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What’s New in January: Dairy Ice Cream Innovations (Part 2)

Sarah McKenzie

Updated: 1 day ago

So many brands are excited to release new treats in the new year that we’ve had to write a second edition of What’s New Dairy this month! Our last edition featured countless innovative debuts, and this one is no different!


Among the highlighted launches is a special one from Singapore-based Swensen’s, which claimed our Pick of the Month award. The company created two unique masterpieces in honor of the Lunar New Year!


Ready to find out more about this launch, plus many others from around the globe? If so, keep reading!

JUMP TO:

  1. Drumstick Introduces Two New Ice Cream Flavors for Summer! Australia

  2. Lunar New Year Ice Cream Cakes from Swensen’s! Singapore

  3. Baskin Robbins Launches Rabdi Jalebi Ice Cream! India

  4. Gianni’s Caramelised Biscuit Chocsticks, Gianni’s Ruby Chocsticks, and New High-Protein Ice Cream Tubs at Aldi’s! United Kingdom

  5. Cadbury Has 3 New Ice Cream Treats! United Kingdom

  6. New Ice Cream Line with 7 Flavors from Havanna! Brazil

  7. Nutrisa Adds 3 New Products to Its Portfolio! Mexico

  8. 5 New Valentine's Day Flavors from Van Leeuwen! United States

  9. M&M's New Peanut Butter Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich! United States

  10. Cinnamon Roll Ice Cream Flavor from Baskin Robbins! United States

  11. Pastelitos de Guayaba and Cortaditos Flavors from Kith Treats and Versailles Restaurant Collab! United States

  12. Ben & Jerry’s Launches 4 Scoop-apalooza Flavors! United States


Drumstick Introduces Two New Ice Cream Flavors for Summer! Australia


With Drumstick’s newest release, Aussies have more to enjoy this summer!


The new Dulce De Leche Drumstick features layers of sweet cream and buttery caramel, drizzled with rich dulce de leche syrup and finished with the classic chocolate tip.


For those seeking a refreshing and fruity twist, Drumstick presents the vibrant and creamy Strawberry Drumstick, containing a swirl of strawberry syrup from top to the signature chocolate tip.


Each flavor is sold in a 4-pack (475mL) at Coles, Woolworths, and Independent supermarkets for AUD 9.50 (USD 5.97).



Lunar New Year Ice Cream Cakes from Swensen’s! Singapore


To celebrate the recent Lunar New Year, Swensen’s surpassed expectations with new designs and textures!


Their recently debuted stunning lineup included two showstopping treats:


  • Lucky Knock Knock Gold Bar: A shimmering gold bar containing Sticky Chewy Chocolate ice cream and golden KitKat balls. A pair (2x200g) sold for SGD 48.80 (USD 36.19) and was available for takeaway and delivery. A single piece was available for dine-in only.

  • Fortune Cat Ice Cream Cake: An adorable cat-shaped ice cream cake with Prosperity Pineapple ice cream and smooth chocolate ganache crumble that sold for 66.80 SGD (USD 49.54).



Baskin Robbins Launches Rabdi Jalebi Ice Cream! India


Baskin Robbins’ latest menu launch includes three special treats:


  • Rabdi Jalebi Ice Cream: The classic flavors of India’s most popular sweets, rabdi and jalebi, partnered together (Rs 99 or USD 1.13)

  • Carrot Halwa Sundae: Indulgently rich and infused with the warmth of carrot halwa, topped with creamy ice cream (Rs 210 or USD 2.40)

  • Sizzling Brownie Sundae: A warm, gooey brownie paired with your favorite Mississippi Mud or vanilla ice cream for the ultimate hot-and-cold treat (Rs 210 or USD 2.40)



Gianni’s Caramelised Biscuit Chocsticks, Gianni’s Ruby Chocsticks, and New High-Protein Ice Cream Tubs at Aldi’s! United Kingdom


UK Aldi shoppers: prepare your tastebuds! The retailer has launched several new exciting ice cream treats, including:


  • Chocolate Hype Kri Kri High Protein Ice Cream: Chocolate ice cream swirled with chocolate-flavored sauce and filled with brownie pieces, all in a 450mL tub with 24g of protein

  • Peanut Butter Load Kri Kri High Protein Ice Cream: Peanut butter ice cream churned with caramel-flavored sauce and loaded with brownie pieces packed into a 450mL tub containing 24g of protein

  • Gianni’s Caramelised Biscuit Chocsticks (3x90mL): A caramelized biscuit ice cream double coated in a caramelised biscuit sauce and milk chocolate, topped with  crunchy caramelized biscuit crumbs

  • Gianni’s Ruby Chocsticks (3x90mL): White chocolate-flavored ice cream filled with a tart raspberry sauce and coated in velvety ruby milk chocolate.


The high-protein, 450mL ice cream tubs are available now for £2.25 (USD 2.82). The Chocsticks will be in stores as of May 17 for £1.89 (USD 2.36).


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Cadbury Has 3 New Ice Cream Treats! United Kingdom


There are now three new Cadbury ice cream varieties designed to cater to the expanding snacking market, all offering Cadbury’s unmistakable taste!


