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Carvel adds ice cream cookie cake to its product line

July 6, 2017

The following is a press release from Carvel:

Kicking off National Ice Cream Month (July), Carvel® has added to its popular retail line of ice cream cakes with the launch of its Carvel Ice Cream Cookie Cake. The new, original treat is a first at grocery and combines two classic American desserts – vanilla ice cream and chocolate chip cookie cakes – to create the ultimate, sharable indulgence for families and friends. Complete with Carvel’s famous crunchies around the outside, the new cake resembles a giant cookie ice cream sandwich. Similar to the ease of sharing a pizza pie, the ice cream cookie cake can be sliced, served, and enjoyed without needing utensils – perfect for any occasion inside or outside the home.

he brand famous for its Fudgie the Whale® cake, only available at Carvel shoppes, now brings a new delightful dessert to Carvel fans around the country. The Ice Cream Cookie Cake is available at select retailer partners including Publix, Stop & Shop, Giant Landover, Giant Carlisle and ShopRite for a suggested retail price of $19.99. Serving up to 12 people, the Carvel Ice Cream Cookie Cake is a premium grab-and-go option for last-minute sweet-tooth cravings and can easily be personalized with a message on top for a celebration.

“Consumer demand for Carvel outside of the famous ice cream shoppes in the northeast and Florida continues to grow,” said Dave Mikita, SVP Global Channels, the multi-channel and licensing division of FOCUS Brands (Carvel’s parent company). “People don’t want to wait for a special occasion to treat themselves. The Carvel Ice Cream Cookie Cake is a first-of-its-kind product innovation at grocery, while having the convenient, shareable, ‘serve anytime’ qualities consumers are seeking.”

Carvel worked on the development and manufacturing of the Carvel Ice Cream Cookie Cake with long-time partner, Rich Products Corporation, a leading supplier and solutions provider to the foodservice, in-store bakery and retail marketplaces.

For more details on the charming Carvel Ice Cream Cookie Cake and to see the full offering of Carvel Ice Cream Cakes available in grocery stores, visit carvelcookiecake.com and use the product locator to find where cakes are sold. To stay connected to all things Carvel, follow the brand on Twitter and Instagram at @CarvelIceCream, like it on Facebook at www. facebook.com/CarvelIceCream, or visit Carvel.com.

International Dairy Foods Association reveals the Top 10 best-selling ice cream flavors in the United States

July 1, 2017

The following is a press release from the International Dairy Foods Association:

While vanilla ice cream continues to reign supreme as America’s favorite, chocolate-filled flavors dominate the top five bestselling ice cream flavors according to a recent survey of ice cream makers and retailers across the United States. The survey was conducted by the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) among its members who make and market ice cream as well as members of the National Ice Cream Retailers Association, which includes operators of ice cream parlors in the United States.

IDFA released the results to launch its celebration of National Ice Cream Month, which runs throughout the month of July.

According to the survey, America’s top five flavors are: vanilla, chocolate, Cookies N’ Cream, Mint Chocolate Chip and Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough.

“Vanilla has long been the best-selling ice cream flavor not only because it is creamy and delicious, but also because of its ability to enhance so many other desserts and treats,” said Cary Frye, IDFA vice president of regulatory and scientific affairs and nationally respected expert on ice cream and frozen desserts. “It tastes great topped by whipped cream and fudge sauce in a sundae, with root beer in a float or atop a warm slice of apple pie.”

When asked to name their most daring and creative flavors, the respondents listed less traditional options including Lemon Poppyseed Muffin, Black Sesame and a bourbon- and caffeine-spiked concoction called Exhausted Parent.

Survey results also confirmed that many ice cream makers and retailers have family-owned businesses, have been in operation for more than 50 years and primarily market their products locally and regionally.

Ice Cream Across America

From neighborhood scoop shops to national brands, the ice cream industry in the United States contributes more than $39.0 billion to the national economy and creates more than 188,000 jobs nationally.

The Great Lakes region of the United States in particular, which includes Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin, is a hot spot for the chilled treat. For respondents who market their products regionally, the area earned the top spot for the most successful and the most served market.

