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What’s New in February: Dairy Ice Cream Innovations (Second Edition)

As promised, we’re following up on last week’s What’s New Dairy with a new edition! This second edition continues the roll-out of some fun new dairy flavors we’ve discovered worldwide.

With so many innovative dairy treats debuting, selecting just one for this edition’s March Pick of the Month was extra difficult. But after careful consideration, we give the honor to Smugglers Ice Cream, an innovative brand that hides vegetables within its ice cream!

For more details about the latest dairy treats to hit grocery store shelves worldwide, dive in!

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Smugglers Ice Cream with Hidden Veg to Launch, United Kingdom


Forget about having to eat vegetables and dessert separately! Coming to Waitrose stores this month is Smugglers, an ice cream brand with hidden vegetables!

By smuggling just enough vegetables into the ice cream, a little bit of goodness is added to the ice cream that you can’t see or taste. Besides containing numerous nutrients and vitamins, the ice cream also contains less fat, fewer calories, and lower sugar than other ice cream brands.

The brand is initially launching with two flavors, Chocolate with Hidden Beetroot and Vanilla with Hidden Parsnip. It’s available for £5 ($6.05 USD) per 460ml tub.



Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams Releases Ted Lasso-Inspired Ice Cream, United States


Jeni's forthcoming Biscuits with the Boss ice cream – a collab flavor with Apple TV+ Original series, Ted Lasso – features shortbread cookies in buttery sweet cream topped with the perfect sprinkle of flaky sea salt. Its salty, mouth-watering taste is the perfect treat to watch while bingeing the latest season of Ted Lasso!

Find it in scoop shops nationwide, or purchase it online in a 473mL for $12.00 USD.


Mars Chocolate Drinks and Treats Unveil New Hubba Hubba Ice Lolly, United Kingdom

Mars’ recently announced that the great taste of iconic gum brand Hubba Hubba would soon be available in a frozen treat! This pop of fun and excitement in the freezer aisle offers a traditional bubble-gum flavor in a bright pink and purple ice lolly.

The unique tasting treat will be available for wholesale and convenience this month. The 50ml treat will sell for £1.65 ($2.00 USD) each, while a four-pack will launch exclusively in Iceland with an RRP of £2.99 ($3.63 USD).


Ferrero Rocher Ice Creams Are Here! United Kingdom


Ferrero Rocher’s latest release – an ice cream version of its famous nutty chocolate – is a gorgeous creation in partnership with Raffaello. With its distinctive round shape, sophisticated taste, and sensational texture, the treat offers a moment of indulgence.

The Ferrero Rocher ice creams are crafted with the same expertise, care, quality ingredients, and infinite attention to detail that the brand is known for.

The new ice creams are in three stick-form flavors: Ferrero Rocher Classic, Ferrero Rocher Dark, and Raffaello. Like the iconic chocolate, each has a signature crunchy shell with roasted hazelnuts and a rich hazelnut cream and cocoa swirl. The Raffaello ice cream contains a smooth coconut-flavored ice cream covered with a crispy white coating and a sprinkling of coconut and almond pieces.

As of this month, they'll be available in Sainsbury's Morrisons and Tesco for £2 ($2.43 USD) for a single ice cream and £4.75 ($5.77 USD) for a multipack of 4x200g.


Häagen-Dazs and Pierre Hermé Unveil Macaron Ice Cream Collection, United Kingdom and France

A partnership between Häagen-Dazs and Pierre Hermé has resulted in an exciting new macaron ice cream range! The exquisite treat features crunchy and chewy macaron shells made with Hermé’s signature almond flavor added to the iconic ice cream of Häagen-Dazs.

The collection is the perfect way to showcase the true craftsmanship of both brands. It includes three flavors: Strawberry & Raspberry, Double Chocolate Ganache, and Yuzu & Lemon in 420ml pint and mini-cup formats, costing £5.35 ($6.47 USD) and £4.80 ($5.81 USD).


Find the Häagen-Dazs x Pierre Hermé 2023 collection at select retailers in the UK and France. A wider launch across Europe, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East will follow in spring-summer.


Yasso Introduces New and Improved Yasso Poppables, United States


Yasso’s majorly improved Poppables now offers 50% more to snack on in a new resealable bag! The majorly upgraded treat is made with over-the-top creamy frozen Greek yogurt and then dunked in a chocolate, crunchy, quinoa-crispied shell.


Even better? The snack can be enjoyed guilt-free, since each bag is just 35 calories!


Enjoy the following three flavors:

  • Sea Salt Caramel Poppables: Creamy sea salt caramel frozen Greek yogurt and a chocolatey, crunchy coating

  • Vanilla Bean Poppables: Vanilla frozen Greek yogurt coated in a dark chocolatey quinoa crunch

  • Coffee Poppables: Latte-level creamy coffee frozen Greek yogurt covered in a chocolate shell with quinoa crunchies

The 204mL packets containing 12 poppables are priced at $7.00 USD.


NUII Introduces Italian Roasted Hazelnut & Milk Chocolate Ice Cream, United Kingdom

Meet Milk Chocolate & Italian Roasted Hazelnut, the latest sensational addition to the Nuii line of indulgent cream sticks! The roasted Italian hazelnut and premium milk chocolate combination is made with no palm oil ingredients and contains Rainforest Alliance-certified cocoa as part of Nuii’s sustainability program.

With a suggested retail price of £4 ($4.84 USD) for a 90g three-pack, there’s no time to waste! The premium treat’s available exclusively at Asda but will soon roll out to other major retail stores across Britain.


Mondelēz’s Oreo Introduces New Mint-Flavoured Ice Cream, United States


There’s a new permanent addition coming to Mondelēz International-owned brand Oreo’s frozen treat portfolio: Oreo Mint ice cream!

With a nod to the brand’s famous mint cookies, the new flavor contains a mint-flavored base and real pieces of Oreo cookies mixed in.

The scoopable frozen treat will roll out in stores nationwide this month for an SRP of $6.99 USD per 48oz tub.


New Premium Cheesecake Ice Cream Bars from The Cheesecake Factory at Home, United States

The Cheesecake Factory at Home® products are expanding to include two premium cheesecake-flavored ice cream bars inspired by the brand’s well-loved cheesecake!

The Original Cheesecake Ice Cream Bars are made with premium, rich cheesecake ice cream. In contrast, the Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream Bars contain premium strawberry cheesecake ice cream with a strawberry swirl.

Both are dipped in a delicious chocolatey cookie-crunch coating to create a two-in-one frozen dessert perfect for every occasion.


The cheesecake ice cream bars are rolling out to major retailers nationwide with a price tag ranging from $5.49-$5.99 USD for a 4-pack (2.65 fl oz).



Want to be featured in our next dairy ice cream round-up? Email Andrea Montreuil from Innodelice with more details!

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