chocolate ice cream base,” says Hunter Clayton, ice cream scientist at Tillamook. “Our tastebuds also brought us to the kitchen to explore how decadent desserts could translate well into ice cream, which led to spending hours baking German chocolate cake and licking brownie batter off whisks to create a collection worthy of all chocolate lovers’ desire.”
The Chocolate Collection is the newest addition to the expanding ice cream line from Tillamook. Most recently the brand introduced Neapolitan as a core flavor addition, and released four limited-edition seasonal flavors: Orange and Cream, Campfire Peanut Butter Cup, Peppermint Bark and Holiday Sugar Cookie.

To read more about this product, link HERE to the Feb. 2, 2024, blog titled "For the Love of Dairy: Putting Dairy Ingredients to Work in Dairy Products and Beyond."

THE NEXT LEVEL OF FROZEN DECADENCE (posted January 30, 2024)
Häagen-Dazs expands snack portfolio with two new Ice Cream Bars.
As an original take on an indulgent fan favorite, Dulce De Leche (dulce de leche ice cream with swirls of dulce de leche sauce coated in milk chocolate) is now available for the first time as an ice cream bar, while Chocolate Cookie Crumble (sweet cream ice cream with a touch of Madagascar vanilla and fudge swirls dipped in milk chocolate with chocolate cookie pieces) is an all-new addition to the Häagen-Dazs family of flavors.
The individually wrapped bars come in boxes of three.
In addition to releasing these two new flavors, Häagen-Dazs has added to its Mini portfolio a miniature version of the brand’s number-two most popular bars with the Vanilla Milk Chocolate Mini bars.

LOVING ICE CREAM (posted January 23, 2024)
Double Rainbow Gourmet Ice Cream debuts Valentine Ice Cream Cup Boxes.
The nine-cup box contains “doubles” of Choco Luv, Berry Be Mine, Love is Brewing and My Little Bonbon. One is to enjoy and one is for treating a special person.
There’s also a cup of Chocolate Caramel for some self love.

FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND IN FROZEN DAIRY (posted January 17, 2024)
Enlightened introduces Frozen Yogurt Bark.
The snackable take on traditional frozen yogurt comes in three varieties.
Banana Peanut Butter is a Greek yogurt and dark chocolate base, filled with peanut butter and topped with freshly frozen banana pieces.
Pineapple Coconut is a Greek yogurt and white chocolate base, topped with fresh pineapple and sprinkled with shredded coconut.
Triple Berry is a Greek yogurt and white chocolate base, topped with freshly frozen strawberries, blueberries and raspberries.
One serving contains 4 grams of protein and 110 calories or less.
“We are thrilled to introduce our Frozen Yogurt Bark to the growing frozen snacking category,” says Michael Shoretz, CEO and founder of Enlightened. “This new line marks our continued commitment to providing exciting new treats that don’t compromise on taste or nutrition.”

FROZEN TWIST IN A PLASTIC TUB (posted January 9, 2024)
Ferrero SpA-owned Wells Enterprises Inc., now offers its packaged soft-serve ice cream in clear plastic pints to showcase the swirls of goodies inside.
Each variety of new Blue Bunny Twist contains two flavors of soft-serve frozen dairy dessert twirled together with a ribbon of variegate.
There are six varieties.
Blu’s Birthday Cake is cake and sweet cream soft-serve with purple frosting. Candy Bar is peanut butter and chocolate soft-serve with caramel. Chocolate Vanilla is made with the two namesake soft-serve flavors and chocolate fudge. That same ribbon of chocolate fudge is also in Cookies & Cream and Mint Chocolate Chip. The final variety is Strawberries & Cream. It features twisted strawberry-flavored and sweet cream-flavored soft-serve with a swirl of strawberry sauce.

PREMIUM ICE CREAM TO KICKSTART 2024 (posted January 1, 2024)
Unilever now offers Carte D’Or Baileys Irish Cream Ice Cream.
This is Cart D’Or’s first collaboration with an alcoholic brand in the U.K.
The 825-milliliter container features Baileys-flavored vanilla ice cream, dark chocolate pieces and Bailey’s-flavored caramel sauce.
“We are so excited to be launching this new iconic festive ice cream innovation,” says Jennifer Dyne, head of ice cream-U.K. and Ireland, Unilever. “Bringing together the number-one premium desserts brand with one of the U.K.’s most loved festive drinks is guaranteed to drive excitement in the ice cream aisle throughout this busy season.”

MERRY CHRISTMAS! (posted December 25, 2023)
Walmart grew its Great Value Holiday frozen novelty offerings this season.
Gingerbread Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwiches joined three varieties of Christmas Tree Ice Cream Bars.
The tree-shaped bars are either Chocolate, Mint or Vanila ice cream enrobed in chocolate.
All of the Holiday novelties come four to a box and sell for $4.97.

JUST FOR THE HOLIDAYS: TWO TREATS IN ONE (posted December 19, 2023)Hudsonville Ice Cream continues to grow its Little Debbie Ice Cream line with two new seasonal flavors.Cherry Cordial (cherry-flavored ice cream with cookie pieces, chocolatey flakes and cherry variegate) and Chocolate Christmas Tree Cakes (chocolate ice cream with chocolate cake pieces and holiday sprinkles) joins Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes Ice Cream (white cake ice cream base with pieces of pound cake, green sprinkles and a red frosting swirl), which debuted two years ago.These limited-edition Little Debbie ice cream pints are exclusive to Walmart where they retail for $2.00.

HANUKKAH ICE CREAM FOR BABS (posted December 11, 2023)
McConnell’s is rolling out limited-edition Babka Streisand.
The seasonal flavor features Brazilian coffee ice cream, with swirls of chocolate fudge and chunks of chocolate hazelnut babka from Cake Monkey Bakery.
It’s available in to-go pints and to order at McConnell’s scoop shops.

To read more about this product, link HERE to the December 1, 2023, blog titled “Dairy Industry Countdown to 2024: It’s time to start developing seasonal dairy foods for the coming year.”

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COUNTING DOWN TO CHRISTMAS WITH ICE CREAM (posted November 28, 2023)
Double Rainbow Gourmet Ice Cream is debuting the “12 Days of Ice Cream.”
This holiday countdown calendar is filled with a unique selection of festive ice creams in a giftable box.
The magic of gift-giving is what Double Rainbow CEO and President Taryn Segal sought to capture through crafting this innovative concept.
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year and we’re so excited to make it sweeter,” she says. “This gift brings out the kid in all of us, a feeling of anticipation and joy each day when opening one of the 12 doors. Whether it’s for gifting, sharing with loved ones or indulging in a treat for yourself, this calendar is the perfect way to countdown the holiday season.”
The limited edition “12 Days of Ice Cream” has been available for presale since November 17 at https://doublerainbow.com/ for $84.95. It will ship directly to recipients starting the week of December 4th for delivery in the first week of December.
The giftable box features three individual packages wrapped together in a whimsical holiday scene of the streets of San Francisco. Each package contains four cups of ice cream behind perforated, numbered doors for a total of 12 cups of ice cream. Each door is intended to be opened one at a time and will reveal a surprise flavor carefully crafted to capture the essence of the season.

2022’S LIMITED-EDITION FROZEN NOVELTY RETURNS FOR THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY (posted November 20, 2023)
Wegmans brings back its store-brand Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream Sandwiches.
The individually wrapped 61-gram frozen novelties are sold in boxes of six for $3.99.
They feature pumpkin pie-flavored ice cream between two vanilla-flavored wafers.
One sandwich contains 170 calories, 5 grams of fat, 16 grams of sugar (of which 14 grams are added sugars) and 2 grams of protein.
Boxes sport the ”Our Food You Feel Good About” yellow banner, which is Wegmans’ shortcut to communicating to shoppers that the product is free from no artificial colors, flavors and preservatives.

PRIVATE-LABEL, SEASONAL ICE CREAM (posted November 6, 2023)
Publix has launched nine limited-time own-brand ice cream flavors.
The nine flavors are:
Caramel Mountain Tracks: Toffee-flavored ice cream with ribbons of Mackinac caramel, dotted with praline pecans and milk caramel turtles.
Deep Dish Apple Pie: Apple-flavored ice cream swirled with brown sugar-cinnamon sauce, pieces of real apple and sugar-rolled pie crust.
Eggnog: Rich eggnog ice cream with a kiss of nutmeg.
Marshmallow, Candy Cane & Cookie Blast: Marshmallow-flavored ice cream with bits of candy cane and a chocolate cookie swirl.
Pecan Turtle Fudge: Butter pecan ice cream with swirls of Mackinac butter pecan fudge, pecan fudge chunks and roasted pecans.
Peppermint Stick: Luscious vanilla ice cream with festive bits of peppermint candy.
Pumpkin Pie: Pumpkin pie-flavored ice cream with swirls of whipped cream and buttery-flavored pie crust pieces.
Santa’s White Christmas: The classic flavor of Barnie’s Santa’s White Christmas coffee delightfully mixed with cocoa espresso flakes.
Snickerdoodle: Brown butter-flavored ice cream with cinnamon graham crumb swirls and graham cookie pieces.

PORTION-CONTROLLED EXTRA INDULGENCE (posted October 31, 2023)
Perry’s is rolling out Extra Indulgent Ice Cream Bars.
Premium offerings are the leading motivator for consumers to buy more frozen treats from a retail store, according to Mintel Ice Cream and Frozen Novelty Report 2022.
That’s why Perry’s is upping its game in the novelty category.
The new bars are crafted with a decadent, super-premium formula and modeled after Perry’s signature, one-of-a-kind flavors.
With a mixture of smooth and crunchy textures and dipped in a thick chocolate coating, Perry’s extra indulgent ice cream bars are an unforgettable ice cream experience.
The five varieties will come in packs of four and are ready to ship in 2024. They are:
Bittersweet Sinphony: Extra-indulgent coffee ice cream swirled with bittersweet fudge and fudge chunks, dipped in a rich chocolate-flavored coating.
Brownie Batter: Extra-indulgent brownie batter ice cream with ribbons of brownie batter and chunky brownie dough, dipped in a milk chocolate-flavored coating.
Deep Sea Treasure: Extra-indulgent sea salt caramel ice cream with caramel sea salt truffles and ribbons of gooey caramel, dipped in a milk chocolate-flavored coating.
Let’s Dough Buffalo!: In partnership with the Buffalo Sabres, this is extra-indulgent cookie dough ice cream with crushed cookie swirls and chunky cookie dough, dipped in a rich chocolate-flavored coating.
Panda Paws: Extra-indulgent vanilla ice cream with peanut butter cups and swirls of thick fudge, dipped in a rich chocolate-flavored coating.

APPLE PIE MEETS ITS PERFECT ACCOMPANIMENT (posted October 23, 2023)
Pierre’s introduces Cinnamon Ice Cream.
The recipe blends just the right amount of ground cinnamon for the perfect taste.
Drop a scoop atop a slice of warm apple pie and savor the cinnamon-y goodness as it slowly melts into the crust.
“Cinnamon is a fabulous ice cream flavor,” said Pierre’s Communications Manager Matt Thornicroft. “It’s one of the best flavors of fall, and we’re excited to have the opportunity to bring it back after a few seasons out of our assortment. It’s an ice cream flavor you can just about enjoy any way you like.”

HUMANITARIAN SUPPORT FROM ICE CREAM SALES (posted October 16, 2023)
Cherlato, Cher’s premium gelato truck, which has quickly become one of the Los Angeles’ most celebrated dessert destinations and a must-visit experience for both Angelenos and tourists alike, debuted two fall-inspired gelato flavors this past weekend.
Spiced Pumpkin combines the rich and creamy taste of gelato with the warm and comforting flavors of locally sourced pumpkins and aromatic spices.
For those looking for a vegan option, Cherlato presents Heavenly Hazelnut. Made with hazelnuts sourced exclusively from Hopville Farm, this plant-based flavor offers a smooth and velvety texture that rivals traditional gelato.
Cherlato celebrated National Dessert Day (October 14) by offering visitors a free scoop of Spiced Pumpkin with any gelato purchase all weekend long. Also, a portion of all proceeds on October 14 and 15 will be donated to The International Committee of the Red Cross to provide humanitarian support to those affected by the Israel-Hamas crisis.

To read more about this product, link HERE to the October 13, 2023, blog titled "Anuga 2023: Seven Observations and a Bunch of Cool Dairy-Related Products."

IT’S NOT ICE CREAM; IT’S FROZEN CHEESECAKE (posted October 10, 2023)
Galana Frozen Food is rolling out pints of Pleese Freezecakes.
Made with more than 35% cream cheese, the 350-gram paperboard cartons of frozen cheesecake come in three varieties.
Butterscotch Caramel is frozen butterscotch-flavored cheesecake swirled with caramel-flavored sauce and chocolate pieces coated in chocolate.
Double Chocolate is frozen chocolate-flavored cheesecake swirled with chocolate-flavored sauce and chocolate biscuit pieces coated in chocolate and topped with flakes of chocolate.
Lemon Raspberry is frozen lemon-flavored cheesecake swirled with raspberry-flavored sauce and biscuit pieces coated in white chocolate and topped with freeze-dried raspberry pieces. Each package is said to be four servings, with one serving containing about 200 calories, 8 grams of fat, 23 grams of sugar and 5 grams of protein.
Freezecakes is best served when it has been out of the freezer for about 10 minutes for silky smooth scoopability, much like ice cream.
For more information, link HERE.

For more information on this product, link HERE to the October 6, 2023, blog titled “NACS Show 2023: Convenience Opportunities for Dairy Foods.”

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AUTUMN-THEMED FROZEN NOVELTIES (posted October 2, 2023)
Aldi rolls out two limited-edition Premium Ice Cream Bars under its private-label Sundae Shoppe brand.
Apple Pie is apple pie-flavored ice cream with caramel sauce dipped in white chocolate and topped with cinnamon cookie crumbles.
One Apple Pie bar contains 230 calories.
Pumpkin Latte is pumpkin latte-flavored ice cream with caramel sauce dipped in milk chocolate and topped with cinnamon cookie crumbles.
One Pumpkin Latte bar contains 220 calories.
The bars are individually wrapped and sold in boxes of three for $3.79.

DO-IT-YOURSELF ICE CREAM (posted September 26, 2023)
True Scoops offers shelf-stable pints that can be made at home with an electric mixer.
True Scoops’ ice cream mixes contain sugar, dehydrated sweet cream, organic tapioca syrup solids, nonfat dry milk, potato protein and organic gums.
Flavors are Chocolate, Strawberry and Vanilla.
To make the ice cream, simply add one cup of half-and-half and mix with using common kitchen equipment.
To read more about this startup, link HERE.

To read more about this product, link HERE to the September 22, 2023, blog titled "Five Questions Every Dairy Processor Should Ponder."

TRIPLE TREAT (posted September 21, 2023)
Private-label retailer Aldi rolls out Sundae Shoppe Gelato Flight.
The limited-edition trio of three classic Italian gelato flavors comes in individual 4.4-ounce cups.
Varieties are: Limoncello, Pistachio and Tiramisu.
Imported from Italy, a 13.2-ounce box sells for $3.99.

STRANGE ICE CREAM PINTS September 12, 2023)
Golden West Food Group is rolling out Stranger Things Ships Ahoy Ice Cream Parlor.
Seven flavors are available. They are:
Chocolate Pudding is chocolate ice cream with a fudge swirl and Eggo-inspired vanilla wafers.
Cinnamon Bun Bites is cinnamon-flavored ice cream with a cinnamon cream cheese swirl and cinnamon roll dough.
Mint Flare is pink-colored mint-flavored ice cream with confetti pieces and chocolate chunks.
Pineapple Upside Down is pineapple-flavored ice cream with a salted caramel swirl and bits of pound cake
The Void is black vanilla ice cream with a strawberry ribbon and vanilla cream cookie pieces.
Triple Decker Extravaganza is vanilla and butter ice cream swirled with maple syrup and bits of waffle and chocolate peanut butter candy.
U.S.S. Butterscotch is a revival of the former Baskin-Robbins flavor of the same name, which features a salted caramel ribbon and salted caramel chocolate bites mixed into butterscotch-flavored ice cream.
The 14-ounce containers made their debut exclusive to Walmart and sell for $4.98.
The product is produced in Madison, Wisconsin, at the Schoep’s Ice Cream Company.

