R&FF brings you a roundup of some of the latest new releases in refrigerated and desserts & cold novelties.

Diana’s Celebrates 30 Years with Birthday Cake Banana Sticks

Diana’s is in celebration mode with the launch of its latest creation, Diana’s White Chocolate Birthday Cake Banana Sticks. This festive new flavor, available exclusively at Target, features a decadent white chocolate coating and rainbow sprinkles, marking a special milestone — Diana’s 30th anniversary of bringing wholesome, satisfying snacks to families everywhere.

Diana’s White Chocolate Birthday Cake Banana Sticks feature Diana’s signature upcycled bananas sustainably sourced from Ecuador and frozen at peak ripeness, which are then hand-dipped in white chocolate and adorned with sprinkles colored with vibrant whole foods and spices instead of artificial dyes. It’s a treat that combines indulgence with the wholesome goodness for which Diana’s is known and loved.

Diana’s White Chocolate Birthday Cake Banana Sticks are now available in nearly 800 Target stores nationwide. In addition to expanding its distribution in Target stores, Diana’s newest Banana Bites flavors — White Chocolate Cinnamon Granola Crunch and Dark Chocolate Caramel Crunch — are available at more than 2,000 Kroger stores.

Snoop Dogg Brings His Dr. Bombay Ice Cream to Cali 7-Eleven, Speedway Stores

Snoop Dogg’s ice cream company, Dr. Bombay, is expanding its distribution to now include 7-Eleven and Speedway stores across California. Since launching in July 2023, Dr. Bombay has built its brand around California hip hop style and its ability to bring cultures together - in music, food and more - and aims to bring that same energy and originality to the freezer aisle with every pint.

In just a short period, the Los Angeles-based ice cream brand has seen massive growth - including hitting $10 million in revenue in the first year (on track to double in the first 18 months).

This latest expansion adds to Dr. Bombay's presence in the majority of stores across the nation, including Kroger, Publix, Ralphs, Albertson, Vons, and on GoPuff. To celebrate the launch, the ice cream company will host a series of events - including tailgates, pop-ups at 7-Eleven stores, and more.

Krusteaz Introduces Revolutionary New Line of Refrigerated Pour & Bake Batters

Krusteaz, a baking brand with a 90+ year legacy of innovation, creativity and quality, is disrupting the baking world with Krusteaz Batters, an entirely new way to bake. The line of refrigerated, pour & bake Batters are available in three varieties – Chocolate Brownie, Vanilla Cupcake and Chocolate Cupcake. Making delicious, scratch-like treats has never been easier. No measuring or mixing needed – just pour and bake!

Chocolate Brownie Batter provides scratch-like, rich, fudgy and decadent chocolate brownies. Each pouch makes an 8x8 pan of brownies or can be portioned for brownie bites. Chocolate Cupcake Batter delivers premium, moist and fluffy results that taste like they were made from scratch. Each pouch makes up to 8 cupcakes or one 9-inch cake, perfect for small groups or individual treats. Vanilla Cupcake Batter comes together as fluffy and balanced premium cupcakes with sweet vanilla flavor. Each pouch makes up to 8 cupcakes or one 9-inch cake, ideal for having on hand for any time a sweet treat is needed.

Krusteaz Batters combine uncompromised quality with no artificial colors and no artificial preservatives. The Batters (SRP $6.99) are available in the refrigerated dough section at Kroger and all Kroger supermarket banners. Additional retailer expansion is planned for later this year.

GoodPop Debuts 2 New Dairy Flavors at Whole Foods

GoodPop released two new dairy ice cream bars inspired by classic ice cream truck treats: Strawberry Shortcake and Cookies ‘n Cream, available exclusively at Whole Foods nationwide.

Available in boxes of six, the gluten-free, non-GMO ice cream bars are made with grass-fed organic dairy, fair-trade cocoa, and organic berries. In addition to GoodPop’s various dairy-free pops, the brand is now proud to offer creamy options for anyone craving a sweet treat. Designed for shoppers who mix dairy-free and dairy options throughout the day (think: oat milk in your morning coffee and ice cream after dinner), GoodPop’s new dairy ice cream bars echo the brand’s long-held mission: to clean up classic treats.

The recent improvement in the supply of high-quality dairy has finally allowed the better-for-you brand to offer these two iconic ice cream truck flavors at an SRP of $8.99 per box.

Graeter’s Ice Cream Drops LTO Flavors Including Cinnamon, Peppermint Stick

Graeter’s Ice Cream, America’s oldest family-owned and operated ice cream maker, announced their highly anticipated LTO holiday flavor lineup featuring Pumpkin, Cinnamon, Peppermint Stick, and Eggnog.

Each handcrafted via Graeter’s unique “French Pot” method, the holiday flavors are the perfect gift or shareable treat for family gatherings.

The “Festive Flavors” pint pack includes all four LTO holiday flavors, plus two permanent fan-favorites (Original Salted Caramel and Graeter’s famous Black Raspberry Chocolate Chip) The “Festive Flavors” pint pack will be available for nationwide shipping and gifting at Graeters.com and can also be found in select grocery stores across the country and Graeter’s scoop shops.

My/Mochi Makes the Holidays ‘Joyfully Chill’ with 3 New Flavors

There is so much more to be "Joyfully Chill" about this holiday season with the launch of My/Mochi's three new ice cream flavors – Hot Cocoa with Marshmallows, Sugar Cookie and Gingerbread. The original and largest mochi ice cream brand is also bringing back fan favorites Pumpkin Spice, Apple Pie á la Mode and Cool Peppermint.

Below is a taste of this year's holiday line-up:

• Pumpkin Spice: one of the most fun, popular fall favorites My/Mochi style – we combine cinnamon pumpkin spice ice cream and graham cracker pieces.
• Apple Pie á La Mode: a twist on the dessert tradition that requires not baking - we take cinnamon spice apple filling and perfectly place it in the center of vanilla ice cream.
• Hot Cocoa with Marshmallows: you'll want to fill your mugs with these - we combine hot cocoa ice cream with marshmallow bits for a cool take on the comfort of cocoa.
• Sugar Cookie: we've transformed one of the most iconic holiday cookies into a chill treat – we combine sugar cookie ice cream with pieces of sugar cookies – wonder if Santa will prefer these?
• Gingerbread: you'll be taken back to holiday stories and the iconic warm, iconic spice notes of gingerbread with our own gingerbread ice cream.
• Cool Peppermint: Think soft, creamy candy cane – we combine creamy peppermint ice cream with minty bits – don't try to hang them on the tree though.

All My/Mochi ice creams retail for an average price of $5.99 for a six-count box.

Perry’s Ice Cream Expands Holiday Flavors

Perry’s Ice Cream Company, Inc., renowned for its high-quality, small-batch ice cream, is excited to introduce two new festive flavors just in time for the holiday season:

• Iced Gingerbread (1.5 quarts): This delightful flavor 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 (2.5-ounce each, 6-count box): Sugar cookies are most popular during the holiday season. These tree-shaped holiday treats 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—ensuring your holiday treats are devoured faster than the fruit cake!

Holiday flavors will be available at various retailers across New York, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, including Dash’s Market, Shurfine, Tops Markets, and Wegmans Food Markets.