YoCream partners with Red Mango.
YoCream International has made public its strategic alliance with
Red Mango, the leading South Korean frozen yogurt retailer. The alliance
calls for YoCream to serve as the exclusive manufacturer . . .
Baskin-Robbins dropping trans fats.
Beginning January 1, 2008, all Baskin-Robbins' offerings,
including its ice cream inclusions and ribbons, will be zero grams trans
fat. The zero trans fats goal was announced by the ice . . .
Ruth Weaver Arbuckle, 93, passed away on July 6.(Last
Licks)
Ruth Weaver Arbuckle, 93, passed away on July 6. Mrs. Arbuckle and
her husband, Wendell S. Arbuckle, a longtime professor of dairy science
at the University of Maryland, were known as "Mr. and Mrs. . . .
Our friends at National Ice Cream Retailers Association (NICRA)
remind us that it's not too early to start making plans to atten
Our friends at National Ice Cream Retailers Association (NICRA)
remind us that it's not too early to start making plans to attend
the 74th NICRA Annual Meeting and Convention to be held at the . . .
Calorie Control Council.(Last Licks)
As concern over obesity increases, the Calorie Control
Council's 2007 Symposium, "Calorie Control in a Super Sized
Society" with educational insights as well as an opportunity to
evaluate . . .
David Michael also announced that Rod Falcon, Co-Director Health
Horizons Program, Institute for the Future, will be the keynote
David Michael also announced that Rod Falcon, Co-Director Health
Horizons Program, Institute for the Future, will be the keynote speaker
at the David Michael Innovation Roadshow set for October 4 . . .
David Michael.(Last Licks)
David Michael has announced the opening of its new David Michael de
Mexico SA de CV facility in Lerma, Estado de Mexico. The new location
spans 6,000 square meters (approx. 19,685 feet), and houses . . .
MaggieMoo's reports that Maggie, its seven-foot-tall,
long-eye-lashed spokescow, celebrated her birthday at the beginning of
the
MaggieMoo's reports that Maggie, its seven-foot-tall,
long-eye-lashed spokescow, celebrated her birthday at the beginning of
the month at a "star-studded" event in the Hamptons. The event
was . . .
Dairy Queen.(Last Licks)
Miss America 2007 Lauren Nelson helped Dairy Queen kick off Miracle
Treat Day on Thursday, August 9th, the company's annual one-day,
national charity drive with proceeds from every Blizzard sold . . .
Carvel.(Last Licks)
The Associate Press is reporting that the original Carvel store in
Hartsdale, NY may not be long for this world. The current owner wants to
tear it down and replace it with more profitable . . .
J&J Snack Foods reports a 16% jump in net earnings for its
third quarter to $12.5 million with a16% increase in revenues for the
J&J Snack Foods reports a 16% jump in net earnings for its
third quarter to $12.5 million with a16% increase in revenues for the
period to $162.5 million. "Although we benefited from . . .
Greek food group Vivartia reports that it has sold its 24% stake
in Dodoni Ice Cream to the investment arm of the National Bank
Greek food group Vivartia reports that it has sold its 24% stake in
Dodoni Ice Cream to the investment arm of the National Bank of Greece
for approximately E5 million ($6.8 million). Dodoni Ice . . .
Also in the UK, ice cream manufacturer Hill Station has acquired
Kent-based So Real Ice Company in a deal valued at 750,000 [pou
Also in the UK, ice cream manufacturer Hill Station has acquired
Kent-based So Real Ice Company in a deal valued at 750,000 [pounds
sterling] ($1.5 million). The Cwmbran-headquartered company made . . .
The British press also reports that Welsh ice cream company
Cowpots has become the first UK ice cream producer to qualify to use
The British press also reports that Welsh ice cream company Cowpots
has become the first UK ice cream producer to qualify to use the Quality
Milk Producers' prestigious Gold Top logo 'Gold . . .
Unilever.(Last Licks)
The British press reports that there is the threat of an ice cream
shortage in the UK this summer as a result of the largest manufacturing
facility, Unilever's Barnwood plant, having been shut down . . .
Full fat ice cream is top guilty pleasure.
A survey commissioned by Denali Flavors Moose Tracks ice cream and
conducted by Harris Interactive reports that while many Americans may be
eating healthier, ice cream remains "the sacred cow of . . .
Baskin-Robbins teams with Oreo for
"Lick-A-Thons".
Baskin-Robbins has announced that it is teaming up with Oreo on a
back-to-school promotion it is calling a "Lick-A-Thon." The
event, to take place in participating stores across the country . . .
Hardees, Jack in the Box promote ice cream treats.
Two popular restaurant chains are promoting special ice cream
treats this summer. The Hardee's chain has introduced Orange Cream,
a new limited-time offering addition to its Hand-Scooped Ice Cream . . .
Marble Slab has sparkling promotions.
Marble Slab Creamery is launching two new promotions under the
concept headings "Marriage of Fine Tastes" and "Good
Things Come in 3's." The latter campaign features premium
sundaes that combine . . .
Friendly tender offer nearly complete.
Friendly Ice Cream Corp. has announced that as of August 8, 2007,
holders of about 89.7% of its outstanding 8-3/8% Senior Notes due 2012
had tendered notes and delivered consents in connection with . . .
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