TROPICAL LIME GELATO ENTERS TEST MARKET (posted September 4, 2023)
Taco Bell and Mtn Dew are offering limited-edition MTN DEW BAJA BLAST Gelato at one Southern California Taco Bell for two weeks, or while supplies last.
“This is the first time we are releasing a gelato and we are so excited to hear how fans enjoy the sweet and creamy indulgence,” says Liz Matthews, global chief food innovation officer at Taco Bell. “BAJA BLAST is iconic to Taco Bell and has its own strong fandom, so introducing it in gelato form feels right. As the end of summer nears, this is the perfect treat to wrap up any Taco Bell meal.”
Traditionally offered as a freeze or fountain drink, the brand is excited to introduce a new way for fans to indulge on the signature tropical lime flavor.
It sells for $2.99 (plus tax) in a 3.6-ounce to-go container.

FIRST COMES COCOA, THEN MILK (posted August 30. 2023)
Chocolove is offering limited-edition Chocolove Dark Chocolate Gelato Pops.
Chocolove was founded in 1995 in Boulder, Colo., with the goal of creating the freshest, best-tasting, European-style premium chocolate that was priced right and ethically sourced.
This newest innovation is a frozen chocolate, dairy-based treat labeled as gelato.
One 2.12-ounce pop contains 280 calories, 16 grams of fat, 29 grams of sugar and 5 grams of protein.
They are individually wrapped and sold 10 pops to a box for $20.
“We’re always developing delicious, best-in-class ways to enjoy Chocolove chocolate, and these new gelato pops are the perfect way to cool off as summer comes to an end,” says Chocolove’s Master Chocolatier Patrick Peeters. “Made with 35% cocoa content, the pops are chockful of irresistible chocolate, so they satisfy chocolate cravings too.”
The ingredient statement reads: Dark Chocolate (Cocoa Liquor, Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Soy Lecithin and/or Sunflower Lecithin, Vanilla), Organic Milk, Cane Sugar, Gellan Gum, Locust Bean Gum.
The pops ship fully frozen but may arrive thawed. For optimum shelf life and enjoyment upon receipt, store frozen. Short durations of four-to-seven days of freeze, thaw and re-freeze are acceptable. Do not eat if warmed to room temperature for more than seven days.
For more information, link HERE.

HIGH-PROTEIN ICE CREAM IN ICELAND (posted August 24, 2023)
Sports nutrition brand Myprotein debuts low-calorie, high-protein frozen dessert range.
One-third of each 550-milliliter tub provides a minimum of 10 grams of protein and approximately 100 calories.
Varieties are Chocolate, Salted Caramel and Vanilla.
Key ingredients are milk proteins, whey protein isolate and the sweetener erythritol.

SOFT-SERVE ICE CREAM POUCHES (posted August 22, 2023)
CVT Soft Serve enters retail with CVT2Go.
After almost 10 years of selling soft-serve ice cream from a single Los Angeles-based food truck, CVT Soft Serve is now in select Southern California markets in 6-ounce frozen pouches that retail for $4.99.
Just like the truck, there are two flavor options: chocolate and vanilla. (Twists are available from the truck.)
The retail brand hopes to grow with additional flavors and distribution.
The company describes the pouched product as “Our non-vegan deliciousness is now available in single serving pouches to go. No machine, no prep, no mess. It’s made with seven all-natural ingredients to keep it ‘LA Mom friendly.’”
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DUTCH COOKIE GETS SANDWICHED (posted July 31, 2023)
Aldi introduces Sundae Shoppe Stroopwafel Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwiches.
The new frozen novelty is vanilla ice cream sandwiched between two soft stroopwafels filled with dulce de leche.
The individually wrapped novelties come in boxes of four with a suggested retail price of $4.95.

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL STARTS SOON (posted July 26, 2023)
Ohio State Sports Properties and Perry’s Ice Cream have announced a co-branded ice cream flavor.
In a nod to the Buckeye fan base, Perry’s crafted The NutHouse, a new custom flavor that will be available in early August, just as fans prepare to pour into “The Shoe” for football season.
The NutHouse is creamy sea salt caramel ice cream with brownie batter swirls and peanut butter cookie dough.
A portion of the proceeds from the purchase of this product will go to support Ohio State scholarships and student activities.
“OSU fans are passionate, dedicated and known for their enthusiastic cheers and chants,” says Nichole Buryta, senior brand manager for Perry’s Ice Cream. “They show allegiance by sporting scarlet and gray and belting out the Buckeye Battle Cry. We wanted to recognize the Buckeye fanatics with a flavor all their own.”

ICE CREAM-FILLED CUPCAKES (posted July 18, 2023)
Private-label retailer Aldi offers Sundae Shoppe Vanilla Ice Cream filled Cupcakes.
The 2.1-ounce frozen desserts are sold in boxes of four for $4.95.
Each cupcake contains 150 calories.

CELEBRATING NATIONAL ICE CREAM MONTH WITH A SCARE (posted July 12, 2023)
Blue Bell is offering limited-edition monstrously delicious Monster Cookie Dough Ice Cream.
Monster Cookie Dough is a creamy vanilla ice cream with hints of brown sugar loaded with peanut butter monster cookie dough pieces, candy-coated chocolate pieces and dark chocolate chunks.
“If you have not heard of a monster cookie, it typically combines many of your favorite ingredients from other cookies like chocolate chips, peanut butter and chocolate-coated candy pieces,” says Blue Bell Marketing Brand Manager Sara Schramm. “And, many monster cookies are rather large because of all the goodies packed in one treat. The dough pieces in our Monster Cookie Dough Ice Cream have the same delicious ingredients you find in the cookie.”
Monster Cookie Dough is available in the half gallon and pint sizes for a limited time.
Also, now in stores is Dr Pepper Float Ice Cream. The new flavor is a delicious collaboration between two iconic Texas brands, Blue Bell and Dr Pepper.
Dr Pepper Float is a creamy vanilla ice cream swirled together with a Dr Pepper flavored sherbet.
It’s available in the half gallon and pint sizes.

CELEBRATING SUMMER (posted July 4, 2023)
Baskin-Robbins’ limited-edition summer-time flavor is Beach Day Ice Cream.
Inspired by a delightful day in the sun, Beach Day features delicious flavors and textures that transport you to your favorite waterfront spot with each pink spoonful.
This brilliant ocean-colored flavor brings the perfect balance of sweet and salty to your taste buds.
Beach Day features a wave of salted vanilla-flavored ice cream that meets milk chocolate-flavored caramel-filled sea turtles, frosting flecks and swirls of graham cracker that looks like “sand” and provide a delightful texture.
The real star of this flavor is the blue salted vanilla-flavored ice cream that is made with sea salt from the Pacific Ocean.

PATRIOTIC ICE CREAM (posted June 28, 2023)
Pierre’s Ice Cream Company is issuing a special limited-run packaging of Spirit of America to commemorate the recently christened U.S. Navy Freedom-class Littoral Combat Ship, LCS 31, the future USS Cleveland.
Pierre’s Spirit of America Ice Cream is a summer limited-edition flavor featuring a triple combination of Strawberry, Vanilla and Blueberry Ice Creams.
The flavor showcases a special new package with a brief story of the USS Cleveland and the USS Cleveland Legacy Foundation, a nonprofit organization of volunteers whose mission is to support the crew during active service and help return the ship to Cleveland upon its retirement.
“Spirit of America celebrates our nation and all of the men and women who selflessly serve it,” says Matt Thornicroft, Pierre’s communications manage. “We’re thrilled to extend this honor in a very special way to the crew of LCS 31 and to help promote the efforts of the USS Cleveland Legacy Foundation.”
The USS Cleveland will eventually serve as a memorial and museum honoring all four Navy ships to have carried the name Cleveland.

NATURE’S WHOLE FRUIT IN YOGURT (posted June 22, 2023)
Mars Wrigley adds Trü Frü Parfait Popper to its frozen treat line.
The Parfait Popper is a fruit-forward snack that is double immersed in premium Greek yogurt and crunchy granola, which provides the consumer with whole fruit, live cultures and complete protein in every piece.
Retailed frozen, the Parfait Popper is uniquely hyper-chilled for an on-the-go snack.
Trü Frü Parfait Popper comes in Blueberry, Raspberry and Strawberry varieties in 5-ounce bags.
Each bag contains about three servings, which is three to four pieces.
A serving contains 90 calories and 4 grams of protein.
Key dairy ingredients are cultured milk, milk powder and whey protein concentrate.
For more information, link HERE.

LIMITED-EDITION ICE CREAM FLAVORS (posted June 12, 2023)
Publix adds eight private-label ice cream flavors for the summer.
The varieties are:
Buckeyes & Fudge: Peanut butter ice cream with chocolatey-covered peanut butter buckeye candies and swirls of thick fudge
Hazelnut Amaretto Biscotti: Chocolate hazelnut-flavored ice cream swirled with amaretto-flavored cookie crumbles and dark chocolate flakes
Lemon Berry Bliss: Lemon crème-flavored ice cream with lemonade-flavored flakes and blueberry-flavored swirls
Marry Me Strawberry: Strawberry ice cream with ribbons of strawberry-flavored sauce, studded with pieces of white chocolate-flavored strawberry pecan bark
Mocha Mud Pie: Mocha-flavored ice cream with a hot fudge swirl and pieces of cookies and cream
Nuts About Pistachio: Pistachio ice cream with pieces of real pistachios
Piña Colada: Coconut-flavored ice cream with pineapple-flavored pieces throughout
Salted Caramel Toffee Crunch: Salted caramel-flavored ice cream with toffee-flavored swirls and pieces of cocoa pretzel bark

For more information on this product, link HERE to the June 2, 2023, blog titled "Ice Cream Has Become a Go-To Snack for the Growing Number of Snackers: Daypart-Designed Frozen Novelties May Bring More Consumers to the Freezer for Snacking."

For more information on this product, link HERE to the June 2, 2023, blog titled "Ice Cream Has Become a Go-To Snack for the Growing Number of Snackers: Daypart-Designed Frozen Novelties May Bring More Consumers to the Freezer for Snacking."

For more information on this product, link HERE to the June 2, 2023, blog titled "Ice Cream Has Become a Go-To Snack for the Growing Number of Snackers: Daypart-Designed Frozen Novelties May Bring More Consumers to the Freezer for Snacking."

For more information on this product, link HERE to the June 2, 2023, blog titled "Ice Cream Has Become a Go-To Snack for the Growing Number of Snackers: Daypart-Designed Frozen Novelties May Bring More Consumers to the Freezer for Snacking."

For more information on this product, link HERE to the June 2, 2023, blog titled "Ice Cream Has Become a Go-To Snack for the Growing Number of Snackers: Daypart-Designed Frozen Novelties May Bring More Consumers to the Freezer for Snacking."

A PREMIUM SPIN ON THE ICE CREAM SANDWICH (posted May 30, 2023)
Papila Collection brings L’Original Macaron Ice Cream to the U.S.
The new hand-held frozen dairy dessert will be available exclusively this summer at all Sam’s Clubs in the U.S.
The product was developed with a French award-winning pastry chef and successfully launched with Waitrose & Partners in the U.K. in 2022.
“The biggest challenge was mastering the delicate balance of humidity transfer from the ice cream to the macaron shell, a feat that required exceptional skill and ingenuity to prevent sogginess,” according to the company’s website. .
L’Original Macaron Ice Cream comes in three varieties. They are:
Chocolate: the macaron and ice cream are made with 80% cocoa gourmet chocolate.
Raspberry and Lychee: the ice cream is a blend of juicy raspberries and fragrant lychees sandwiched between two raspberry macarons.
Vanilla: the macaron and ice cream are made with a premium blend of three vanillas sourced from Madagascar, Mexico and Tahiti.
A box contains two of each variety.
For more information, link HERE.

JAPANESE LIQUEUR-INFUSED FROZEN DESSERT (posted May 23, 2023)
O’will Corporation showcases Kori Sake Ice Cream at National Restaurant Association Expo.
The product is about one-fourth Japanese sake that is made from Homare Fuji rice, which is grown only in Shizuoka for the sole purpose of being fermented into sake.
The product contains 3% alcohol.
For more information, link HERE.

SINGLE-SERVE GELATO CUPS (posted May 17, 2023)
J&J Snack Foods introduces Gelato Frozen Novelties.
The frozen novelty manufacturer has long played in the water ice space. Entering dairy is rather new.
The gelato comes in three flavors: Italian Cannoli, Mint Chocolate Chip and Sweet Cream Churro.
The gelato comes in 4-ounce cups and is sold at retail in boxes of four cups.
Each serving contains 170 calories, 5 to 7 grams of fat, 4 to 5 grams of protein, and 22 to 24 grams of sugar, of which 16 to 18 grams are added sugars.
For more information, link HERE.

To read more about this product, link HERE to the May 5, 2023, blog titled “It’s Time to Get Real…and Many Dairy Processors Have Started Doing It. Lots of kudos in this week’s blog!”

HISPANIC-INSPIRED SUPERPREMIUM ICE CREAM (posted May 3, 2023)
McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams launches Eva’s Helado Artesanal, a line of super premium ice creams inspired by the flavors of Mexico, as well as South and Central America.
McConnell’s created and manufactures Eva’s at McConnell’s Family Dairy in Oxnard, Calif., but McConnell’s is not listed on the branding.
The premium pint line is rolling out to 600 Walmart stores, including locations in California, Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada and Florida.
“Eva’s is about celebrating the Latinx culture of the Central Coast community in California that’s supported us for decades, as well as the personal family traditions and nostalgic flavors of our team members,” said Eva Ein, McConnell’s co-owner and Eva’s namesake.
As the head recipe developer at McConnell’s for the last decade, Ein has introduced many Latinx-inspired ice creams to the McConnell’s product line over the years, featuring ingredient combinations and flavor profiles that weren’t commonly found in supermarkets.
“I’m excited to share flavors that are new versions of desserts my fellow Latinx team members grew up eating. For example, our plant supervisor came up with the idea for our Mangoneada flavor after years of adding Mexican chamoy sauce to McConnell’s Mango Sorbet,” said McConnell’s Plant Manager, Sonia Santos.
The ice cream comes in seven flavors and sells for $4.98. The flavors are:
Cafe Con Donuts: Coffee ice cream and chunks of cinnamon-spiked donuts.
Chocolate, Caramel & Cookies: A traditional alfajor sandwich cookie, transformed. Dark chocolate ice cream, a caramel swirl, and shortbread cookie pieces.
Dulce De Leche: A traditional Central and South American recipe of sweetened milk, cooked down to caramel, and swirled into cajeta-infused sweet cream.
Fresas Con Crema: Strawberries and strawberry jam stirred into sweet cream plus an additional swirl of cream.
Horchata & Churro Swirl: Sweet cream infused with cinnamon, paired with a swirl of churro batter inspired by both Spanish and Mexican recipes.
Mangoneada: A sorbet of fresh mango puree with a tamarind chamoy swirl that is a twist on a refreshing Mexican treat.
Mexican Vanilla: A blend of sweet cream and the sweet, floral, warm spiciness of pure, full-flavored Mexican vanilla.
“One of the unique things about McConnell’s, that sets us apart from other brands, is that we not only make our ice creams, but everything that goes into each pint,” said Ein. “For example, we use house-baked cookies in Eva’s Dulce De Leche, fresh donuts in the Cafe Con Donuts, and house-made strawberry jam in Fresas Con Crema. We make every component of our Eva’s ice cream mix in-house, which is the purest expression of our craft.”
For more information, link HERE.

MARSHMALLOW-CENTRIC FROZEN DAIRY DESSERT (posted April 25, 2023)
Well’s Enterprises introduces Blue Bunny Stuffed Puffs.
The first product to launch in this co-branding initiative is Blue Bunny Stuffed Puffs Scoopables, which combine Blue Bunny’s signature frozen dairy dessert with Stuffed Puffs’ Filled Marshmallow.
The product is debuting in Birthday Cake, Cookies ‘N Creme and S’mores varieties.
It is available exclusively at Walmart for $4.48.
The collaboration will also extend to sandwiches in May, with four packs having a suggested retail price of $4.98.
“We are thrilled to be partnering with Stuffed Puffs Filled Marshmallows and believe that the playful indulgence of our frozen treats combined with their mission to promote more fun-filled lives is a match made in confectionery heaven,” says Jeremy Hrynewycz, brand marketing director for Blue Bunny. “These disruptive innovations are the first of their kind by delivering a filled marshmallow experience in multiple frozen forms. We’re excited for shoppers to be surprised and delighted with each bite.”
Stuffed Puffs Filled Marshmallows were created to flip the traditional marshmallow on its head and fill it with real milk chocolate that melts from the inside out.
Wells Enterprises is an independent operating company of the Ferrero Group.