Respondents also ranked the Southwest, Plains and the Mideast regions as their next most successful markets, helping to answer the often-asked question: “Which region consumes the most ice cream?”

À La Mode

When asked about ingredients added to ice cream, the majority of those surveyed said that pecans are the most popular nut or nut flavoring, while strawberries are the most popular fruit added to their frozen treats.

Waffle cones and sugar cones were voted as equally popular containers with consumers, while ice cream sandwiches came out on top as America’s favorite novelty product. Respondents voted the ice cream sandwich as their best-selling novelty over ice cream cups, pops, cones and bars respectively.

Celebrating National Ice Cream Month

In 1984, President Ronald Reagan designated July as National Ice Cream Month and the third Sunday of the month as National Ice Cream Day. He recognized ice cream as a fun and nutritious food that is enjoyed by a full 90 percent of the nation’s population. In the proclamation, President Reagan called for all people of the United States to observe these events with “appropriate ceremonies and activities.”

IDFA encourages retailers, scoop shops and consumers to celebrate National Ice Cream Day, which is Sunday, July 16, 2017. For a summer treat, grab a cone, make a sundae or scoop a dish!

National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association’s fun facts about ice cream

June 29, 2017

The following is a press release from National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association:

People living in the United States indulge in ice cream more than any nation in the world, averaging a whopping 48 pints per person, per year. Ninety-eight percent of all U.S. households purchase ice cream, with more sold on Sunday than any other day of the week. Eighty-seven percent have ice cream in their freezer at any given time.

July is Ice Cream Month

The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA) is celebrating this love for cool treats with their annual Summer Favorites Ice Cream & Novelties promotion. You will find special deals on ice cream and novelties in your local supermarkets throughout July. You can also visit www.EasyHomeMeals.com to enter the Summer Favorites VIP Coupon and Freezer Giveaway sweepstakes, and find terrific recipes and entertaining ideas.

Top Ten Cool Ice Cream Facts

The first ice cream parlor in America opened in New York City in 1776.
It takes 3 gallons of milk to make one gallon of ice cream.
A cow gives enough milk to make 2 gallons of ice cream per day – that’s 730 gallons per year.
About 10 percent of all milk produced in the US is used to make ice cream.
The most popular ice cream flavors are Vanilla, Chocolate, Cookies ‘n Cream, Strawberry and Mint Chocolate Chip.
The favorite ice cream topping is chocolate syrup.
It takes about 50 licks to finish a single scoop ice cream cone
One in 10 people admit to licking the bowl clean after eating ice cream, and 1 in 5 share with their pet.
Cherry is the number one popsicle flavor.
Twin popsicles were invented during the Depression so two children could share one treat.

Store and Handle “Cool” Treats Properly

NFRA reminds you to make the ice cream aisle your last stop, to keep your frozen purchases in a separate section of the cart while shopping, and to pack your ice cream in an additional brown paper bag for the ride home. They also suggest that you store your frozen treats in the main part of the freezer, not on the door, where they are subject to more fluctuating temperatures.

Ben & Jerry’s reveals the company’s Top 10 most popular flavors in the United States

June 29, 2017

Photo courtesy of Ben and Jerry's — (Photo courtesy of Ben and Jerry’s)

The following is a press release from Ben & Jerry’s:

Ben & Jerry’s fans look forward to this time of year with hopeful anticipation and visions of a sweet, too-fleeting season. No, it’s not summer—it’s National Ice Cream Month, celebrated every year in July. This year, ice cream aficionados have new and flavorful ways to get the most of their favorite holiday month. Here’s a look at 2017’s ice cream highlights.

Ben & Jerry’s put a spin on chunks and swirls with Pint Slices. Inspired by the very best part of the pint, Pint Slices are euphoric flavors offered up in a round single serving, enrobed in a decadent chocolatey coating. These slices of ice cream goodness are available in four flavors: Chocolate Fudge Brownie, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Vanilla Peanut Butter Cup, and Americone Dream.

