The following is a press release from Cold Stone Creamery:
In honor of National Ice Cream Day on Sunday, July 16, 2017, Cold Stone Creamery® is celebrating with a special BOGO offer and its limited time summer flavor, Confetti Cupcake Ice Cream as well as the Party Like a Cupcake™ Creation.
Featuring Confetti Cupcake Ice Cream mixed with Kit Kat®, Rainbow Sprinkles, Yellow Cake and Cake Batter™ Frosting, the Party Like a Cupcake™ Creation™ is just one of many delicious options customers can enjoy to celebrate the special occasion. Adding to the fun, My Cold Stone Club™ members will receive an exclusive Buy One Get One Free offer (of equal or lesser value) on all flavors, Creations™, Shakes, Smoothies and Frappe’s for a limited time only. Offer expires July 23, 2017.
“We are so excited that there is a special day devoted to our favorite dessert and we can thank President Ronald Reagan for making it all happen. In 1984, he designated July as National Ice Cream Month and made the third Sunday in July National Ice Cream Day,” said Kate Unger, senior vice president of marketing for Kahala Brands™, parent company of Cold Stone Creamery. “There’s no better way to indulge than at Cold Stone Creamery and with our creative take on a classic party favorite, the Party Like a Cupcake Creation is the perfect summertime treat to celebrate with.”
The Confetti Cupcake Ice Cream and Party Like a Cupcake™ Creation™ are available at Cold Stone Creamery until Sept. 12, 2017.
To become a My Cold Stone Club™ member and receive the special BOGO offer in honor of National Ice Cream Day, please visit https://www.coldstonecreamery.com/mycsc/ and sign up.
Dreams do come true…this summer, Breyers® is excited to introduce Breyers® delights, a new delicious range of low and reduced fat ice creams. With 260-330 calories and 20 grams of protein per pint, Breyers® delights are made with high quality ingredients, naturally sourced flavors, and all American dairy.
Breyers® delights come in four delicious flavors:
Vanilla Bean Breyers® delights – Smooth low-fat vanilla ice cream, made with real vanilla beans, and fresh cream. It’s 260 calories per pint and a good source of protein.
Creamy Chocolate Breyers® delights – Rich, creamy low-fat chocolate ice cream made with real cocoa. It’s the ultimate chocolate-lover’s dream at 270 calories per pint.
Cookies & Cream Breyers® delights – Tasty cookies and cream reduced-fat ice cream, made with real cookies and fresh cream in every bite. A wondrous combination that’s 330 calories per pint.
Mint Chip Breyers® delights – Cool, mint reduced-fat ice cream made with real peppermint extract and chocolatey chips. It’s 310 calories per pint and perfect for a refreshing, delicious treat.
“We can’t wait for everyone to try new Breyers® delights. With more than 150 years of experience making mouth-watering ice cream, we’re always listening to our fans. We heard that calories and protein are top of mind, so we crafted Breyers® delights. We worked hard to deliver an ice cream that starts with high quality ingredients, tastes great, and is 260-330 calories per pint,” said Peter Harbour, Marketing Director of Breyers®.
Breyers® delights are available in 1-pint (16-ounce) containers this summer at stores nationwide for a suggested retail price of $4.49 – $4.99.
Carvel… America’s Freshest Ice Cream® is bringing back its annual buy-one-get-one deal in celebration of National Ice Cream Day. Guests who visit participating shoppes anytime on Sunday, July 16 will double their delight when they receive a second cup or cone for FREE with their initial purchase of any size, any flavor soft ice cream cup or cone.
In honor of the National Ice Cream Day and the recent 40th birthday of Carvel’s famous icon, Fudgie the Whale, Carvel will also donate a portion of the day’s sales to Save the Whales, a nonprofit organization dedicated to marine wildlife conservation. In lieu of birthday gifts, Fudgie has asked for contributions to the charity in various ways throughout the summer.
“National Ice Cream Day is one of our favorite holidays because we get to do what we love most – put smiles on the faces of our loyal guests,” said Scott Colwell, president of Carvel. “It’s our sincere pleasure to help guests take full advantage of the celebration by offering a wonderful BOGO deal, while also providing a way for us to make a difference together for a very worthwhile cause.”
For more information on Carvel’s celebration of National Ice Cream Day, or to find a list of local shoppes, visit Carvel.com. For more information on Carvel’s fundraising partnership with Save the Whales, visit Carvel.com/FortyYearsofFudgie. Carvel will be collecting donations to benefit Save the Whales through September 30. Every $10 donated will serve as an entry to win FREE ice cream cakes for a year from Carvel. In addition, donors who contribute $25 or more are eligible to receive a commemorative Fudgie the Whale plush toy.
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.
(Courtesy of International Dairy Foods Association)
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!
Berry Cheesecake Ice Cream Squares (Photo courtesy of National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association)
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.
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’sOne 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:
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’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.
Confetti Cupcake Ice Cream (Photo courtesy of Cold Stone Creamery)
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.