BAKERY-INSPIRED ICE CREAM NOVELTIES (posted April 17, 2023)
Bimbo Bakeries and Sorrisa Group partnered to introduce Entenmann’s Ice Cream Sandwiches.
The novelties come in six varieties. They are:
Brownie Cookie Salted Caramel Ice Cream Sandwiches
Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches
Chocolate Chip & Brownie Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches
Chocolatey Glazed Cookie Donut Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwiches
Chocolatey Glazed Cookie Donut Salted Caramel Ice Cream Sandwiches
Glazed Cookie Donut Ice Cream Sandwiches
The donut ice cream sandwiches feature a glazed, moist donut cookie rather than an actual donut.
The novelties are debuting at Walmart stores and have a suggested retail price of $4.96 for a box of four.

SWEDISH-STYLE BETTER-FOR-YOU FROZEN NOVELTIES (posted April 11, 2023)
N!CK'S introduces Ice Cream Bars.
The new Ice Cream Bars come in seven varieties. They are: Choklad Choklad, Mint Choklad, Peanot Choklad Krunch, Salta Karamell Swirl, Strawar Swirl, Triple Choklad and Vanilj Choklad.
Some of the varieties have a chocolate coating (120 to 140 calories), while others are uncoated and contain a swirl of variegate (50 calories).
They are all low in net carbs and contain no added sugars.
Key ingredients are cream, milk protein concentrate, whey protein isolate, allulose, soluble corn fiber, erythritol, inulin and EPG (modified plant-based oil).
The individually wrapped 2.7-ounce bars come in boxes of four.
For more information, link HERE.

To read more about this product, link HERE to the April 7, 2023, blog titled "Seven Themes Fueling Ice Cream Innovation in 2023."

To read more about this product, link HERE to the April 7, 2023, blog titled "Seven Themes Fueling Ice Cream Innovation in 2023."

To read more about this product, link HERE to the April 7, 2023, blog titled "Seven Themes Fueling Ice Cream Innovation in 2023."

To read more about this product, link HERE to the April 7, 2023, blog titled "Seven Themes Fueling Ice Cream Innovation in 2023."

POPULAR PREMIUM CONFECTION IS NOW AN ICE CREAM (posted April 3, 2023)
Iceland Foods is rolling out Terry’s Chocolate Orange Ice Cream in the U.K.
Carambar-owned Terry’s Chocolate Orange has launched ice cream tubs and stick novelties of its famous chocolate orange confection exclusively into Iceland stores.
The 450-milliliter tubs contain chocolate orange-flavored ice cream with swirls of rich chocolate sauce.
The stick novelties are milk chocolate orange ice cream layered with sweet chocolate sauce and coated in a crisp chocolate orange shell.
The Terry’s Chocolate Orange story began in 1767 in York, England, with the opening of a shop selling lemon and orange candied peel. In 1823, Joseph Terry joined the company and developed new lines of chocolate, confectionery, candied peel and marmalades. In 1993, Terry’s was bought by Kraft Foods; it became part of Mondelez International in 2012. In 2016 it was bought by investment company Eurazeo, which formed French confectioner Carambar.

FRUIT AND GRANOLA FROZEN YOGURT BARS (posted March 27, 2023)
Wells Enterprises introduces Halo Top Frozen Yogurt Pops.
The 2.25-ounce bars are sold in packs of four in two flavors: Strawberry and Triple Berry.
They are marketed as “the perfect mix of creamy Icelandic-style skyr yogurt, crunchy granola and real fruit in every bite.”
Ingredient statements have ultrafiltered milk as the first ingredient. The formulation contains a number of dairy ingredients, including nonfat yogurt made with milk protein concentrate, skim milk, whey powder and milk.
One bar provides 110 calories, 3 grams of fat, 15 grams of sugar (13 grams are added) and 4 grams of protein.
The bars are also loaded with probiotic cultures.
The suggested retail price for a box of four is $5.49.
For more information, link HERE.

KETO ICE CREAM THAT GOES CRUNCH (posted March 23, 2023)
Keto Foods is adding Zero Added Sugar Keto Crunch Bars to its frozen dessert lineup.
Ice cream flavors are Butter Pecan, Mint Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Sea Salt Caramel, Triple Chocolate and Vanilla.
The stick novelty is enrobed in a chocolate crunch.
The individually wrapped 2.75-ounce bars are sold in boxes of four.
One bar contains 160 calories, 14 to 16 grams of fat, 1 gram of total sugar with no added sugars, 5 to 7 grams of sugar alcohols, 2 grams of fiber and 3 to 4 grams of protein, depending on variety.
For more information, link HERE.

To read more about this product, link HERE to the March 17, 2023 blog titled "Dairy Foods Taste Great. Explore Opportunities with Unique Textures and Flavors that Pop."

SPRING-CENTRIC ICE CREAM FLAVORS (posted March 15, 2023)
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream launches seven new flavors exclusive to Walmart locations nationwide.
They come in pints and retail for $4.98. Supplies are limited.
Varieties are:
Blood Orange Chocolate Chip: This sweet cream ice cream features swirls of blood orange accompanied by dark chocolate chips.
Carrot Cake: This cheesecake ice cream contains pieces of carrot cake, cream cheese frosting and all.
Hidden Valley Ranch: Hidden Valley is more than America’s favorite ranch dressing. It’s a way of life. It goes with just about everything, pizza, carrots, French fries and now ice cream. The ice cream boasts the savory flavors of ranch, including buttermilk, flavorful herbs and a touch of sweetness, creating a delicious treat that pairs perfectly with salty snacks.
Honey Graham Cracker: This brown sugar ice cream features pieces of graham cracker pie crust and swirls of honey.
Limoncello Cake: This Italian-inspired flavor starts with a bright lemon ice cream base and contains pieces of sweet brown sugar cake.
Strawberry Shortcake: The goodness in this flavor includes cold-ground vanilla, jam from Oregon-grown strawberries and pieces of shortcake.
Sweet Maple Cornbread: This variety is maple ice cream with pieces of honey cornbread.

IN CELEBRATION OF ST. PATTY’S DAY (posted March 7, 2023)
Private-label retailer Aldi celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with Sundae Shop Irish-themed ice cream.
The limited-edition ice creams come in two varieties.
Shamrockin’ Swirl flavor is (bright green) mint ice cream with yellow fudge chips and a choco-cookie crumb swirl.
Luck o’ the Cookie Dough is cookie dough-flavored ice cream, yellow fudge chips and green star-shaped sugar cookie dough pieces.
One pint sells for $1.99.

CHEESECAKE ICE CREAM ON A STICK (posted March 2, 2023)
The Cheesecake Factory and Wells Enterprises are rolling out The Cheesecake Factory at Home Cheesecake Ice Cream Bars.
The new stick novelties come in two varieties: Original and Strawberry.
Original is a cheesecake-flavored ice cream bar dipped in a chocolatey cookie-crunch coating for a two-in-one frozen dessert. It was inspired by the casual-dining restaurant chain’s iconic Original cheesecake.
Strawberry is a strawberry cheesecake-flavored ice cream bar with a strawberry swirl.
Individually wrapped bars are sold in boxes of four with a suggested retail price of $5.49 to $5.99.

LIMITED-EDITION ICE CREAM FLAVOR INSPIRED BY AWARD-WINNING SERIES TED LASSO (posted February 27, 2023)
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products team up to introduce Biscuits with the Boss ice cream.
Inspired by the iconic Ted Lasso character, his homemade shortbread cookies and his daily ritual of biscuits with the boss, Jeni’s has elevated the buttery delight into a frozen treat that will officially launch on March 2, 2023.
The flavor features shortbread cookie crumbles folded into a salted butter sweet cream ice cream.

ICE CREAM WITH HIDDEN VEGGIES AND ADDED VITAMINS (posted February 21, 2023)
Smugglers Food will roll out Smugglers Ice Cream to the UK marketplace in March.
The new product comes in three varieties in 460-milliliter pots.
There’s Chocolate with Hidden Beetroot, Strawberry with Hidden Carrot and Vanilla with Hidden Parsnip.
The launch is exclusive to Waitrose stores.
“Family meal times can sometimes be a little stressful in our house, especially when it comes to getting the children to eat their vegetables,” says Dan Lowe, co-founder. “We know that first and foremost ice cream has to taste great for kids to enjoy it, but we’ve smuggled just enough veg into Smugglers so that you can’t see or taste it at all, but it also adds a little bit of goodness. And because we’ve added in the veg it helps to reduce fat, has fewer calories and lower sugar. Smugglers also has a whole bunch of vitamins in it, so now you can get full-on flavor with added goodness in every scoop.”
The company fortifies the ice cream with additional isolated vitamins and touts the content on package labels.
For more information, link HERE.

HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY (posted February 14, 2023)
Dairy Queen is offering the Triple Truffle Blizzard Cupid Cake.
Share a sweet moment of Blizzard Cupid cake bliss with this shareable, made-for-you-and-yours, heart-shaped ice cream cake.
It is made with a layer of iconic Triple Truffle Blizzard treat, which is made with three decadent truffles: peanut butter, fudge and caramel.
The cake also has a chocolatey topping, a middle layer of Triple Truffle Blend and a layer of DQ vanilla soft serve.

ICE CREAM FOR BREAKFAST (posted February 6, 2023
Blue Bell introduces I Heart Cereal Ice Cream.
To celebrate National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day (Feb. 4), Blue Bell rolled out I Heart Cereal Ice Cream, with the word heart depicted by the red heart symbol. This also works for February being National Heart Health Month and the 14th day being Valentine’s Day.
I Heart Cereal Ice Cream has the flavor of fruity cereal combined with confetti sprinkles and coated fruity cereal pieces.
“What better way to start your day than with an ice cream inspired by cereal,” says Carl Breed, Blue Bell general sales manager. “It is a great combination of two popular foods. Our new I Heart Cereal Ice Cream is a mixture of vanilla ice cream to represent the milk, and fruity cereal pieces just like you would enjoy in your bowl for breakfast.”
The limited-edition offering comes in pints.
Also new and now in stores is Tin Roof. The flavor is a vanilla-flavored ice cream with a rich chocolate sundae sauce and roasted peanuts dipped in a dark chocolate-flavored coating. Tin Roof is sold in the half gallon size, but only for a limited time.

MINI GELATO AND SORBETTO BARS (posted January 30, 2023)
Unilever grows its Talenti brand with snack-sized stick novelties.
The brand is bringing some of its most popular gelato and sorbetto flavors from jar to bar.
Two are dairy and two are all about the fruit.
Vanilla Caramel Mini Gelato Bar is made with dulce de leche ice cream and is only 80 calories per bar.
Dark Chocolate Mini Gelato Bar starts with a rich dark chocolate gelato and swirls in a rich dark chocolate cookie sauce, also for only 80 calories per bar.
The fruit-forward Roman Raspberry Mini Sorbetto Bar contains 50 calories, while the Alphonso Mango Mini Sorbetto Bar is only 45 calories.
Talenti Gelato Mini Bars come in boxes of six individually wrapped bars with a suggested retail price of $5.99.

GUILT-FREE TROPICAL FROZEN DAIRY DESSERT (posted January 16, 2023)
Ramar Foods introduces Magnolia Bliss.
As Ramar Foods broadens its flavor offerings, the company aims to provide a healthier option to satisfy customers’ cravings while enjoying their favorite Filipino ice cream flavors.
The Magnolia Bliss line comes in Ube (purple yam) and Ube Macapuno (purple yam with coconut) flavors.
The Bliss line has only 180 calories per serving, 65% less sugar and 45% less fat compared to the company’s premium ice cream line.
“We have been hearing our customers ask for a lower-sugar option for years,” says Susie Quesada, president of Ramar Foods. “I am excited for Magnolia Bliss to hit the store shelves as an answer to our customers’ requests. Everyone deserves a treat and now they can enjoy Bliss.”
There’s also new Ube Cookies & Cream, which is a premium tropical ice cream made with purple yam and crushed cookie pieces.
For more information, link HERE.

CHOCOLATE AND PEANUT BUTTER INVADE U.S. FREEZERS (posted January 11, 2023)
Unilever North America introduces seven Reese’s peanut butter frozen dairy desserts.
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cones include a creamy peanut butter frozen dairy dessert base and crispy wafer cone drizzled with a chocolate flavored coating.
Reese’s Chocolate Cones include a chocolate frozen dairy dessert base paired with a peanut butter swirl, crispy wafer cone and is topped with a chocolatey drizzle.
Reese’s Peanut Butter Frozen Dairy Dessert Bar is a peanut butter frozen dairy dessert blended with peanut butter sauce and covered in a milk chocolatey coating and cake crumbs.
Reese’s Peanut Butter Sandwich features a peanut butter frozen dairy dessert filling with a peanut butter swirl packed between two chocolate wafers.
Reese’s Peanut Butter Light Ice Cream features peanut butter light ice cream with chunks of peanut butter cups and a peanut butter swirl.
Reese’s Mini Pieces Light Ice Cream features vanilla light ice cream with Reese’s mini pieces candy and features peanut butter swirl.
Reese’s Peanut Butter Frozen Dessert Cup is a frozen take on the iconic Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup featuring a peanut butter frozen dairy dessert blended with peanut butter swirl covered in a milk chocolatey coating.
The new Reese’s frozen treats line is the latest addition to Unilever Ice Cream’s expanding portfolio and partnership with The Hershey Company.

NEW ICE CREAM FLAVOR DEBUTS IN DAIRY AND NON-DAIRY FORMATS (posted December 29, 2023)
Ben & Jerry’s will roll out Lights! Caramel! Action! in 2023.
The new frozen dessert flavor marks the first time a concept debuts in a dairy and non-dairy format at the same time.
The flavor is a vanilla frozen dessert base with salted caramel swirls, graham cracker swirls and chunks of chocolate chip cookie dough.
So, how did this flavor make it to center stage? The brand teamed up with Ava DuVernay, an award-winning writer, filmmaker and television producer, to develop the flavor. She is the first African American woman to be nominated for an Academy Award as a director in any feature category.

SCOOPABLE SOFT-SERVE (posted December 20, 2022)
Wells Enterprises is rolling out Blue Bunny Soft.
This three-variety line-- Chocolate, Mint Chocolate Chip and Vanilla--of scoopable soft-serve ice cream is making its debut in 48-ounce tubs.
A two-thirds cup serving contains 170 to 200 calories and 9 to 11 grams of fat, depending on flavor.
The concept builds on the Blue Bunny Twist Cones introduced in early 2022. To achieve the characteristic creamy mouthfeel of soft-serve ice cream, the company relies on a proprietary blend of emulsifiers, stabilizers and aeration.
On Dec. 7, 2022, Ferrero Group announced it would be acquiring Wells Enterprises, a more than 100-year old dairy processor that made its home—LeMars, Iowa—the Ice Cream Capitol of the world.

FROZEN GREEK YOGURT SNACKS (posted December 14, 2022)
Yasso redesigns Poppables.
The bite-sized snack now comes in smaller pieces and in a shareable resealable bag.
Each bag contains 11 to 12 bite-size creamy Greek yogurt Poppables wrapped in the same delicious quinoa crunchy, dark chocolatey coating.
They come in three flavors: Coffee, Sea Salt Caramel and Vanilla.
One bite contains 35 calories.
A bag retails for $6.49.

A NEW SPIN ON ICE CREAM CONES (posted December 1, 2022)
Haagen-Dazs is rolling out Butter Cookie Cone novelties.
The new concept comes in three varieties.
There’s chocolate ice cream topped with chocolate fudge sauce, chocolate curls and cookie pieces; strawberry ice cream topped with white chocolate curls, raspberry sauce and cookie pieces; and vanilla ice cream topped with caramel sauce, chocolate curls and cookie pieces.
The 3.7-ounce cones are individually wrapped and come in boxes of four.

KICKING UP THE FESTIVE VIBE IN THE FREEZER (posted November 24, 2022)
Häagen-Dazs is offering Festive Dessert Collection in the U.K.
The limited-edition assortment contains two varieties in single-serve 95-milliliter portions.
Caramel, Lotus Biscoff Biscuit & Cream combines the flavor of Lotus Biscoff between ice cream and a caramel sauce, while Red Velvet Cheesecake is a mix of cheesecake-infused ice cream, with swirls of red velvet cocoa sauce, and bites of red velvet cake crumble pieces.
“We’re getting into the festive spirit with the launch of two truly iconic flavor combinations,” said Jose Alves, marketing manager. “As consumers look to trade up in the run-up to Christmas, the new Festive Dessert Collection is guaranteed to be a crowd pleaser.”

To read more about this product, link HERE to the November 18, 2022, blog titled “Five very different approaches to playing in the plant-based space. Is one of them right for you?”