Three new Non-Dairy flavors and three new traditional pints are now available on shelves. Non-Dairy fans can rejoice over Cherry Garcia, Coconut Seven Layer Bar, and Caramel Almond Brittle. Long time fans lined up for the first taste of uber foodie Urban Bourbon, Truffle Kerfuffle, and Oat of this Swirled. The 2017 introductions are full of the latest in daring dessert flavor trends.

A lineup of new cereal milk flavors, available in Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shops, now reminds fans of Saturday mornings spent watching cartoons. Cocoa Loco, Frozen Flakes and Frozen Fruities bring the awesomely unmistakable taste of milk-splashed cereal to the ice cream shop. Available only for a limited time, head to your closest Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shop for a bowlful of Cereal Splashbacks. If you want to wear your PJs, who are we to judge?

Most recently, One Love was launched with the Marley family’s blessing at West Hollywood’s iconic Roxy Theater. This banana-based, Bob Marley-inspired batch benefits Jamaica’s One Love Youth Camp. It’s available in pints and at Scoop Shops for a limited time, and is perfect for those who believe that chocolatey peace signs in ice cream are perfect for sharing with those they love.

These new flavors join more than 50 others in the Ben & Jerry’s lineup—which is more than enough to satisfy fans through a hot National Ice Cream Month. Currently, Ben & Jerry’s most popular fan favorites in the U.S., based on sales, are:

Half Baked
Cherry Garcia
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
Chocolate Fudge Brownie
The Tonight Dough
Americone Dream
Phish Food
Chunky Monkey
Strawberry Cheesecake
Salted Caramel Core

Baskin-Robbins launches Polar Pizza Ice Cream Treat Sampling

June 28, 2017

Baskin-Robbins' Mint Chocolate Chip Polar Pizza — Baskin-Robbins’ Mint Chocolate Chip Polar Pizza (Photo courtesy of Baskin-Robbins)

The following is a press release from Baskin-Robbins:

Baskin-Robbins is giving guests nationwide a free slice of heaven with its first-ever nationwide Polar Pizza^® Ice Cream Treat Sampling on Friday, July 14. On this day only, Baskin-Robbins will treat guests to free samples of its popular Polar Pizza from Noon – 5:00 p.m. at participating Baskin-Robbins locations across the country. This free offer is just one of the many ways Baskin-Robbins is celebrating National Ice Cream Month this July with its guests.

On July 14, guests will have an opportunity to sample Baskin-Robbins’ new Mint Chocolate Chip Polar Pizza, which features a double fudge brownie crust and Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream topped with OREO^®cookie pieces, fudge and marshmallow topping. Other Polar Pizza varieties include Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Jamoca^®Almond Fudge and HEATH^®, OREO^® Cookies ‘n Cream, Peanut Butter ‘n Chocolate and REESE’S^® Peanut Butter Cup or a custom combination of a guest’s favorite ice cream flavor and toppings.

“We’re so excited to celebrate National Ice Cream Month with our guests by providing them with free samples of our Mint Chocolate Chip Polar Pizza on July 14,” said Carol Austin, Vice President of Marketing for Baskin-Robbins. “We also look forward to keeping the celebration going throughout the month with special mobile app offers on National Ice Cream Day and a delicious OREO^®-inspired product lineup for July.”

In addition to the Polar Pizza Sampling on July 14, Baskin-Robbins is giving its guests several ways to enjoy National Ice Cream Month. For starters, guests who download the Baskin-Robbins Mobile App will receive exclusive offers on National Ice Cream Day (Sunday, July 16) and throughout the month. Guests can also sign up to receive email and text updates from Baskin-Robbins, where they’ll receive additional offers throughout the month.

OREO lovers have a reason to rejoice this month with Baskin-Robbins’ new July Flavor of the Month, All About OREO, and delicious OREO Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich Cake. All About OREO features fudge-covered peanut butter and classic OREO cookie pieces, all combined with an OREO frosting ribbon in rich chocolate malt ice cream. The flavor is available in a cup, cone, milkshake or layered sundae. The OREO Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich Cake is a chocolate-flavored frosted cake topped with Baskin-Robbins’ OREO Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches. Guests can customize both the flavors inside the cake and ice cream sandwiches, and order it either in-store or online at www.BaskinRobbins.com/onlineordering.