  • Dairy Milk Mint Sticks (4x90mL): Mint ice cream swirled with mint chocolate and coated in Dairy Milk chocolate with crunchy mint crisp pieces (£4.50/USD 5.00)

  • Dairy Milk Mini Sticks (6x50ml): Mini versions of Dairy Milk sticks featuring vanilla ice cream with a chocolate swirl, coated in Dairy Milk chocolate (£4.75/USD 5.94)

  • Cadbury Crunchie Tub (425ml): Honeycomb-flavored ice cream blended with honeycomb and Dairy Milk pieces, featuring a rich Dairy Milk core (£4.50/USD 5.63)


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New Ice Cream Line with 7 Flavors from Havanna! Brazil


Havanna, best known for its alfajores (a traditional dulce de leche sandwich cookie), has expanded into the ice cream industry!


The brand recently launched 400-gram pints in the following seven flavors:


  • Belgian Chocolate,

  • Dulce de Leche with Dulce de Leche Filling,

  • Dulce de Leche with Chocolate Chips,

  • Neapolitan,

  • Pistachio,

  • Coconut and

  • Salted Caramel.


At the time of publication, no further details were available.



Nutrisa Adds 3 New Products to Its Portfolio! Mexico


Three exciting new products have joined Nutrisa’s lineup!


The brand's recent launch included a blueberry-flavored ice cream and crunchy blueberry macaroon. The macaroon, exclusive to Nutrisa, is vibrant in color and has a crispy shell.


Also launched are Nutrispheres, molecular pearl toppings that contain a flavored pulp in five fresh flavors: Strawberry, Blueberry, Green Apple, Mango, and Passion Fruit. Each flavor is available for MXN 35 (USD 1.71).


The three new products are available until March 30 at all 300 locations across Mexico.



5 New Valentine's Day Flavors from Van Leeuwen! United States


Van Leeuwen has launched five new love language-inspired flavors just in time for Valentine’s Day! Available exclusively at Kroger’s, the flavors include:


  • Physical Touch – Hug Me Hazelnut Truffle: Hazelnut ice cream and chocolate truffle pieces

  • Words of Affirmation – You’re My Brown Sugar Cookie Butter: Brown sugar ice cream and cookie butter swirl

  • Receiving Gifts – Chocolate Strawberry Surprise: Sweet cream ice cream, strawberry jam, and chocolate chips

  • Quality Time – Let’s Hang Out S’more: Sweet cream ice cream, chocolate chips, graham cracker pieces, and marshmallow swirls

  • Acts of Service – Blackberry Chip In: Blackberry sherbet and chocolate chips



M&M's New Peanut Butter Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich! United States


The new Peanut Butter Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich from M&M'scontaining Milk Chocolate Minis, home-style sugar cookies, and a thick layer of peanut butter ice creamis the first of its kind! Released on National Peanut Butter Day, January 24, the 3.5oz frozen treat is described as a “multi-texture flavor experience.”


The latest addition will permanently join the other frozen M&M ice cream sandwiches, which include flavors like Vanilla, Chocolate, and Cookies and Cream.


They’re available at national retailers in single-serve (3.5oz) or 4-packs (14oz) options.



Cinnamon Roll Ice Cream Flavor from Baskin Robbins! United States


January's Flavor of the Month at Baskin-Robbins offers a one-of-a-kind mix of sweet decadence! The new limited-time Cinnamon Roll flavor combines buttery-soft cinnamon-flavored ice cream, sweet cookie dough pieces, and a thick cinnamon cream cheese swirl.


Enjoy it by the scoop (prices range from USD 3.59 to USD 7.59), in a sundae (USD 6.59 to USD 7.69), or even a milkshake (USD 7.99)! It’s available while supplies last at nationwide locations.



Pastelitos de Guayaba and Cortaditos Flavors from Kith Treats and Versailles Restaurant Collab! United States


A collaboration between Miami’s popular Versailles restaurant and Kith Treats allowed customers to enjoy the restaurant’s most popular dishes, Pastelitos de guayaba and cortaditos, in ice cream form!


The two companies collaborated to create the two limited-time ice cream specials for Kith Treats’ Heritage Program. The program showcases iconic food establishments that have endured as beloved community staples.


  • The Versailles combined Versailles' iconic guava and cheese pastelitos, Rice Krispies cereal, and cheesecake bites blended into Kith Treats' signature vanilla ice cream

  • The Cortadito offered Versailles' signature Cuban coffee slush layered over a Golden Grahams-infused milkshake and topped with buttery Cuban bread


The specials were available on specific days in December at Versailles and Kith Treats' Miami Design District and Miami Beach locations. A share of the proceeds went to One Love Community Fridge, an initiative dedicated to combating food insecurity in the communities where the honorees operate.



Ben & Jerry’s Launches 4 Scoop-apalooza Flavors! United States


Ben & Jerry’s continues to surprise us with innovative offerings! The latest from the dairy industry giant include the following four new Scoop-apalooza flavors:


  • Vanilla & Fudge Brownie: Smooth vanilla ice cream mixed with indulgent fudge brownie chunks

  • Chocolate & Fudge Swirl: Velvety chocolate ice cream with ribbons of rich fudge

  • Strawberries & Cream: Creamy ice cream infused with luscious strawberry swirls

  • Coffee & Fudge Chip: Robust coffee ice cream packed with decadent fudge chips


Each Scoop-apalooza flavor comes in large 28oz containers designed to be shared. They’re priced at USD 7.49-9.99 each and are available in grocery stores nationwide.


 

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

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