HOLIDAY-INSPIRED ICE CREAM PINTS (posted November 17, 2022)
S. Martinelli’s & Co. has partnered with California-based McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams to launch a Central Coast Thanksgiving celebration.
Built on over 200 years of combined California heritage, the holiday-inspired flavor-- Apple Cider & Cranberry Jam Ice Cream--features Martinelli’s crisp, sweet, effervescent Sparkling Apple Cider infused into McConnell’s sweet cream ice cream, backed by ribbons and ribbons of McConnell’s house-made tart cranberry jam to create the ultimate Thanksgiving Day dessert.
Pints sell for $12 while supplies last.
For more information, link HERE.

SOUL FOOD ICE CREAM (posted November 7, 2022)
Rapper Earl “E-40” Stevens is rolling out Goon with the Spoon Soul Food ice cream.
E-40 is a multi-platinum hip-hop artist, spirits entrepreneur and chef. His passion for the culinary arts stems from his childhood upbringing in the inner city.
He entered the ice cream sector earlier this year with super-premium Goon with the Spoon pints in traditional flavors.
He is now expanding with a Soul Food line in seven flavors. They are: Black Wall Street, Sweet Potato Pie, Kinders BBQ Sauce, Peach Cobbler, Banana Pudding with Vanilla Wafers, Pecan Pie and Flock Chicken + Waffles.
The latter includes a dome of Flock-brand Chicken Skin Chips that are intended to be mixed into the maple syrup-flavored ice cream.

MADE-IN-ITALY GELATO NOVELTIES (posted November 2, 2022)
Private-label retailer Aldi is importing Sundae Shoppe Gelato Sandwiches and Bites into the U.S. market.
The Chocolate Biscotti Sandwich is a creamy frozen dairy dessert between two chocolate multigrain cookies and dipped in a rich chocolatey coating. They are sold four to a box with one containing 200 calories.
The Vanilla Biscotti Sandwich is a creamy frozen dairy dessert between two multigrain cookies and dipped in a rich chocolatey coating. They are sold four to a box with one containing 200 calories.
The Vanilla Gelato Bites are vanilla gelato enrobed in a chocolatey coating. They are sold 10 to a box and contain 80 calories.

To read more about this product, link HERE to the October 21, 2022, blog titled, "Explore how dairy foods fit into Whole Foods Market’s Trends for 2023."

To read more about this product, link HERE to the October 21, 2022, blog titled, "Explore how dairy foods fit into Whole Foods Market’s Trends for 2023."

HEAT-AND-EAT ICE CREAM SANDWICH (posted October 20, 2022)
N’Ice Burger provides an elevated sensory experience.
This Belgian-made frozen novelty is a sweet burger bun filled with vanilla chocolate chip ice cream.
Sold two to a carton, the consumer prepares the treat direct from the freezer. The buns are to be placed on the rack in a preheated 390F oven. After baking for 6 minutes, they are removed from the oven and served after being sprinkled with powdered sugar.
The treats are warm on the outside and cold inside.
They come with a “no drip guarantee.”
For more information, link HERE.

HEATING UP THE FREEZER (posted October 11, 2022)
McConnell’s introduces Red Clay Hot Honey Buttered Rum Ice Cream.
The hot honey trend is in full force and has now found its way to the ice cream category.
Red Clay’s hot honey is made with sustainably sourced, 100% raw wildflower honey infused with habanero mash for the perfect marriage of sweet meets heat.
McConnell’s is adding it as a variegate to rum-spiked ice cream that has hints of cinnamon and nutmeg, along with chunks of house-baked speculoos cookies.
The pints have a suggested retail price of $12.

FAMILIAR FLAVORS FROM EASIER TIMES (posted October 5, 2022)
Van Leeuwen introduces Nostalgic Ice Cream exclusively at Sprouts.
The exclusive launch includes a new pint flavor--Vegan Banana Bread Pudding—and two new specialty nostalgia ice cream bar flavors: Black & White Layer Cake and Strawberry Shortcake.
Van Leeuwen’s exclusive new flavors are permanently rolling into 390 Sprouts locations.
This is the brand’s first exclusive collaboration with Sprouts and its first exclusive launch to feature nostalgic ice cream bars.
Vegan Banana Bread Pudding is vegan banana ice cream, fudge swirls and brown sugar bread bites.
Black & White Layer Cake is chocolate ice cream wrapped in vanilla ice cream dunked in chocolate cookies.
Strawberry Shortcake is strawberry ice cream wrapped in vanilla ice cream dunked in strawberry cookies.

BETTER-FOR-YOU ICE CREAM FOR GAMERS (posted September 26, 2022)
N!ck’s launches ice cream in collaboration with gaming platform Minecraft.
Better-for-you brand N!ck’s is rolling out a limited-edition collection of light ice creams in square pints in collaboration with Minecraft.
The two Swedish companies were brought together by their shared heritage and a mutual desire to provide healthier snack and dessert options in and beyond the gaming community.
The four keto-friendly flavors are:
Cake Blocka (5 grams net carbs; 270 calories per pint): Birthday cake ice cream swirled with strawberries and dotted with sprinkles.
Emerald Minta (4 grams net carbs; 270 calories per pint): Mint ice cream with peppermint chips.
Enchanted Äpple Pie (5 grams net carbs; 280 calories per pint): Sweet apple pie ice cream with a swirl of graham cracker crumble.
Peanöt Choklad Glowdust (5 grams net carbs; 370 calories per pint): Chocolate ice cream with gold mines of peanut butter cups.
The ice cream collection is the first of its kind to bring Minecraft flavors to life in the real world, while also owning the iconic square pixelation design from the game.
The new distinctive square containers are a departure from N!ck’s traditional round pints.
The suggested retail price if $9.99.
For more information, link HERE.

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SEASONAL FROZEN NOVELTY (POSTED September 20, 2022)
Ruby Jewel releases limited-edition Spiced Pumpkin Ice Cream Sandwich.
Reminiscent of short fall days and crisp leaves, Ruby Jewel’s Spiced Pumpkin Ice Cream Sandwich proves ice cream isn’t just a summer treat.
The latest seasonal has hit the shelves for a limited time only.
Known as a labor of love at Ruby Jewel, this sandwich is handcrafted by using real pumpkin puree and mixing in quintessential fall spices.
The premium ice cream is made with real pumpkin rather than using flavorings or dyes. It is sandwiched between two brown sugar cookies, giving it the sweet and spicy flavor notes craved this season.

HEATING UP THE ICE CREAM CASE (posted September 13, 2022)
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream launches seven new flavors for fall of ice cream at 3,500 Walmart locations nationwide.
The rotation of new flavors includes Mexican Hot Chocolate made in collaboration with Tapatío Hot Sauce, Sweet Potato Marshmallow Casserole, Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll, Wildberry Layer Cake, along with fan-favorite core flavors Strawberry, Hazelnut Fudge Cookie and Honeycomb.
These Van Leeuwen pints will refresh the previous five flavors announced this summer, including the viral Grey Poupon with Salted Pretzels flavor.
For this third rotation at Walmart, Van Leeuwen partnered with Tapatío Hot Sauce to bring some heat to its ice cream.
“Heading into the season known for all things pumpkin, we are excited to offer Walmart shoppers a variety of fall-themed flavors that will quite literally spice up their ice cream selection at home,” says Ben Van Leeuwen, co-founder and CEO of Van Leeuwen Ice Cream.
For more information, link HERE.

BETTER-FOR-YOU ICE CREAM SANDWICHES (posted September 7, 2022)
Abilyn’s Frozen Bakery introduces Ice Cream Sanswich.
The new frozen novelties come in three varieties—Brownie, Chocolate Chip Cookie and Whoopie Pie—and are sold as individually wrapped single treats, with 10 units to the case-ready pack.
They are all natural and gluten free, getting the name Sanswich from the word “sans” meaning without. In this instance, it’s novelties without the bad stuff.
One 3.8-ounce Sanswich contains 320 to 360 calories, 12 to 17 grams of fat and 4 to 6 grams of protein, depending on variety.
For more information, link HERE.

HOT DOG-INSPIRED GELATO NOVELTY (posted August 29, 2022)
Oscar Mayer, a Kraft Heinz Company brand, teamed up with Popbar to introduce the first-ever “Cold Dog.”
It’s hot dog-flavored gelato on a stick, complete with a squirt of yellow mustard.
Stemming from Oscar Mayer’s “Stupid or Genius” campaign--focused on all the odd ways to enjoy the iconic wiener beyond grilling--the Cold Dog sparked a sizzling social media debate.
While a cold hot dog may be polarizing, tens of thousands of fans relished the idea of a hot dog-flavored frozen pop and crowned the Cold Dog “genius,” so the brand made it a reality.
“After the overwhelming fan excitement for our beloved Cold Dog, it was a no-brainer to make this hot dog-inspired frozen pop a reality,” says Anne Field, head of North American brand communications for Oscar Mayer. “For more than 130 years, Oscar Mayer has been sparking smiles and bringing levity into everyday moments, and we are thrilled to bring fans another wonderfully odd way to enjoy our iconic wiener while beating the summer heat.”
In celebration of the Cold Dog’s debut, Oscar Mayer’s iconic 27-foot hot dog on wheels donned an icy makeover to sample Cold Dogs. Fittingly outfitted as a frozen pop truck, the Wienermobile featured frosted windows, icicle-inspired decorations and more as it traveled to popular summertime destinations in New York City and the Jersey Shore.
“After the overwhelming fan excitement for our beloved Cold Dog, it was a no-brainer to make this hot dog-inspired frozen pop a reality”
The novelty boasts smokey, umami notes of Oscar Mayer’s iconic wiener, all topped with a signature swirl of “mustard.”
One novelty costs $2.00 at select Popbar locations.

PROBIOTIC SINGLE-SERVE FROZEN YOGURT CUPS (posted August 23, 2022)
Mixmi Brands, a multi-generational, family-owned company, is growing its Mixmi Froyo brand.
With a focus on functional ingredients and great taste, Mixmi Froyo is crafted without artificial ingredients and each cup contains billons of live and active cultures to support a healthy gut.
“We are in the business of improving America’s gut health one cup at a time,” says Chris Harlander, co-founder.
In addition to traditional yogurt cultures, Mixmi Froyo contains four probiotic cultures, including one of the best documented probiotic cultures, Bifidobacterium BB-12.
Mixmi Froyo comes in four packs of 4-ounce cups. Each cup contains only 90 calories.
Flavors are: Más Mango, Mint Chocolate, Orange Dream, Totally Vanilla, Ultimate Chocolate and Vanilla Cupcake.
For more information, link HERE.

GANACHE-ENROBED COFFEE ICE CREAM (posted August 16, 2022)
Nestlé is rolling out Nescafé Gold Cappuccino Ice Cream.
The company is creating a buzz in the ice cream world with the first product launch featuring Nescafé, which breaks new ground by using real coffee in both the coating and the ice cream core, as opposed to coffee flavors.
The coating is a ganache. It is made using Nestlé’s patented soft-coating technology, in contrast to the hard coatings used in typical chocolate-based stick ice creams.
“Leveraging this soft-coating technology, our teams met the challenge of finding the perfect balance between ‘coffee-ness,’ milkiness and sweetness, to bring the Nescafé Gold Cappuccino experience to life,” says Guglielmo Bonora, head of Nestlé R&D in Singapore. “The ganache is designed to melt at a similar rate to the ice cream core, so people can better enjoy the release of sweetness and coffee from the coating, alongside the ice cream.”
Global Head Confectionery and Ice Cream Strategic Business Unit, Alexander von Maillot, says, “We didn’t just want to make a coffee-flavored ice cream, but rather take the Nescafé coffee experience and recreate it in the ice cream category. This indulgent, premium ice cream is the perfect treat for consumers.”
Sold in a paper wrapper that is designed to be recycled via the paper stream, Nescafé Gold Cappuccino Ice Cream will be sold in Malaysia over the next few months, with a view to possible rollouts in further Nestlé ice cream markets worldwide.

IT’S NATIONAL MOCHI DAY (posted August 8, 2022)
Mochidoki is entering the retail sector with patent-pending packaging for its premium Mochi previously only sold through its New York store and mail order.
Mochidoki opened its first store in 2015 in New York City to sell culinary-inspired mochi crafted in collaboration with pastry chefs.
The company uses internationally sourced, high-quality ingredients and globally inspired, expertly crafted formulations to take customers on a journey of discovery.
The six dairy flavors are Black Sesame, Cake Batter, Matcha, Purple Sweet Potato, Strawberry and Vanilla Chip.
The two vegan flavors are Mango and Passion Fruit.
The new retail pack is designed to keep the mochi balls perfectly formed.
The matchbox-styled pack has a simple, sleek appearance. The outer box graphics place the mochi ice cream flavors front and center using vibrant imagery. Inside is a second, slide-out box that doubles as a mini serving tray to showcase the product and provide added functionality. Each box features a pull-tab for easy access.
With four pieces of 1.25-ounce mochi, each box has a suggested retail price of $7.99.
For more information, link HERE.

FAMILY-FOCUSED ICE CREAM BRAND ENTERS RETAIL FREEZERS (posted July 28, 2022)
Nineteen-year-old Jay Jay Brown is launching his first venture, Madison Brown Ice Cream, named after his sister.
The initial rollout is six flavors in pint containers. They are: Chocolate, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Cookies & Cream, Mint Chocolate Chip, Red Velvet and Vanilla.
The suggested retail price is $8.99 per pint.
Jay Jay Brown spent more than two years fulfilling his dream of launching a family brand around his family’s shared passion for ice cream. Jay Jay is responsible for leading the brand’s vision to redefine and establish a new culture of ice cream with the help of retail industry vet, Jen Francis who will be running the day-to-day and heading up the US sales department.
“Ice cream conjures feelings of summer sunshine, family laughs and true happiness that can only be captured with the perfect sweet bite,” says Francis, head of sales. “Madison Brown Ice Cream brings authentic family traditions around ice cream to life and we’re so excited to share our story with other families. No matter what the occasion, Madison Brown Ice Cream is proud to bring communities together helping them create new memories.”
“Inspired by my family, Madison Brown reminds me that a great scoop of ice cream brings people together,” says Jay Jay Brown, owner, and co-founder of Madison Brown. “As I start my own business venture, my family is there every step of the way within Madison Brown’s origin story. I’m so grateful for our incredible retail partners, from H-E-B in Texas to BevMo in Arizona and California and of course, Walmart.com, for believing in this vision.”
For more information, link HERE.

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DAIRY INGREDIENT-DENSE DESSERT (posted July 19, 2022)
Aldi introduces frozen Pie Bites.
Available in Banana Cream and Coconut Cream varieties, the bites are loaded with dairy ingredients, including butter (in the graham crust), cream, nonfat dry milk, sweetened condensed milk and whey.
The bites are sold frozen, but should be partially thawed before serving.
They come 10 to a 6-ounce box, with one bite containing 70 calories.

REAL DAIRY CHEESECAKE IN A FROZEN BITE-SIZED PIECE (posted July 13, 2022)
Old World Productions introduces Carnegie Deli Chocolate Covered Cheesecake Bites.
Carnegie Deli, the famous New York Jewish delicatessen that shuttered its door at the end of 2016, lives on through its frozen New York-style cheesecakes. And now, the famous dessert in poppable.
Watch THIS 30-second spot on the product innovation.

SUMMER-TIME ICE CREAM FLAVORS (posted July 5, 2022)
Jeni’s introduces The Pool Collection.
This series of five limited-edition flavors is described as “chill as a cabana in the shade and as refreshing as diving into the deep end.”
What’s on deck? Here's the lineup:
Bombastix Sundae Cone ice cream is double vanilla cream with gooey fudge and chocolate-covered waffle cone chunks.
Butterscotch Popcorn ice cream is sun-popped popcorn ice cream with a butterscotch crunch.
Golden Nectar ice cream is golden sweet cream that tastes like a chilled summer chai (minus the tea) with firecracker-like snaps of aerated toffee candy.
Watermelon Taffy ice cream is uber creamy with the taste of tart candied watermelon.
Dairy-free Lemon Bar has a lemon, shortbread crust, and rich coconut cream.

CRYOGENICALLY FROZEN WHEY BEADS (posted June 28, 2022)
40 Below Joe is introducing The Fruity Whey.
The company uses whey that has not been dried or processed, in essence, upcycles fresh whey, and adds real fruits to give this frozen product a bright, fresh and full-bodied flavor.
Containing all-natural proteins, vitamins, minerals and less than 100 calories per serving, this cryogenically frozen treat will make its debut in five flavors.
They are: Blueberry, Strawberry, Lemon, Pineapple Mango and Raspberry.