Finally, Baskin-Robbins guests are invited to end the month on a sweet note with the July “Celebrate 31” promotion. On Monday, July 31, all regular and kids-sized scoops are available for just $1.50.* This offer can be enjoyed on any ice cream flavor, including the following cool and refreshing flavors that will transport you to a tropical location no matter where you are:

Miami Vice – A dairy-free and fat-free Strawberry Daiquiri and Piña Colada flavored sorbet
Mango Breeze – Mango-flavored ice cream featuring a mango-flavored ribbon
Splish Splash^® – A refreshing favorite with a splish of blue raspberry-flavored sherbet and a splash of blueberry-flavored sorbet

*Offer valid on July 31st. Participation may vary. Scoop offer good on every size scoop. All listed flavors are optional amongst Baskin-Robbins’ stores. Waffle cones and toppings are extra. Cannot be combined with other offers. Plus applicable tax.

Cold Stone Creamery unveils new treats to celebrate Shark Week 2017

June 28, 2017

Cold Stone Creamery's Great White BiteCreation and Deep Sea Delight Ice Cream Cupcake, available for a limited time to celebrate Shark Week 2017. — Cold Stone Creamery’s Great White BiteCreation and Deep Sea Delight Ice Cream Cupcake, available for a limited time to celebrate Shark Week 2017. (Photo courtesy of Cold Stone Creamery)

The following is a press release from Cold Stone Creamery:

Cold Stone Creamery is diving into Shark Week with a seaworthy new flavor and two exciting new promotional products, as part of its partnership with the Discovery Channel^®. Customers will go overboard with excitement when they try the new Sea Salt Sweet Cream Ice Cream and sink their teeth into the Great White Bite Creation and the Deep Sea Delight Ice Cream Cupcake, available for a limited time only starting June 28 through August 1, 2017.

The Great White Bite Creation features Sea Salt Sweet Cream Ice Cream mixed with Strawberries, Graham Cracker Pie Crust and Blue Gummy Sharks. The Deep Sea Delight™ Cupcake is a rich Chocolate Cup filled with a layer of moist Devil’s Food Cake, Strawberry Puree, Sea Salt Sweet Cream Ice Cream and topped with fluffy Blue Frosting, Graham Cracker Pie Crust, a Blue Gummy Shark and a Chocolate Medallion.

“We’re drowning in anticipation as we look forward to another spectacular year of fin-tastic Shark Week programming from the Discovery Channel, which kicks off July 23,” said Kate Unger, senior vice president of marketing for Kahala Brands, parent company of Cold Stone Creamery. “But fans won’t have to hold their breath until then to get a taste of all the action. Cold Stone Creamery’s Great White Bite Creation and Deep Sea Delight Cupcake will have you hooked with their delicious flavor and fun Shark Week theme, making them the perfect treats to show your excitement.”

Additionally, Cold Stone Creamery will be giving away Shark Week swag. Fans are encouraged to share a photo of their delicious Shark Week Creation or Ice Cream Cupcake using #ColdStoneSharkWeek for a chance to win. Visit www.ColdStoneCreamery.com/sharkweek/ for official rules and details.

The Sea Salt Sweet Cream Ice Cream, Great White Bite™ Creation™, and Deep Sea Delight™ Ice Cream Cupcake will be in stores until August 1, 2017.

Promotional Creation:

Great White Bite™ – Sea Salt Sweet Cream Ice Cream mixed with Strawberries, Graham Cracker Pie Crust and Blue Gummy Sharks

Promotional Ice Cream Cupcake:

The Deep Sea Delight™ – Chocolate Cup filled with a layer of moist Devil’s Food Cake, Strawberry Puree, Sea Salt Sweet Cream Ice Cream and topped with fluffy Blue Frosting, Graham Cracker Pie Crust, a Blue Gummy Shark and a Chocolate Medallion

In addition, Cold Stone Creamery cakes and cupcakes can be ordered online at www.ColdStoneCakes.com.

