Graeter’s Ice Cream, known for its indulgent, handcrafted flavors, signature chocolate chips and Old World French Pot process, is celebrating 150 years of business with their annual introduction of Bonus Flavors. In all, four new Bonus Flavors will be released in Graeter’s scoop shops and online, with the third being Peanut Butter & Jelly. A secret that remains under lock and key until the day it’s released, guests will be made aware of the new flavors via broadcast media, social media, local scoop shops, the Graeter’s App and online store.

Graeter’s Ice Cream, family owned since 1870, is celebrating its 150th birthday with the creation of a special ice cream flavor and a limited-edition birthday doughnut. Each of the specialty products will be released on July 1 coinciding with National Ice Cream Month and in celebration of Graeter’s birthday. Graeter’s new “Birthday Cake” ice cream flavor is a celebratory blend of cake pieces and sprinkles in cake batter ice cream. Meanwhile, the limited-edition birthday cake flavored doughnut, fully glazed, iced with rainbow sprinkles inside and out, is available at select Cincinnati-area scoop shops.

DiNoci Natural Foods, makers of artisan plant-based frozen desserts announce four new flavors of its almond milk-based desserts--bringing the brand total to eight--using premium ingredients free of gums and additives.

Atlanta-based High Road Craft Brands Inc. launched a full line of Mexican-inspired helados at HEB supermarkets throughout Texas. The new addition to the High Road Craft Brands portfolio places an emphasis on the authentic flavors of Mexico.

The new I*SKREAM chocolate-covered ice cream bars joins the 4 out of 10 businesses owned by women in the U.S. I*SKREAM reflects a growing trend of women wanting to start and own their own companies and have control over their lives and how those lives impact others. 

Bindi, a leading Italian name in desserts for the foodservice community, adds Pear & Chocolate Fillo to their vast list of offerings. Available to order in 6 servings/box (1 lb 5.1 oz), each thaw-and-serve chocolate fillo dough pouch holds a rich chocolate cream that’s studded with pear pieces and finished in a dusting of powdered sugar, also the perfect accompaniment to a scoop of Bindi gelato or can be decorated alongside any one of their dessert sauces.

Looking ahead, there are good reasons to believe that private label frozen desserts will continue to gain market share.