A FUSION OF FROZEN FLAVORS (posted June 23, 2022)
Dairy Farmers of America introduces Kemps MASHups Ice Cream.
The new concept comes in four offerings. They are:
Brownies & Blondies (chocolate- and vanilla-flavored ice cream with salted blondie graham swirl, brownies and blondie brownie pieces)
Brownies & Cookie Dough (vanilla-flavored ice cream with brownies, cookie dough pieces and sea salt cookie fudge swirl)
Peanut Butter & Brownies (chocolate- and vanilla-flavored ice cream with peanut butter swirl, brownies and peanut butter cookie dough)
Peanut Butter & Cookies ‘N Cream (vanilla-flavored ice cream with peanut butter swirl and cookie pieces)
MASHups come in 1.5-quart containers.
A two-thirds cup serving contains 230 to 240 calories, 13 to 14 grams of fat, 17 to 21 grams of sugar, and 3 to 4 grams of protein.
Dairy ingredients include milkfat, nonfat milk, sweet cream buttermilk and whey.

NOSTALGIC SUMMER FROZEN TREAT (posted June 16, 2022)
Ruby Jewel rolls out seasonal Campfire S’mores Ice Cream Sandwich.
Consumers can enjoy the best of both worlds--cool summer treat and the quintessential campfire dessert s’mores—thanks to this recent seasonal rollout from Portland, Ore.-based Ruby Jewel.
This ice cream sandwich features indulgent chocolate marshmallow cookies—mini marshmallows are baked right into the handcrafted cookie--with honey graham ice cream.
The limited-edition 5.25-ounce sandwich is sold as a single-serve item.
For more information, link HERE.

THAWING THE FROZEN DESSERT INDUSTRY (posted June 13, 2022)
SOLATO introduces a countertop rapid freezing machine, along with an assortment of Gelato Capsules.
This Israeli company developed a system that uses single-serve refrigerated capsules to produce gelato, frozen yogurt, sorbet and frozen coffee.
The technology freezes and expels air into the capsules and in less than 60 seconds, produces fresh, smooth frozen desserts.
Compared with traditional ice cream production, the single-serve capsule system uses 85% less energy, the carbon footprint is decreased by 95% and drives 60% improvement in transportation and storage capacity.
The innovative approach eliminates the frozen production and supply chain involved in delivering ice cream to the consumer.
The capsules are produced by local partners using no preservatives, no artificial colorings and no artificial flavoring, with up to 40% less sugar than traditional ice cream.
Initial gelato flavors for the U.S. market include Dark Chocolate, Hazelnut, Mixed Berry and Vanilla.
For more information, link HERE.

A FROZEN IN CELEBRATION FOR NATIONAL TEA DAY (posted June 8, 2022)
Creamalicious and McAlister’s Deli have teamed up to offer limited-edition McAlister’s Deli Famous Sweet Tea Ice Cream.
This one-of-a-kind summer treat will debut for National Iced Tea Day on June 10.
It’s a transformation of the deli’s iconic beverage into a rich, velvety ice cream featuring notes of sugar cookie and lemon swirls.
“We’re thrilled to put such a fun twist on our most iconic menu item and allow fans the opportunity to experience their favorite sweet tea in a new way,” says Courtney Bufford, executive chef at McAlister’s Deli. “With Creamalicious being known for transforming blissful Southern recipes into ice cream, we knew they were the perfect partner to collaborate on a unique confection out of our famous sweet tea.”
The new dessert is made with premium high-quality ingredients, churned with natural black tea and has no artificial flavors or coloring, ensuring each spoonful is as indulgent as the next.
“Creamalicious was born out of honoring traditional dessert recipes passed down for generations and churned to take people deep into the heart of the South where ice cream means connecting with loved ones over a spoonful of goodness,” says Creamalicious Owner and Executive Chef Liz Rogers.
Starting June 10, consumers can sweeten their summer by purchasing a pint for $7.99 at participating McAlister’s Deli’s 500-plus locations nationwide, while supplies last. It’s also available on the Creamalicious website.

BETTER-FOR-YOU NOVELTIES (posted May 31, 2022)
Enlightened now offers lower-sugar Sundae Cones in light ice cream and frozen Greek yogurt varieties.
All of the new Enlightened Sundae Cones are sweetened with monk fruit and start at 6 grams of sugar and 140 calories per cone (compared to 22 grams of sugar and 300 calories in a classic Nestle Drumstick Vanilla Sundae Cone), according to the company.
Like many other ice cream sundae cones, Enlightened’s version includes a crispy cone. They are also topped with nuts and chocolate. Varieties are: Caramel Fudge, Peanut Butter Fudge and Vanilla Fudge.
Enlightened frozen Greek yogurt Sundae Cone varieties are Caramel Dark Chocolate Almond Butter, Strawberry Shortcake and Vanilla Honey.
The 4-ounce cones are sold in boxes of three for a suggested price of $5.99.

FARM-FRESH CHERRY APPEAL (posted May 18, 2022)
Ben & Jerry’s is introducing Limited Batch Cherry Crumble.
The brand’s Cherry Garcia has held the #1 spot on the list of Ben & Jerry’s Fan Favorites for 25 years and remains one of the company’s most popular flavors of all time. But that reign may be in jeopardy now, thanks to new Cherry Crumble.
Deconstructing a fruit crisp, the foundation of Cherry Crumble is a butter ice cream base where the cherry fruit flavor is front and center, along with swirls of oat crumble.
“We were inspired by spring, fresh fruit and the memory of taking a fresh cherry crumble out of the oven,” says Flavor Guru Colleen Rossell, Cherry Crumble’s creator. “With so many caramels, chocolates and peanut butter flavors available, this is a refreshing choice with the right amount of sweetness, fruit and rich indulgence. It’s the perfect balance!”
Cherry Crumble has a suggested retail price of $5.49.

For more information on this product, link HERE to the May 13, 2022 blog titled "Dairy Done Right has a Place in a Plant-Forward Diet."

LIMITED-TIME ICE CREAM PACKED WITH GOODIES (posted May 9, 2022)
Blue Bell introduces Chocolate Peanut Butter Overload.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Overload is a smooth milk chocolate ice cream loaded with chocolate-coated peanut butter cups and peanut butter cookie dough pieces.
“Anyone who loves the combination of chocolate and peanut butter should make a detour to their nearest grocery store and grab a carton of our new ice cream as soon as possible,” says Joe Robertson, executive director of advertising and marketing for Blue Bell. “Our Milk Chocolate Ice Cream blends perfectly with the chocolate-coated peanut butter cups, and the peanut butter cookie dough pieces add another level of flavor. It is double the chocolate and double the peanut butter perfectly mixed together in one carton!”
The new limited-time flavor comes in half-gallon and pint containers.
Also available from Blue Bell this month is Bride’s Cake, a luscious almond ice cream with white cake pieces surrounded by a rich amaretto cream cheese icing. Bride’s Cake is available in the pint and half-gallon sizes.
And, Southern Blackberry Cobbler returns to stores in the half-gallon size. The flavor is a creamy ice cream with a luscious blackberry flavor combined with flaky pie crust pieces and a blackberry sauce swirl.
For more information, link HERE.

INDIAN-STYLE PREMIUM ICE CREAM (posted April 20, 2022)
Heritage Kulfi is launching eight varieties of Kulfi.
The Princeton, N.J.-based ice cream company was founded by Mansoor Ahmed.
Heritage Kulfi is a nod to Ahmed’s South Asian background and love of an Indian-style of ice cream called kulfi, which is best known for its extremely creamy taste and dense texture.
The ice creams are debuting in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania in pint containers.
The eight varieties, which are made with very little air and lots of cream, are: Alphonso Mango, Cardamom Chai, Coconut, Earl Grey, Pistachio, Rosewater, Saffron and Vanilla Bean.
Having worked in distribution of other South Asian ice creams for several years, he saw an opportunity to make something new. Ahmed started his own company to make the highest quality ice cream with locally sourced, premium ingredients. This was not an easy task with the supply chain and sourcing disruptions of the past two years. But he secured the ingredients and fine-tuned the recipes in time to launch this past winter.
A few flavors required reinventing the industry’s standards for ice cream production. For example, Ahmed wanted to make an ice cream that captured the taste, smell and feeling of homemade chai. The biggest issue with that idea is that chai spices change in the cooking process and existing methods of ice cream production could not replicate this difference. So Ahmed invented a new process for drawing out the full breadth of spices like cardamom and cloves.
Beyond the unique flavors and production methods, all Heritage Kulfi ice creams are all-natural, non-GMO, gluten-free and egg-free.
For more information, link HERE.

FROZEN GREEK YOGURT MOCHI (posted April 12, 2022)
Yasso continues to pioneer the snacking category with the first-ever Frozen Greek Yogurt Mochi.
The new snack is made with frozen Greek yogurt wrapped in fluffy, sweet rice dough.
It comes in four flavors: Chocolate, Mango, Strawberry and Vanilla.
Each individual mochi is 80 calories.
Staying true to Yasso’s standards, the product has no artificial ingredients, is gluten free and packs big flavor.
“The launch of Yasso Mochi furthers our position as a leader in frozen snacking as we continue to innovate outstanding new products that marry superior taste and quality nutrition and that we believe exceed any other option in the category,” says Craig Shiesley, chief executive officer. “This new platform allows consumers to reach for Yasso during new occasions and delivers on our brand promise of permissible indulgence, marrying superior, delicious taste with quality nutritionals, now in a new snackable format.”
The suggested retail price of a six-pack is $5.99.
For more information, link HERE.

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DAIRY ALTERNATIVE COMPANY ADDS DAIRY TO LINEUP (posted March 29, 2022)
Cosmic Bliss introduces Grass-fed Ice Cream.
Seventeen-year-old plant-based frozen dessert brand Coconut Bliss recognizes the power of sustainable dairy and has changed its name to Cosmic Bliss and has added organic, humane, grass-fed dairy ice cream to its frozen dessert lineup.
With 97% of the ice cream sold in the U.S. made from real dairy, the company set out to create a delicious, sustainable line of products that credibly addresses those who still eat and want real, responsible dairy.
To read more about how this “Dairy-alt business adds dairy to product line,” please link HERE to an article I wrote for Food Business News.
The new dairy ice cream line come in seven flavors: Banana Caramel Flambé, Chocolate Euphoria, Hazelnut Fudge Crunch, Peanut Butter Blitz, Strawberry Lemon Shortbread, Twisted Cookie Dough and Vanilla Bean Nirvana.
They are packed in 14-ounce pints and have a suggested retail price of $8.99.
For more information, link HERE.

TWO FLAVORS OF ICE CREAM IN ONE NOVELTY BAR (posted March 24, 2022)
Turkey Hill is introducing Dipped Duos, which features two premium ice cream flavors swirled together in one bar and covered in a rich milk chocolate coating.
Dipped Duos ice cream bars come in four varieties. They are: Caramel & Chocolate, Peanut Butter & Chocolate, Strawberry & Vanilla Bean and Vanilla Bean & Chocolate.
The new premium ice cream bars join Turkey Hill’s existing novelty portfolio including Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches, Fruit & Cream Bars and Layered Sundaes.
“Last year we unveiled 16 new products to our novelties line and we are excited to continue to grow our novelty portfolio even further with the launch of Dipped Duos,” says Kriston Ohm, vice president of marketing. “Featuring Turkey Hill’s signature creamy premium ice cream and a smooth rich milk chocolate coating, Dipped Duos are the perfect way to treat yourself.”
Individually wrapped bars are sold in boxes of three with a suggested retail price of $3.79.
For more information, link HERE.

SUPERPREMIUM CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM PINTS (posted March 21, 2022)
Boardwalk Frozen Treats has partnered with Godiva premium chocolate to offer it in ice cream format.
The decadent assortment of seven ice creams was inspired by Godiva’s best-selling and most classic chocolate pieces and flavor profiles.
“At Godiva, our number-one priority is to provide best-in-class, high-quality products across all categories, so we collaborated closely with our partners at Boardwalk to ensure that Godiva’s commitments to innovation, premium ingredients and quality were reflected in the product before we provided our stamp of approval,” says Godiva’s Global Executive Chef Thierry Muret. “When perfecting the Godiva ice cream recipes, we wanted to ensure every bite reminded our fans of Godiva’s iconic chocolate pieces. We worked tirelessly to perfect the flavors to ensure we encapsulated the classic decadence that Godiva is known for. We’re excited for consumers to experience Godiva’s ice cream, in rich flavors reminiscent of our chocolate dipped strawberries, mint medallion chocolate pieces and more.”
The seven flavors are:
Caramel Embrace: vanilla ice cream with milk chocolate caramel swirl and milk chocolate caramel cups
Chocolate Strawberry: strawberry ice cream with strawberry pieces, dark chocolatey swirl and dark chocolatey flakes
Hazelnut Crunch: vanilla ice cream with chocolatey hazelnut swirl and crunchy hazelnut brittle pieces
Midnight Swirl: dark chocolate ice cream with a fudge swirl and dark chocolatey flakes
Mint Medallion: white mint ice cream with fudge swirl and dark chocolatey flakes
Praline Cone Crunch: chocolate ice cream with dipped waffle cone pieces, almond praline crunchies and chocolate ribbon
Salted Caramel Brownie: chocolate ice cream with salted caramel swirl and baked brownie pieces
For more information, link HERE.

REFRIGERATED YOGURT BRAND FINDS ITS WAY TO THE FREEZER (posted March 15, 2022)
Noosa is rolling out Noosa Frozen Yoghurt Gelato.
The company’s decadent whole milk yogurt with live and active cultures is now available in frozen in 14-ounce containers.
The four varieties are: Chocolate Fudge, Honey Vanilla Bean, Sea Salt Caramel and Strawberries & Cream.

For more information on this product, link HERE to the March 11, 2022, blog titled "Expo West 2022: Progress with Plant-Based, Dairy-Style Products."

CERTIFIED GLUTEN-FREE DAIRY AND NON-DAIRY ORGANIC NOVELTIES (posted March 10, 2022)
Alden’s Organic expands its frozen novelty business with portion-controlled treats that are satisfying grab-and-go options made with certified organic ingredients and all are certified gluten free.
There are five new offerings.
One is dairy based: Strawberry Cream Swirl Bar is made with fresh organic cream swirled with real strawberry sorbet.
The other four are made with the company’s dairy-free frozen dessert blend consisting of: organic cane sugar, organic coconut oil, organic tapioca syrup, organic inulin, organic brown rice, organic whole oat flour, organic acacia gum, organic pea protein, organic soy lecithin, organic guar gum and organic locust bean gum.
The dairy-free varieties are: Coffee Swirl Bar, Dark Chocolate Almond Bar, Dark Chocolate Vanilla Bar and Vanilla Bean Round Sammie.
“Consumers are snacking more than ever, and they are reaching for portion-controlled novelties to satisfy cravings throughout the day,” says Joelle Simmons, senior vice president of sales and marketing. “Our new novelties are a delicious way to add a moment of indulgence, joy or connection, and we have a variety of options that everyone can enjoy.”
For more information link HERE.

CANADIAN BAKERY AND BEVERAGE FLAVORS GET FROZEN (posted March 1, 2022)
Tim Hortons brings the flavors of its iconic cafe to the freezer with the launch of Tim Hortons Ice Cream.
The ice cream pints comes in five varieties— Apple Fritter, Birthday Cake Timbits, Double Chocolate Donut, Fruit Explosion and Salted Caramel Iced Capp—and is made in Canada in partnership with the Tillsonburg, Ontario-based ice cream producer Shaw’s.
The ice creams are made with 100% Canadian dairy.
“Tim Hortons has been a beloved taste of Canada since 1964 and we’re really excited to be re-imagining some of our most popular flavors as ice creams,” says Sourabh Malik, vice president of CPG at Tim Hortons.
Tim Hortons Ice Cream expands the Tim brand’s footprint in grocery stores, where Canadians can already pick up Tim Horton’s soups, breakfast cereals, granola bars and make-at-home coffees and other hot beverages.

FRUITY, CREAMY NOVELTIES (posted February 16, 2022)
Häagen-Dazs goes tropical in Malaysia with new ice cream stick bars.
The brand now offers two popular pint flavors—Cantaloupe Melon and Mango & Cream—in a stick novelty format.
Cantaloupe Melon is made with juicy melons from Europe and the Mediterranean. The puree is folded into smooth Häagen-Dazs ice-cream. The bar is coated with a raspberry-infused white chocolate.
Mango & Cream has the sweet taste of real mango puree folded into smooth Häagen-Dazs ice-cream and includes identifiable chunks of real mango. The bar is coated with a strawberry-infused white chocolate.
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ICE CREAM WITH CHEW (posted February 8, 2022)
Little Jasmine showcases Brown Sugar Milk Tea Boba Ice Cream
This women-owned California-based company produces the ice cream in the U.S. but uses real boba imported from Taiwan.
Sold in pint containers, a 2/3-cup serving contains 320 calories, 15 grams of fat, 37 grams of sugar and 4 grams of protein.
For more information, link HERE.