Cold Stone Creamery offers Confetti Cupcake Ice Cream for a limited time

June 14, 2017

The following is a press release from Cold Stone Creamery:

Cold Stone Creamery is getting the party started with a fun new flavor to help celebrate summer. Confetti Cupcake Ice Cream hits stores June 14 and is available for a limited time only.

Confetti Cupcake Ice Cream is a creative take on a classic party favorite that combines sweet and creamy Ice Cream with all the colors of the rainbow to create a delicious new summertime flavor perfect for any celebration.

“Cold Stone Creamery is ready to celebrate the summer with our family and friends and what’s more iconic for those warm summer months than the cool freshness of Cold Stone® Ice Cream shared with the ones you love? We very much look forward to seeing all our guests enjoy themselves all summer long in stores nationwide as we launch our much-anticipated Confetti Cupcake Ice Cream,” said Kate Unger, senior vice president of marketing for Cold Stone Creamery. “This new flavor is made with festive edible Rainbow Glitter and fluffy Frosting. It’s fun and fresh and with the rave reviews behind our new Confetti Cupcake Ice Cream, we’ve taken it up a few notches and created the perfect summer treat with our Party Like a Cupcake™ Creation featuring Confetti Cupcake Ice Cream mixed with Kit Kat®, Rainbow Sprinkles, Yellow Cake and Cake Batter™ Frosting. We’ve essentially fashioned the perfect way for everyone to cool off and celebrate this summer! Join us!”

Promotional Creations:

Party Like a Cupcake: Confetti Cupcake Ice Cream mixed with Kit Kat, Rainbow Sprinkles, Yellow Cake and Cake Batter™ Frosting

Confetti Cupcake Ice Cream and the Party Like a Cupcake Creation will be available June 14, 2017 through September 12, 2017.

Food Network debuts new ‘Dessert Games’ and ‘Texas Cake House’

June 1, 2017

Duff Goldman and Guy Fieri (Photo courtesy of Food Network)

The following is a press release from Food Network:

Monday nights just got a little sweeter with Food Network’s double dose of primetime programming, beginning on Monday, July 10, 2017. First, at 8 p.m. ET/PT Duff Goldman turns the Triple-G Flavortown Market into Sweet City on “Dessert Games.” Then, the fun continues at 9 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. ET/PT as owners of Sideserf Cake Studio, Natalie and Dave Sideserf, push the boundaries of cake design with their remarkable, realistic cake creations on the premiere of “Texas Cake House.”

“Mondays hit the spot with decadent desserts on “Dessert Games” and crazy custom-made cakes on “Texas Cake House,” said Courtney White, SVP Programming, Scripps Networks Interactive. “Duff Goldman, a baking trailblazer, kicks off the night with his signature charm as the perfect host of the fun and fast-paced dessert-focused competition. Then, audiences get a behind-the-scenes look as Natalie and Dave Sideserf create extraordinarily detailed cake sculptures that defy the ingredients they are made of in how realistic they look!”

Guy Fieri has handed the keys to his grocery store over to dessert master Duff Goldman and given Duff carte blanche to remodel the store, restock the shelves and sugarcoat his grocery games. Each week Duff will test the skills of a new batch of four pastry chefs as they race the aisles shopping, preparing, and plating confectionary creations in three rounds of epic baking challenges. From desserts using savory ingredients, to store-bought treat makeovers, and to the classic dessert imposters, the contestants’ must use shopping shortcuts and food-hacks to rise to the top. The one that impresses a rotating panel of judges with their baking talents to cream the competition with their desserts will earn a grand prize of $10,000!

Dave and Natalie Sideserf (Photo courtesy of Food Network)

Natalie Sideserf has created incredibly lifelike and elaborate works of edible art that have taken the internet by storm. Quickly becoming overwhelmed with customer orders, Dave, her husband, decided to quit his day job to help her manage the operation. With business booming, this young married couple is committing themselves to creating the most amazing cakes ever baked, which is no easy feat with unique client requests. From detailed and lifelike animal cakes that could be mistaken for the real thing to cakes that fly and dance, this duo settles for nothing less than out-of-the-box, awe-inspiring cakes that will take their business to the top-tier.