NATIONAL ICE CREAM FOR BREAKFAST DAY IS THIS SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5 (posted February 3, 2022)
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams introduces Maple Soaked Pancakes ice cream.
The new limited-edition flavor is made using salted butter and real Vermont maple syrup for an authentic flavor that invokes a triple stack of pancakes on a weekend morning.
Jeni’s believes more ice cream should be enjoyed before noon and is on a mission to set a new world record for the most people eating ice cream for breakfast. This year is the sixth time the ice cream brand has celebrated this most delicious of holidays, but the first time the brand has set out to set the world record.
Fans will don their favorite daytime pajamas and share a photo or video of themselves indulging in their favorite ice cream using the hashtag #IceCreamIsBreakfast. Posts must be from a public social account to be counted.

SNACK TIME IS FOREVER CHANGED (posted January 31, 2022)
Hudsonville Ice Cream and Little Debbie are collaborating again to put a cold, creamy twist on classic snack cakes.
These two family-owned brands are rolling out seven new ice cream flavors at Walmart stores on February 1st.
The flavors are:
Cosmic Brownies: Brownie batter ice cream filled with mini rainbow chips and brownie pieces
Honey Buns: Honey bun flavored ice cream with glazed honey bun pieces and a sweet cinnamon swirl
Nutty Bars: Peanut butter ice cream swirled with chocolatey waffle cone pieces and a thick fudge swirl
Oatmeal Creme Pies: Vanilla creme ice cream with soft oatmeal cookie pieces and a hint of molasses
Strawberry Shortcake Rolls: White cake ice cream with yellow cake pieces and a tart strawberry swirl
Swiss Rolls: Chocolatey cake ice cream with chocolate cake pieces and a swirl of whipped cream
Zebra Cakes: White cake ice cream with yellow cake pieces and a milk chocolate fudge swirl
Walmart is pricing them at $2.50 each.
These new flavors from Hudsonville Ice Cream and Little Debbie follow the wildly popular Christmas Tree Cakes ice cream, which was introduced in November and became an immediate sensation for the holiday season. All seven flavors will be available year-round.

INDULGING IN ICE CREAM FOR EMPOWERMENT (posted January 25, 2022)
Haagen-Dazs introduces the “Spoil Yourself Sweet” line.
The new 14-ounce line is all about indulgence.
The carton graphics were designed by Jade Purple Brown, an artist living in New York City. Her work uses strong figures, vibrant colors and messages of optimism to create new, dynamic worlds of individuality and empowerment.
The five varieties are:
Black & White Cookie: Inspired by New York’s classic black and white cookie, the flavor mixes vanilla bean ice cream with soft cookie pieces and ripples of chocolate frosting. (410 calories per 2/3 cup serving)
Coffee Chocolate Brownie: Classic coffee ice cream gets swirled with gooey brownies, rich espresso chocolate sauce and crunchy cocoa nibs. (360 calories per 2/3 cup serving)
Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel: Chocolate ice cream and thick, creamy peanut butter are complemented by crunchy, lightly salted pretzel pieces. (450 calories per 2/3 cup serving)
Dulce De Leche Churro: Cinnamon churro ice cream and thick, gooey dulce de leche sauce is mixed with crispy, cinnamon-y churro pieces. (390 calories per 2/3 cup serving)
Summer Berry Cake Pop: Velvety strawberry ice cream gets swirled with sweet cream ice cream and finished with fluffy cake pieces and a tangy raspberry sauce. (320 calories per 2/3 cup serving)

SOFT-SERVE CONES WITH A FLAVORFUL TWIST (posted January 18, 2022)
Wells Enterprises introduces Blue Bunny Twist Cones.
A sugar cone gets filled with two flavors of soft-serve dairy dessert along with a ribbon of either fudge or strawberry.
Varieties are: Chocolate Peanut Butter, Chocolate Vanilla and Strawberry Cheesecake.
The individually wrapped 4.5-ounce novelties are sold in boxes of four.

MULTI-SENSORIAL ICE CREAM (posted January 10, 2022)
Häagen-Dazs introduces Twist & Crunch in Singapore.
The new 14-ounce line comes in three varieties.
Each variety is swirled with chocolate variegate that includes crunchy chocolate stracciatella bits that add texture.
Belgian Chocolate & Vanilla Crunch is the “anything but basic” variety.
Belgian Chocolate & Strawberry Crunch is Belgian chocolate ice cream made with 50% cocoa that contrasts with strawberry ice cream with pieces of strawberry. This flavor is also available as a stick bar novelty.
Dark Chocolate & Green Tea is dark chocolate ice cream made with 72% cocoa. It is paired with fragrant, umami matcha green tea ice cream.

INTRODUCING A DELICIOUS UNSOLVED CASE IN THE FREEZER (posted January 5, 2022)
Turkey Hill is adding a new limited-edition flavor to its portfolio, but the flavor is a mystery and its sure to get fans talking.
For the first time ever, Turkey Hill is inviting flavor detectives across the nation to crack the case of its all-new Mystery Flavor. Consumers can test their luck at guessing the flavor for a chance to win free ice cream for life.
“Surprising our fans with a delicious, but mysterious new flavor is what the Mystery Flavor is all about,” says Kriston Ohm, vice president, marketing. “We like to have fun at Turkey Hill and we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to bring the unexpected to the freezer aisle.”
Fans won’t have to wait long to learn the Mystery Flavor as Turkey Hill will uncover the mystery on March 14.
From now until then, consumers simply scan the QR code on pack or visit the website to submit their best guess.
A 48-ounce container has a suggested retail price of $4.29.
For more information and official rules, link HERE.

SUPER-INDULGENT SUPERPREMIUM ICE CREAM (posted December 27, 2021)
Food Union introduces Premia Cream de le Cream, a more indulgent and cream-focused ice cream.
The line comes in three varieties, all infused with real cream and indulgent inclusions and packaged in environmentally friendly carboard tubs.
Premia Cream de la Cream Vanilla ice cream includes cookie dough and salted caramel sauce.
Premia Cream de la Cream Banana ice cream includes peanut cream and chocolate cookies.
Premia Cream de la Cream Chocolate ice cream includes chocolate chip cookies and peanut cream.
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HOLIDAY-INSPIRED ICE CREAM FLAVORS (posted December 20, 2021)
Blue Bell introduces Eggnog Ice Cream and brings back other holiday favorites.
The new flavor is eggnog-flavored French ice cream with flecks of nutmeg and a whipped topping swirl.
“Many people compare eggnog to ice cream because of its creamy texture,” says Jimmy Lawhorn, vice president, sales and marketing for Blue Bell. “Our ice cream captures the flavor of eggnog perfectly. Your first spoonful is sweet, then you immediately taste a hint of nutmeg. Eggnog is a very popular drink during the Christmas season, but we think our new ice cream could very well take its place.”
Two additional holiday-inspired flavors are now available in stores.
Christmas Cookies combines chocolate chip, snickerdoodle and sugar cookies in a sugar cookie ice cream with red sprinkles and a green icing swirl.
Peppermint is a cool, refreshing peppermint ice cream sprinkled with peppermint candy pieces.
All three limited-edition flavors come in half gallon tubs.
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NEW CONE NOVELTIES WILL BE GOING ANIMAL FREE IN 2022 (posted December 16, 2021)
Coolhaus has rolled out dairy and dairy-free frozen cone novelties.
The three dairy cones are:
Cookies & Cream: Cookies and cream ice cream with a white chocolate coated chocolate waffle cone
Farmer’s Market Strawberry: Strawberry ice cream in a white chocolate coated waffle cone
Street Cart Churro Dough: Churro dough and chocolate chip ice cream in a chocolate fudge coated waffle cone
The three dairy-free cones are: Cookie Dough, Cookies & Cream and Farmer’s Market Strawberry.
The individually wrapped cones are sold in boxes of three. The dairy box is $14, while the dairy-free box is $16.
And, as of Dec. 13, 2021, Coolhaus is now a part of The Urgent Company. That means the company will be transitioning all of its dairy products to Perfect Day’s animal-free milk protein. Obviously, this will require additional ingredients and formulation adjustments to account for the missing milkfat. Remember, nothing beats real dairy ingredients!
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GAME-DAY INDULGENCE ENGAGES FOOTBALL FANS (posted December 1, 2021)
Perry’s Ice Cream Company launches Hey-Ey-Sundae!, which is a blend of nougat ice cream with salty caramel swirls and brownie dough pieces.
It is the latest creation in Perry’s longstanding collaboration with the Buffalo Bills. The new flavor also kicks off a charitable partnership with the Buffalo Bills Foundation, with a donation being made from every sale.
The name is inspired by the Bills’ “Shout” fight song, the iconic anthem that unites generations of Bills fans.
The new flavor is available in 1.5-quart cartons at retailers across Western New York, Central New York and Erie, Pa. It will also be available at participating Perry’s scoop shops across these regions.
Perry’s is the official ice cream of the Buffalo Bills, and Hey-Ey-Sundae! is the fourth co-branded flavor created by this partnership, following Brownie Blitz (2008), Rockpile to the Ralph (2009, the Bills’ 50th Anniversary flavor) and Sundae at the Ralph (2016).
“Hey-Ey-Sundae! celebrates our hometown team and honors the tradition of fan-favorite Brownie Blitz,” says Perry’s President and CEO Robert Denning. “While brownie dough pieces are still included, we’ve given this flavor a fresh take, with a nougat base and salty caramel swirls for a salty-sweet game day (or any day) indulgence.”
The Buffalo Bills Foundation is dedicated to preventing child hunger, increasing access to nutritious food for families and supporting healthy eating in the Western New York region.
Perry’s is a fourth-generation, family-owned-and-operated company with more than a century dedicated to its craft. Known for its slow-cooked, exceptionally creamy ice cream, Perry’s uses high-quality ingredients, fresh milk and cream from local farms.
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EXTRAS FOR THE HOLIDAYS (posted November 25, 2021)
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams releases five holiday flavors.
The seasonal varieties are perfect for adding the right amount of “extra” to holiday celebrations.
The five flavors are:
Cognac with Gingerbread: cognac ice cream with dark caramel sauce and spiced gingerbread cake
Mexican Hot Chocolate: milk chocolate ice cream spiked with cinnamon and cayenne
Pistachio Macaron: roasted pistachio ice cream with a savory finish and meringue-like honey texture
Sugar Plum: plum wine sweet ice cream with Amaretti cookies and plum jam
White Chocolate Peppermint: white chocolate ice cream with swirls of pink and white peppermint and white chocolate freckles
The offerings are available for nationwide shipping at jenis.com, at Jeni’s scoop shops across the country and in select grocery stores.
“This time of year I like to say we’ve done the work for you. We’ve spent months baking, roasting, chopping and churning the most delicious ingredients we can find into memorable flavors worth sharing,” says Jeni Britton, founder. “They’re made with my style of entertaining in mind: low-lift, high-impact. As in, ‘open a pint and serve the ice cream in a fancy coupe.’ That’s it! A few, voluptuous bites are all you really need at the end of a big meal or holiday party.”
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TWO HOLIDAY FAVORITES IN ONE PINT (posted November 22, 2021)
McConnell’s offers new limited-release Egg Nog & Snickerdoodle Swirl in its Holiday Bundle.
Egg Nog & Snickerdoodle Swirl is bourbon-spiked, nutmeg-spiced sweet cream ice cream accompanied by swirls of cinnamon-infused snickerdoodle cookies. Pints sell for $12.00.
The new flavor is also part of McConnell’s Holiday Bundle of five pints, which sells online for $58.
The bundle includes Vanilla Bean, which is made with R.R. Lochhead vanilla, and three other seasonal flavors. They are:
Reindeer Tracks: Dark chocolate ice cream spiked with peppermint candy and heaps of rich, cream-filled, chewy chocolate cookies.
Pumpkin Caramel & Candied Pecans: Rich, salted caramel swirled into spiced pumpkin ice cream and topped off with toasted, buttery pecan pralines.
Peppermint Stick: Organic peppermint-flavored ice cream gets paired with bits of peppermint candy and a splash of R.R. Lochhead vanilla.
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‘TIS THE SEASON (posted November 18, 2021)
Nick’s introduces three seasonal varieties of its Swedish-style Light Ice Cream.
The company, with U.S. offices in Los Angeles, was the first frozen dessert to incorporate EPG (esterified propoxylated glycerol) into its better-for-you product. The line launched in the U.S. in the fall of 2019 with 16 light ice cream flavors that have 70% of the calories of traditional full-fat ice cream, are keto friendly and have no added sugar.
The EPG is a new alternative fat technology that reduces calories from fat by 92% for each unit of fat replaced. It also reduces total calories, as EPG provides only 0.7 calories/gram, while traditional fat delivers 9 calories/gram. This allows for improved nutrition profiles.
Cream is the first ingredient. Second is a dairy protein blend containing milk protein concentrate and whey protein isolate.
The product is sweetened with allulose, soluble corn fiber, chicory root fiber, sorbitol, erythritol, stevia and monk fruit extract.
The three limited-edition varieties are: Äpple Pie, Cheesecake Snö-flaka and Pepparmynta.
One pint contains 260 to 290 calories, 15 to 18 grams of fat, 9 to 12 grams of protein, and 5 to 8 grams of net carbohydrates.
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A TRIO OF SEASONAL ICE CREAM FAVORITES (posted November 15, 2021)
Aldi introduces Sundae Shoppe Gelato Flight.
Imported from Italy, the flight contains three 4.4-ounce containers of seasonal gelato.
Flavors are: Candy Cane, Eggnog Cinnamon and Pumpkin Pie.
The flight sells for $3.99 and will be available beginning November 17.

JUST FOR THE HOLIDAYS: TWO TREATS IN ONE (posted November 9, 2021)
Hudsonville Ice Cream is mixing snack cakes and ice cream this holiday season with the rollout of limited-edition Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes Ice Cream.
The new flavor joins the creamery’s popular Peppermint Stick as part of the business’ seasonal offerings.
The cake-based ice cream can be found exclusively in the freezer aisle at Walmart.
The flavor features a white cake ice cream base with pieces of pound cake, green sprinkles and a red frosting swirl in a reimagining of the snack, which debuted in 1985.
Peppermint Stick will return to freezers at all stores that carry Hudsonville Ice Cream. The flavor fuses candy cane pieces and vanilla ice cream.
Hudsonville Ice Cream, based in Holland, is family-owned, with over nine decades of history in West Michigan.
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FESTIVE SINGLE-SERVE ICE CREAM (posted October 19, 2021)
Mars Wrigley is rolling out M&M’S Ice Cream Holiday Fun Cups.
M&M’S Ice Cream Holiday Fun Cups, on shelves this month, are filled with vanilla-flavored ice cream, a chocolate swirl and mixed with plenty of festive red and green M&M’S Minis.
“We know that Americans enjoy ice cream all year round, not just during the warmer months, so we wanted to deliver something special to fans for the holidays,” says Jayesh Shah, Mars Ice Cream Marketing Director. “This year, ice cream and M&M’S lovers alike can celebrate the season with the flavors they know and love, but now with an additional hint of excitement and festive joy with our M&M’S Ice Cream Holiday Fun Cups.”
The 3-ounce cups come 10 to a pack.
One cup contains 130 calories.