Fans craving more can visit FoodNetwork.com/DessertGames for competition highlights, and can get to know Duff Goldman and the panel of judges. They can also test their sweets IQ and share the results using #DessertGames. And for an extra taste of Natalie’s and Dave’s life, fans can visit FoodNetwork.com/TexasCakeHouse for show highlights and baking tips at. They can also weigh in on their favorite cake creations using #TexasCakeHouse.

Ben & Jerry’s launches One Love flavor inspired by Bob Marley

May 11, 2017

Ben & Jerry's One Love — Ben & Jerry’s One Love (Photo courtesy of Ben & Jerry’s)

The following is a press release from Ben & Jerry’s:

“One love, one heart…” So begins one of the most recognized songs in reggae history. Bob Marley’s memorable refrain is a call for global compassion, and is a perfect anthem for Ben & Jerry’s latest flavor, One Love. The flavor concoction that came to fruition in partnership with the Marley family pays homage to the legendary performer and his vision for a better world.

A portion of the proceeds from each One Love pint sold will benefit Jamaica’s One Love Youth Camp, a program run by The Bob Marley Foundation and Partners for Youth Empowerment. After the flavor enjoyed tremendous success in the United Kingdom last year, One Love is now making a splash on this side of the pond by sharing its mission-driven deliciousness with fans in the U.S. One Love is an enchanting harmony of banana ice cream, caramel and cookie swirls, and chocolatey peace signs.

The Marley-inspired flavor and partnership will be celebrated May 22nd when Ziggy Marley, musician and eldest son of Bob Marley, will host performances by Aaron Nigel Smith and others at an invitation-only party at the iconic Roxy Theatre on the Sunset Strip. The kickoff will be followed immediately by the first official listening party of Bob Marley’s reimagined Exodus 40 album – produced by Ziggy and reissued for its 40th anniversary.

In song and in words, Ziggy Marley epitomizes his father’s spirit in saying: “The One Love Youth Camp positively affects youth in Jamaica, providing social and interpersonal tools they can use throughout life. The youth are our future and we are thankful for our partnership with Partners for Youth Empowerment and Ben & Jerry’s.”

In a world of uncertainty, there is a lot to be learned from Marley. “Bob Marley stood for more than just music – he advocated for social change and inspired millions to think about peace, love, and equality,” said Jerry Greenfield, Ben & Jerry’s CoFounder. “Ben & Jerry’s has long strived to champion love and social justice, and by partnering with the Marley family we’re happy to play a small role in supporting Marley’s vision for a sweeter world.”

No need to wait in vain for this flavor. Fans can find this limited batch flavor in Scoop Shops & retailers nationwide. For more information about One Love Youth Camp and the One Love ice cream flavor, check out: www.Benjerry.com/onelove

Ben & Jerry’s One Love (Photo courtesy of Ben & Jerry’s)

Ben & Jerry’s debuts CHILL-aco, an ice cream taco

April 18, 2017

Ben & Jerry’s is introducing CHILL-aco, an ice cream “taco” for a limited time, beginning April 20, 2017. The CHILL-aco features a crunchy waffle cone taco surrounded by a soft waffle cone wrap with a layer of warm caramel between, filled with two scoops of ice cream and topped with a fudge drizzle and cookie crumbs.

Ben & Jerry’s has a reputation for not only providing creatively named, delicious treats but for also being socially responsible. In 2015, the company completed its transition to using entirely non-GMO (genetically modified organisms) ingredients by source as well as to fully source Fairtrade-certified ingredients wherever possible, which benefits farmers in developing countries.

In February 2017, Ben & Jerry’s introduced six new frozen treats—three non-dairy products and three traditional dairy products. The non-dairy products are Caramel Almond Brittle, Cherry Garcia and Coconut Seven Layer Bar. The dairy products are Urban Bourbon, Truffle Kerfuffle and Oat of this Swirled.

The CHILL-aco will be available in participating Scoop Shops in the U.S., Canada, Brazil, Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. To find the one nearest to you, click here.