TRADITIONAL GELATARIA ICE CREAM (posted October 13, 2021)
Callipo Gelateria offers Tartufo di Pizzo for retail markets.
Gelateria Callipo’s Tartufo, a typical product from Pizzo of Calabria’s renowned gelato tradition, is characterized by a creamy center and premium ingredients.
The single portions come two to a box and in four varieties.
They are: Coffee and Cream (a coffee liquid center covered by layered coffee and cream gelatos and topped with almond brittle), Hazelnut and Chocolate (a dark chocolate liquid center covered by layered hazelnut and chocolate gelatos and dusted in cocoa from Western Africa), Limoncello (a creamy limoncello center inside lemon gelato and covered with crunchy meringue brittle) and Pistachio (an intensely flavored creamy pistachio center inside of pistachio gelato and dusted in white chocolate flakes).
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ICE CREAM FOR RACIAL JUSTICE (posted September 22, 2021)
Ben & Jerry’s introduces limited-batch Change is Brewing.
The new flavor is cold-brew coffee ice cream with marshmallow swirls and fudge brownies.
Change is Brewing is part of Ben & Jerry’s ongoing work to advance racial justice.
The deep, rich coffee flavor in Change is Brewing is from BLK & Bold, the first black-owned, nationally distributed coffee company that gives 5% of its profits to initiatives that support youth in need.
Greyston Bakery, a values-led supplier and longtime Ben & Jerry’s partner, provides the fudge brownies. The bakery has an open hiring policy that provides opportunities for people facing barriers to employment.
On the pint, black multi-disciplinary artist Laci Jordan paints a colorful picture of what the world might look like when black people feel safe and all communities can thrive.
A container retails for $4.49 to $5.69. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of Change is Brewing will go to grassroots groups working to transform public safety in America.
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APPLE GIVES PUMPKIN A RUN FOR FALL 2021 (posted September 20, 2021)
Hudsonville Ice Cream introduces limited-edition Baked Apple Crisp ice cream.
The new flavor features apple pie-flavored ice cream packed with apple pieces, crispy oat crumbles and a dulce de leche swirl.
Hudsonville’s seasonal flavors have become quite popular in recent years. Past fall flavors include Double Berry Pie, Pumpkin, Pure Michigan Caramel Apple and Toasted Coconut.
The clean and simple ingredient statement reads: Milk, cream, sugar, corn syrup, water, skim milk, apples, whey, oats, coconut oil, unenriched wheat flour, cane sugar, brown sugar, natural flavor, corn starch, mono and diglycerides, butter, cellulose gum, lemon juice concentrate, agar agar, baking soda, guar gum, annatto (color).
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RUSSIAN ICE CREAM MADE IN THE U.S. (posted September 15, 2021)
Moloko introduces Premium Organic Russian Style Ice Cream.
“Moloko” is Russian for milk.
The company was founded in Los Angeles in 2019 by a Russian immigrant who produces product following the strict quality standards of Soviet government mandate GOST 117-41.
The organic ice creams contain just a few simple ingredients, including organic milk and cream from Strauss Family Creamery, as well as organic eggs and organic cane sugar. There are no stabilizers, fillers or artificial ingredients.
The product is sold in pints with a retail price of about $10.00.
The six varieties are: Black Currant, Condensed Milk Swirl, Crème Brulee, Russian Milk Chocolate, Sour Cream Chip and Vanilla Plombir.
The Sour Cream Chip is a tart Russian twist on chocolate chip ice cream. Melted organic fair-trade chocolate is folded into a mix of sour cream and organic cream.
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FROZEN GREEK YOGURT NOVELTIES ARE A DECADE OLD (posted September 8, 2021)
Yasso launches celebratory Birthday Cake Flavor in recognition of the brand’s 10-year anniversary.
The top-5 novelty dessert brand commemorates its permanent impact on the frozen aisle and better-for-you category.
“When Yasso launched in 2011, we saw a white space to deliver great-tasting desserts with superb nutritionals and quality ingredients within the frozen aisle and we are proud and grateful, to still be here progressing that mission forward,” says Drew Harrington, co-founder.
Much of the success can be credited to the company’s core mindset of always striving to improve customer satisfaction, explains co-founder Amanda Klane. She says, “While the mission behind Yasso has remained the same over the past 10 years, the products and branding have evolved to give consumers the best experience possible. We’ve continued to improve formulas, expanded categories and have created a way to give back to our community through our Game On! Foundation. We look forward to continued evolution over the next 10 years.”
The new Birthday Cake bar joins Yasso as its 12th core bar flavor.
Filled with rainbow sprinkles and chunks of cake dough for a fun and delicious treat, the offering also meets Yasso’s nutritional standards with only 90 calories per bar, 5 grams of protein and no artificial ingredients.
In honor of the launch, Yasso is making a $10,000 donation to The Birthday Party Project, which will provide birthday gifts to more than 300 children experiencing homelessness.
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LACTOSE-FREE ICE CREAM NOVELTY CUPS (posted August 30, 2021)
Beckon introduces Ice Cream Snack Cups.
The new 3.5-ounce single-serve cups are sold in packs of four.
Each cup includes a dome of mix-ins.
The three varieties are: Dark Chocolate Brownie with Chocolate Cookie Gems, Mint Chip with Chocolate Creme Cookie Crumble, and Vanilla with Rainbow Sprinkles.
One cup contains 150 to 210 calories, 9 to 12 grams of fat, 12 to 18 grams of fat and 2 to 3 grams of protein.
Co-founded by female entrepreneurs Katy Flannery and Gwen Burlingame, Beckon has distinguished itself as an ice cream favorite for those who are lactose intolerant.
Beckon’s unique process allows its ice cream to be made from traditional ice cream ingredients, including milk and cream, but without the lactose thanks to the addition of lactase enzyme.
Beckon sources high-quality dairy from a co-op in the Northeast that is 100% farmer-owned and sweetens every flavor with non-GMO pure cane sugar.
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ICE CREAM MADE FROM INFANT FORMULA (posted August 25, 2021)
U.K. baby milk brand Kendamil now offers the world’s first ice cream made with formula milk.
The company says the limited-edition product is designed for adults and aims to challenge the perception that infant formulas and baby milks taste fishy, bitter and medicinal.
“Given the surprising statistic that a third of parents have never tried their baby’s milk, we thought we’d bring it to them and let grown-ups in on the goodness with a world-first product made especially for them this summer,” says Ross McMahon, founder and CEO. “We have worked passionately with the finest local farms and suppliers to develop the only British-made infant formula that’s kinder to babies and the environment. Kendamil Ice Cream embodies this spirit of innovation and we hope will encourage parents to enjoy the unique benefits of a full-cream, palm oil and fish oil-free recipe.”
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ZERO SUGAR ICE CREAM SANDWICHES (posted August 17, 2021)
Killer Creamery now offers Killer Sammies.
Like Killer Creamery’s other products, the sandwiches are gluten-free, all-natural and keto-friendly.
Available in Chocolate and Vanilla, the frozen dessert contains 2 to 3 grams of net carbs and 5 grams of protein per serving.
As the first-ever zero-sugar ice cream sandwich in the novelty category, Killer Creamery continues to fight against sugar with creamy, indulgent ice cream that does not skimp on nutrition.
“Our belief in being bold inspired us to create a novelty dessert to challenge the traditional treats found in the freezer aisle,” says Louis Armstrong, founder and CEO of Killer Creamery. “In developing Killer Sammies, we kept our high standards of only using quality ingredients and no sugar or artificial flavors so people can indulge without limitation.”
Killer Sammies are sweetened with allulose and contain medium-chain triglyceride oil sourced from 100% coconut oil.
Six packs of Killer Sammies have a suggested retail price of $5.99 to $6.99.
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BOBA ICE CREAM DEBUTS IN CALIFORNIA (posted August 12, 2021)
Ramar Foods introduces Magnolia Boba Ice Cream, bringing the tapioca pearl concept to the frozen dessert department.
The ice cream pints come in eight flavors, including four existing Magnolia ice cream flavors with the addition of boba and four entirely new flavors.
Varieties are: Brown Sugar, Coffee, Green Tea, Honeydew, Jasmine Milk Tea, Mango, Ube and Wintermelon.
“The team is excited to be part of the boba trend,” says Vaneza Agustin, marketing coordinator. “We are bringing the flavors our consumers love with a new twist while introducing new milk tea flavors to the Magnolia line.”
According to the Ramar Foods team, the texture of the boba is as soft as you would expect in a boba drink. Typically boba pearls are made with tapioca starch, which hardens when frozen; however, the team made sure consumers experience perfectly chewy boba with every scoop of ice cream.
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FROZEN WHOLE FRUIT AND GREEK YOGURT BITES (posted August 4, 2021)
Wyman’s introduces Just Fruit snack cups.
The new 2.3-ounce frozen snacks come in four packs, with boxes flagging “Eat more fruit” and “Simple, real ingredients. Just grab and eat.”
The three dairy varieties include frozen Greek yogurt bites containing live and active cultures, including probiotics.
Varieties are: Raspberries & Strawberries, Wild Blueberries and Wild Blueberries and Mangos.
One serving contains 40 to 45 calories, 0 grams fat, 1 gram of protein and 6 grams of sugar (3 grams are added via the yogurt bites).
There’s also a dairy-free option: Just Fruit & Banana Bites , which include Maine Wild Blueberries and Strawberries.
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COCKTAIL-INSPIRED ICE CREAM NOVELTIES (posted July 21, 2021)
Food Union grows its Ekselence brand with booze-free summer ice cream treats.
Fusing the power of mixology with its confectionary expertise, the company is rolling out Ekselence Caramel Piña Colada ice cream in Latvia and Ekselence Orange Spritz in Norway and Latvia.
Ekselence ice cream is made with Latvian milk and cream and the new products aim to “capture the essence of a cocktail on a stick.”
The Piña Colada-inspired product features a coconut and pineapple ice cream with a caramel sauce. Meanwhile, the orange spritz ice cream is coated in a thick layer of white chocolate.
“By putting a modern twist on traditional dairy products enables us to broaden our consumer appeal and give our existing consumers the opportunity to explore new, tantalizing flavors,” says Normunds Stanevics, CEO of Food Union Europe.

AN ICE CREAM FLAVOR MEANT FOR JULY (posted July 15, 2021)
Kraft Heinz is bringing together two of life’s greatest pleasures: ice cream and macaroni and cheese.
For the first time ever, Kraft Macaroni & Cheese has launched a limited-edition ice cream in partnership with Brooklyn-based Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, the cult favorite brand known for making decadent and delicious ice cream and vegan ice cream with just a few ingredients.
The brands collaborated to turn the comfort of Kraft Macaroni & Cheese into the ultimate summer treat with no artificial flavors, preservatives or dyes.
The product is for sale at Van Leeuwen scoop shops and online starting July 14, National Macaroni & Cheese Day, which also happens to be right before National Ice Cream Day, July 18.
The product sold out online in the first few hours. (I never even got a sample!)
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SUPERPREMIUIM ICE CREAM WITH A TRUFFLE SURPRISE (posted July 13, 2021)
SMiZE Cream contains an edible surprise in every cup called the SMiZE SURPRiZE.
Founded by supermodel Tyra Banks, SMiZE Cream is a superpremium, custard-style ice cream that inspires you to reach for more than just a spoon. After all, the surprise is at the bottom of the cup.
The SMiZE Surprize is a chunkalicious cookie dough truffle covered in naturally colored sprinkles. It’s said to be a tasty reward that symbolizes what the brand stands for: goal getting and dream catching.
The line is launching in seven flavors, and more are on the way, according to the company. They are:
Best Vanilla I Ever Had: vanilla ice cream with a fruity cereal cookie dough truffle
Brownies, I Love You: milk chocolate ice cream, brownie pieces, brownie batter bites and fudge with a chocolate blueberry cookie dough truffle
Caramel Cookie Queen: vanilla ice cream, caramel butter cookies and a salted caramel swirl with a toffee caramel cookie dough truffle
Chocolate Barbeque: smoked chocolate ice cream, brownie pieces, roasted almonds and a bourbon cookie dough truffle
Purple Cookie Mon-Star & Me: purple sweet cream ice cream with Oreo cookie pieces and a cookies and cream cookie dough truffle
Salted Caramel King: salted sweet cream ice cream, butter-roasted pecans and salted caramel butter with a salted caramel cookie dough truffle
Strawberry BirthYay! Cake: strawberry ice cream with cake pieces and colorful sprinkles plus a sprinkle birthday cake cookie dough truffle
“It’s official, baby! Now everyone in mainland USA can enjoy the creamy, dreamy taste of SMiZE Cream,” says Banks. “Bite after bite, taste test after taste test, the nationwide launch of SMiZE Cream is by far my most delicious, chunk-a-licious accomplishment. Ever since I was a little girl, my mama and I have been obsessed with the creamy, crunchy, ooey-gooey comfort and delight of ice cream. Everybody has their own unique stories and moments with ice cream at the center of them—hot summer days, celebrations, even broken hearts—but ice cream always made it better.”
For more information, link HERE.

CULINARY-INSPIRED, NUTRIENT-DENSE ICE CREAM (posted July 8, 2021)
Carter & Oak offers portion cups of frozen dairy nutrition.
Kyle Peters, founder of Carter & Oak, has long had a passion for cooking. “I was always trying to create traditionally unhealthy food in a more healthy, delicious way,” he says.
After graduating from university in 2015 and having seen his recently deceased mother struggle with the side effects of chemotherapy, he set out to make a nutritionally superior ice cream, one of the few foods she was able to eat.
“The issue was that the ice cream she would eat was super high in sugar, made with artificial ingredients and was not putting her body in an ideal position to feel better and recover from her treatments,” says Peters. “I decided to combine my passion for culinary with inspiration from my mother and her fight to create Carter & Oak, a frozen dessert brand dedicated to providing delicious, premium products that are made with clean ingredients and provide high-quality nutrition.”
Currently Carter & Oak comes in single-serve 8-ounce cups in three varieties.
Cold Brew Coffee and Vanilla Bean contain 190 calories, 7 grams of fat, 8 grams of sugar (none are added sugars), 8 grams of fiber, 11 grams of sugar alcohols and 16 grams of protein.
Chocolate Peanut Butter is a bit more indulgent with 260 calories, 14 grams of fat, 8 grams of sugar (none are added sugars), 9 grams of fiber, 11 grams of sugar alcohols and 18 grams of protein.
Key ingredients are organic skim milk, cream, organic egg, organic erythritol, chicory root fiber, whey protein isolate and monk fruit.
The company has also developed a self-serve mix with a similar nutrition profile.
A portion of the company’s profits help further cancer research.
For more information, link HERE.

CELEBRATING AMERICA AND NATIONAL ICE CREAM MONTH (posted July 5, 2021)
Baskin-Robbins rolls out six limited-edition flavors for July.
The scoop shop’s Flavor of the Month is Beach Day, a sweet and salty wave of blue sea salt vanilla-flavored ice cream, swirled with crunchy graham cracker sand and milk chocolate-flavored, caramel-filled sea turtles and colorful frosting fleck.
Milk ‘n Cereal features a milk- and cereal-flavored ice cream swirled with a textured cereal-like ribbon.
Blackberry Hibiscus is a blend of sorbet and ice cream both flavored like blackberry hibiscus.
America’s Birthday Cake features cake- and strawberry-flavored ice creams with cake pieces, swirled with a blue whipped cream flavored ribbon. The company says, “It’s time to celebrate, America!”
Oreo ‘n Cold Brew features chunks of Oreo cookies and a crispy chocolate cookie ribbon, swirled into cold brew-flavored ice cream.
Gold Medal Ribbon combines chocolate- and vanilla-flavored and ice creams and gets swirled with a caramel ribbon.
For more information, link HERE.

SQUEEZE TUBE ICE CREAM FLOATS (posted July 1, 2021)
The ICEE Company, a subsidiary of J&J Snack Foods Corp., introduces ICEE Ice Cream Float Tubes.
The 3-ounce paper squeeze tubes come in Blue Raspberry and Red Cherry varieties.
They combine real ICEE water ice with vanilla ice cream mix.
The mix ingredient statement reads: milk, sugar, corn syrup solids, skim milk, whey, stabilizer (mono- and diglycerides, guar gum, tetrasodium pyrophosphate, carrageenan, standardized with dextrose).
Each tube contains 80 calories, 2 grams of fat, 1 gram of protein and 12 grams of sugar, of which 11 grams are added sugar.
Boxes of six tubes retail for about $3.29.
For more information, link HERE.

LIMITED-EDITION ICE CREAM CELEBRATES LGBTQIA (posted June 28, 2021)
McConnell’s introduces Sprinkled with Pride ice cream.
This limited-edition flavor uses Santa Barbara Strawberry ice cream as the base. The company adds chunks of house-made shortcake, a swirl of house-made strawberry jam and an explosion of both rainbow and chocolate sprinkles to create a dreamy summer flavor in honor of Pride.
The all-natural product comes in 16-ounce containers and is sold by the scoop in shops.
McConnell’s is donating 5% of proceeds from every scoop and pint sold to the Pacific Pride Foundation.
For more information, link HERE.

To read more about this product, link HERE to the June 25, 2021, blog titled "Ten Take-Aways from the Sweets & Snacks Expo (a key trend-tracking show for all food and beverage)."

REAL FRUIT WITH FROZEN YOGURT (posted June 23, 2021)
Wells Enterprises Inc., introduces Dippin’ Dots Fruit Pearl Tubes to foodservice.
The 2.12-ounce tubes come 12 to case, and in two all-natural varieties: Chocolate Strawberries ‘N Cream and Wildberries ‘N Cream.
Packages say to: Squeeze, Shake, Open and Enjoy!
Another option is for operators to pour the frozen pieces into a bowl and serve.
One tube of Chocolate Strawberries ‘N Cream contains 120 calories, 7 grams of fat, 14 grams of sugar, of which 10 grams are added sugar, and 0 grams of protein.
One tube of Wildberries ‘N Cream contains 55 calories, 0 grams of fat, 11 grams of sugar, of which 5 grams are added sugar, and 1 gram of protein.
For more information, link HERE.

THE SUMMER BAR COLLECTION (posted June 17, 2021)
Alden’s Organic transforms classic summertime beverages into ice cream.
Just in time for National Ice Cream Month and the summer ice cream season, Alden’s Organic is launching a collection of ice cream bars inspired by classic beverages: dairy-free Horchata, Root Beer Float and dairy-free Strawberry Lemonade.
“Our team has done an incredible job bringing these popular beverages to life through our novelties. With each bite you get true-to-flavor taste from our organic ingredients,” says Joelle Simmons, senior vice president of sales and marketing. “The Root Beer Float Bar, for example, will instantly take you back to enjoying a cold, crisp root beer with vanilla ice cream on a hot summer day.”
In 2020, Alden’s Organic saw a 50% growth for its most nostalgic items like Old School Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwiches and Classic Fudge Bars and recent trend reports show that consumer craving for comforting flavors is extending into 2021.
“Consumers are looking for familiar foods and flavors without the allergens. The new Summer Bar Collection offers both certified gluten free and vegan options, so everyone can enjoy,” says Simmons.
For more information, link HERE.

FROZEN DAIRY CURD SNACKS (posted June 14, 2021)
Food Union Group introduces first-of-its-kind Fruit Glazed Pols Curd Snack Bars to the Northern and Eastern Europe markets.
Across Baltic states, especially in Lithuania, curd snacks are a popular refrigerated dairy dessert category.
A curd snack is a sweetened 40- to 50-gram curd bar typically covered in a chocolate glaze.
Inspired by the 2020 success of Pols ice creams on a stick with fruit glaze, Premia KPC decided to launch curd snacks with fruit glaze.
It is the first ever curd-to-go dairy product offering under the established ice cream brand Pols.
Fruit Glazed Pols Curd Snack Bars are available in five flavors. They are: Caramel, Black Currant, Lemon, Raspberry and Vanilla.
“They are fun and energizing protein-rich products to treat oneself at breakfast, lunch or dinner,” says Lina Pogozelske, marketing manager at Premia KPC, a part of Food Union Group.
For more information, link HERE.

TEXAS DESSERT INSPIRES NEW ICE CREAM FLAVOR (posted June 8, 2021)
Blue Bell introduces Chocolate Sheet Cake ice cream.
The best chocolate cake is not at your local bakery, according to Brenham, Texas-based Blue Bell Ice Cream. It’s in the freezer, make that the ice cream freezer.
Chocolate Sheet Cake contains Blue Bell Milk Chocolate Ice Cream combined with chocolate sheet cake pieces, chopped pecans and a chocolate icing swirl.
“A sheet cake is simple, but so delicious,” says Sara Schramm, marketing brand manager for Blue Bell. “It is the perfect cake to combine with our Milk Chocolate Ice Cream. Sprinkle in pecans, add a swirl of chocolate icing and you have one great-tasting new flavor.”
Chocolate Sheet Cake is available in half-gallon and pint containers for a limited time.
In Texas, a chocolate sheet cake is often referred to as a Texas Sheet Cake.
“No one knows exactly why we have our own name for the cake in Texas,” Schramm says. “Some say it is because the cake is baked in a pan that is larger than normal, and well, we often say everything is bigger in Texas. You will notice on our Chocolate Sheet Cake cartons, just below the flavor description, we have added, Inspired by a favorite Texas dessert!”
For more information, link HERE.

For more information on this product, link HERE to the June 4, 2021, blog titled "Ten-Plus Ice Cream Brands that Provide Inspiration for Innovation."

For more information on this product, link HERE to the June 4, 2021, blog titled "Ten-Plus Ice Cream Brands that Provide Inspiration for Innovation."

PREMIUM ICE CREAM BRAND RECLAIMS SUMMER (posted May 31, 2021)
Häagen-Dazs introduces cocktail-inspired frozen desserts to the U.K. marketplace.
The new--Lime Mojito Sorbet and Piña Colada ice Cream--hero two iconic rum-based cocktails featured in the U.K.’s top-10 favorite cocktails.
The Lime Mojito Sorbet is a vegan zesty lime sorbet infused with a touch of rum and a sweet, refreshing swirl of mint.
Piña Colada is a creamy coconut and pineapple ice cream with shavings of real coconut and an indulgent pineapple rum sauce swirl.
“Just in time for summer, the new cocktail collection will open up incremental consumption occasions day-to-night, like social events, celebrations or even an alcoholic substitute,” says Kat Jones, marketing manager at Häagen-Dazs U.K. “With these flavors, we’re directly responding to the trend of no- and low-alcoholic beverage intake.”

RULE-BREAKING NEW YORK ICE CREAM NOW AT RETAIL (posted May 27, 2021)
Milk Bar, the rule-breaking dessert company founded by award-winning chef Christina Tosi in New York City’s East Village in 2008, is launching a new line of ice cream pints available at all Whole Foods locations starting June 1st.
Milk Bar entered grocery in April 2020, launching with soft-baked Cookies followed by Truffle Crumb Cakes, which developed a quick cult following. The ice cream launch marks the brand’s third grocery category offering.
The launch also marks the first time Milk Bar will offer ice cream outside of its bakeries, which have long been known for experimenting with other frozen treats, from freshly spun, silky-smooth soft serve to milkshakes and more, including their iconic, familiar-yet-unexpected soft-serve flavor Cereal Milk.
The pint line is launching in four flavors. They are:
Birthday Cake: A love letter to Milk Bar’s signature sprinkle-flecked layer cake with unfrosted sides, this flavor brings the same layering effect with birthday cake-flavored ice cream, birthday crumbs and ribbons of birthday frosting.
Cereal Milk: The flavor that started it all. Cousins to the Milk Bar bakery-favorite soft-serve offering, this pint combines a Cereal Milk ice cream base with salty-sweet cornflake crunch. Tastes just like the bottom of your cereal bowl.
Cornflake Chocolate Chip Marshmallow: An ode to the bestselling cookie that combines cornflake crunch, chocolate chunks and gooey marshmallow swirls throughout a cookie dough ice cream.
Milk Bar Pie: Vanilla ice cream gets swirled with a gooey butter filling and toasted oat crumble to reimagine Milk Bar’s signature pie in ice cream form.
“I have dreamed about bringing Milk Bar to the freezer section (the holy grail of the supermarket in my opinion) for nearly a decade. I knew coming in now, we’d need to do more than bend pieces of our finished treats into an ice cream pint. So we toiled and tinkered, taking our favorite flavor profiles and imagining them through ice cream bases, swirls, gobs, fudges, frostings, crumbs and crunches to create our proudest on-shelf creation yet,” says Tosi. “Our ice creams are meant for the unapologetically indulgent moments and mean serious business, no two are alike. Whether we already have a place in your heart or you’re looking for even more joy and spirit in your ice cream bowl, we got you!”
The pints have a suggested retail price of $5.99 per pint.
Following the June 1st launch at Whole Foods, the pints will be available at additional retailers as well as on the company’s website later this summer.
For more information, link HERE.

PACKAGED FROZEN CUSTARD (posted May 25, 2021)
Tillamook County Creamery Association adds Tillamook Frozen Custards to its frozen dessert lineup.
The new Frozen Custards are now the brand’s richest and creamiest frozen offering.
The product is made with at least 16% butterfat, extra cream, cage-free eggs and no bioengineered ingredients.
“We wanted to develop a new offering that gave consumers more of what they were seeking: indulgence. And with its unique base and silky texture, we knew a frozen custard line fit the bill perfectly,” says Leo Castello Branco, senior category manager of ice cream.
The eight varieties are: Bing Cherry Cheesecake, Chocolate Fudgy Brownie, Cold Brew Chocolate Chip, Dark Chocolate & Red Raspberry, Maple & Candied Pecan, Oregon Strawberry Shortcake, Salted Caramel and Sea Salt & Honeycomb Toffee.
The 15-ounce containers sell for about $4.99.
The co-op is also adding several flavor updates to its Family-Size Ice Cream line-up. This includes a reformulated Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough ice cream to now have 60% more cookie dough pieces.
For more information, link HERE.

STICK NOVELTIES GET PUMPED UP WITH INCLUSIONS (posted May 17, 2021)
Well Enterprises introduces Blue Bunny Load’d Bars, joining Load’d Sundae Cups, which debuted in 2018, and Load’d Cones, which came out a year ago.
The bars are described as having “two times the mix-ins” and are loaded with “ooey-gooey” swirls and pieces in every bite.
Blue Bunny Load’d Bars come in five varieties. They are:
Bunny Tracks: vanilla frozen dairy dessert filled with caramel swirls and chocolate-flavored peanut butter bunnies topped with caramel sauce dipped in milk chocolate-flavored coating and peanuts.
Cookie Dough: cookie dough frozen dairy dessert filled with chocolate fudge swirls and cookie dough pieces topped with fudge sauce dipped in milk chocolate-flavored coating and cookie crunch.
Salted Caramel: salted caramel frozen dairy dessert filled with salted caramel swirls and salted caramel bunnies topped with caramel sauce dipped in milk chocolate-flavored coating and cookie crunch.
Strawberry Shortcake: strawberry-flavored frozen dairy dessert filled with strawberry swirls and shortcake pieces topped with strawberry sauce dipped in whipped cream-flavored coating and shortbread crunch.
Super Fudge Brownie: chocolate frozen dairy dessert filled with chocolate fudge swirls and brownies topped with fudge sauce dipped in milk chocolate-flavored coating and chocolate cookie crunch.
The bars come in four packs with a suggested retail price of $5.99.
For more information, link HERE.

HIGH-FAT ICE CREAM PINTS (posted May 12, 2021)
Mammoth Creameries grows its Keto Ice Cream line with three new flavors, joining the original lineup of Chocolate, Chocolate Peanut Butter, Lemon Buttercream and Vanilla Bean.
The new flavors are:
Butter Coffee: subtle coffee notes are delivered in a creamy texture complemented by the smoothness of 100% grass-fed butter. One serving contains 3 grams net carbs.
Butter Pecan: buttery notes complement the crunch of pecans. One serving contains 2 grams net carbs.
Strawberry: unsweetened strawberry puree is delivered in a sweet cream base. One serving contains 5 grams net carbs.
Mammoth Creameries’ super-high fat frozen custard is made with 100% grass-fed butter, heavy cream and egg yolks.
For more information, link HERE.

ICE CREAM WITH DOUGH AND BATTER SWIRLS (posted May 3, 2021)
Ben & Jerry’s introduces Totally Unbaked.
For all those folks whose parents did not let them lick the dough or batter bowl, the ice cream gurus at Ben & Jerry’s have a new offering to help recreate that childhood joy.
Totally Unbaked is Ben & Jerry’s first Limited Batch flavor of 2021.
It is a mixture of chocolate and vanilla ice cream that prominently features two unbaked components: chocolate chip cookie dough and brownie batter swirls.
“It’s a very simple but indulgent flavor,” says flavor creator and Flavor Guru, Natalia Butler. The mother of Totally Unbaked is currently tasting for two as she is eight months pregnant. “There’s no shame in confessing that, on many occasions, I have cured my craving for chocolate by simply eating the brownie batter swirl in this flavor. Those rich cocoa-infused swirls of brownie batter taste exactly like what you’d lick out of a brownie batter bowl.”
Ben & Jerry’s Limited Batch flavors change every four to six months, allowing the ice cream maker to offer seasonal and rotational offerings throughout the year.
For more information, link HERE.

ICE CREAM FUNDS FUTURE FEMALE BUSINESSES (posted April 27, 2021)
Coolhaus, the leading women-founded and led ice cream brand, and Black Girl Ventures (BGV), an organization creating access to capital for black and brown woman-identifying entrepreneurs, is rolling out Currency Cake ice cream.
The new flavor is a carrot cake batter ice cream with cream cheese frosting swirl and candied pecans.
“All proceeds from Currency Cake will go toward creating a grant for black and brown women business owners for marketing, intellectual property and design needs,” says BGV CEO Shelly Bell. “At Black Girl Ventures we work to create access to capital, capacity and community, and we are supporting and helping in the building of businesses that will affect generations to come.”
Because only 0.27% of black women receive venture capital, many founders rely on fundraising through family and friends, grants and crowdfunding, which tend to cover operations and product development. Yet, one key component to a successful business that many of BGV’s own entrepreneurs want help on is marketing. Currency Cake ice cream is here to move that dial.
“When we have big ideas for brands that can change the game, the next step is finding unique ways to communicate the message,” says Coolhaus CEO Natasha Case. “It’s so important that black and brown female founders have access to the capital and resources to make that possible. We are excited to see the funds from the grant very strategically support those elements of growing a company, which can often be unaffordable. We can’t wait to see the amazing work that comes from funding BGV brands in this specific capacity.”
Currency Cake is available via ecommerce, from the Coolhaus flagship scoop shop in Culver City, Calif., and via all on-demand delivery channels.
The pint retails for $11.
For more information, link HERE.

PATRIOTIC ICE CREAM FLAVORS (posted April 19, 2021)
Hudsonville Ice Cream is rolling out limited-edition “all-American” ice cream flavors.
The Holland, Mich.-based ice cream maker is rereleasing the American Fireworks flavor and debuting Blueberry Graham Delight.
Blueberry Graham Delight features vanilla ice cream with blueberry sauce and ribbons of graham cracker.
American Fireworks features a sweet and sour ice cream base mixed with ribbons of sour cherry swirl and its signature ingredient, blue popping candy, making it a frozen treat that’s “as dazzling as a fireworks show.”
For more information, link HERE.

NEW FLAVORS, SMALLER PACK SIZE (posted April 8, 2021)
Mars Wrigley grows its M&M’S Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich lineup with two new varieties.
About a month ago, just in time for those seeking a green St. Patrick’s Day treat, M&M’S Mint Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches featuring refreshing mint-flavored ice cream between two chocolate cookies with Milk Chocolate M&M’S Minis found its way to retail freezers.
Also new for the Spring are M&M’S Classic Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches, featuring vanilla ice cream sandwiched between two chocolate cookies with Milk Chocolate M&M’S Minis baked in.
They join the current M&M’S Ice Cream portfolio, which includes M&M’S Vanilla Cookie Sandwiches, M&M’S Chocolate Cookie Sandwiches, M&M’S Ice Cream Cones and M&M’S Ice Cream Fun Cups.
The individually wrapped sandwich novelties now come in redesigned packs of four (16 ounces), as compared to the previous six-pack format.

A DOZEN PINTS, INCLUDING ONE-OF-A-KIND FLAVORS (posted April 6, 2021)
Prairie Farms Dairy, a cooperative owned by more than 800 dairy farm families, is launching 12 varieties of Small Batch Ice Cream pints made with 100% real milk and cream from local farm families.
“Our new products and flavors address the thriving snacking category, which has seen unprecedented growth, despite pandemic-driven changes in shopping and working routines,” says Rebecca Leinenbach, vice president of marketing and communications. “Our ice cream pints offer convenience, value and permission to indulge. The flavor variety makes personalized snacking easy for all family members. Equally important, however, Prairie Farms has been a tried and true comfort brand for over 80 years. Our farm-to-table values align with our customers’ expectations for quality, food safety and transparency.”
Prairie Farms Small Batch Ice Cream is available in pint cartons in seven craveable classics: Belgian Chocolate, Black Walnut, Butter Pecan, Cookies ‘N Cream, Homemade Vanilla, Vanilla and Vanilla Bean; and five custom combos: Caramel Praline Pecan, Savannah Fudge Pie, Salted Caramel Toffee Brittle, Strawberry Shortcake and The Hill.
The Hill is an Italian neighborhood of St. Louis that inspired that particular flavor. It’s a pistachio ice cream with premium chocolate ripple and almond pieces. These ingredients are common in upscale Italian desserts.
Watch this VIDEO to learn about the inspiration behind the five new flavor innovations.
For more information, link HERE.

PASTRY MEETS ICE CREAM IN NEW FROZEN DESSERT LINE (posted March 31, 2021)
Creamalicious Ice Cream enters the retail marketplace.
Until recently, Chef Liz Rogers only sold her homemade ice creams online and at her Southern-style restaurant, Wing Champ, in Sharonville, Ohio, just outside Cincinnati.
She prides herself on being truly innovative with her whimsical two-in-one desserts that pair fresh-baked pastries with homemade ice creams.
As the only African American-owned national ice cream brand in production, Chef Liz crafts her Southern artisan desserts by celebrating her roots and community. The award-winning flavors are inspired by her family’s recipes and have been passed down four generations.
Varieties are: Banana Pudding, Gigi’s Sweet Potato Pie, Mama Poonie’s 3 Layer Caramel Cake, Pecan Pie, Pineapple Upside Down Cake, Porch Light Peach Cobbler and Red Velvet Cheesecake.
For more information, link HERE.

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