Pinkberry.(Last Licks)
Pinkberry reports that it is celebrating its third anniversary by
launching a coffee frozen yogurt. The new coffee frozen yogurt is
accompanied by a new topping option, chestnuts, and is available . . .
European press sources report that the British director of a
French ice-cream factory owned by Unilever was held hostage overnig
European press sources report that the British director of a French
ice-cream factory owned by Unilever was held hostage overnight by
employees angry at job cuts, and was only freed after police . . .
Wells' Dairy has announced that it will sell its milk plant
in its headquarter town of LeMars, IN to Dean Foods.(Last Licks)
Wells' Dairy has announced that it will sell its milk plant in
its headquarter town of LeMars, IN to Dean Foods. Wells' reports
that the move is intended to help it better focus on its ice cream . . .
Rachel's Organic.(Last Licks)
just-food.com reports that UK-based Rachel's Organic, known
for its yogurts and rice puddings, will soon be entering to ice . . .
Perry's Ice Cream.(Last Licks)
Akron, NY-based Perry's Ice Cream reports that, as part of its
75th anniversary celebration, it is introducing new packaging with
snap-tight lids and freshness seals. The new package design . . .
Temptation Vegan Ice Cream, made by We Love Soy, Inc., an
all-vegan company, has been presented was voted Best Vegan Ice Cream b
Temptation Vegan Ice Cream, made by We Love Soy, Inc., an all-vegan
company, has been presented was voted Best Vegan Ice Cream by visitors
to peta2's Web site as part of the second annual Libby . . .
A&W, Sunkist claim packaged ice cream float launch.
Cadbury Schweppes is skating on thin ice with the launch of its
A&W and Sunkist Floats. The two products are being introduced with
copy stating that they "recreate all the rich creamy frothiness . . .
Sibby's expanding near and far.
As more frozen dessert companies add organic lines and increase
consumer awareness of these products, companies that have been
exclusively organic are finding new opportunities to expand. A case . . .
Hood adds Ittibitz.
HP Hood is adding Ittibitz to its product line-up. The
cryogenically frozen pelletized ice cream is being introduced in
Hood's markets in eleven flavors, with Chocolate Champions
IttiBitz, made . . .
San Gelato Cafe aims at national expansion.
San Gelato Cafe has been serving premium gelatos and sorbets in the
Florida panhandle for over ten years with ingredients imported from
Italy. It now reports it is ready to launch the company . . .
... And a look at the year ahead.
Besides more frozen yogurt products, what will 2008 bring to the
frozen dessert industry? Last year Ice Cream Reporter predicted there
would be an increase in "green" ice cream, that is, ice . . .
Frozen dessert year in review ...
If there is anything that can be counted on in the frozen dessert
industry, it is that everything old will be new again. Consumers will
demand diet products, then reject them, then rediscover them; . . .
Coming up sooner than you think is the North America Pizza &
Ice Cream Show (NAPICS) 2008, set for Feb. 17-18 at the Greater Col
* Coming up sooner than you think is the North America Pizza &
Ice Cream Show (NAPICS) 2008, set for Feb. 17-18 at the Greater Columbus
Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio. More than 5,000 . . .
Datamonitor narrows its focus on exotic flavors in its new report
"Creating Sensory Appeal: Sensory and Flavor Trends in Food an
* Datamonitor narrows its focus on exotic flavors in its new report
"Creating Sensory Appeal: Sensory and Flavor Trends in Food and
Drinks." The report notes exotic foods are being sampled today . . .
Datamonitor's Productscan Online has named its "Ten
Trends to Watch in 2008" for consumer packaged goods.(Last
Licks)
* Datamonitor's Productscan Online has named its "Ten
Trends to Watch in 2008" for consumer packaged goods. Productscan
says to expect more probiotics in dairy products other than yogurt;
organic . . .
Research publisher Mintel's Global New Products Database
weighs in on food and beverage trends for 2008 by predicting a bottled
* Research publisher Mintel's Global New Products Database
weighs in on food and beverage trends for 2008 by predicting a bottled
water backlash; more environmental initiatives by food . . .
Times may be hard, but J & J Snack Foods Corp. is doing
okay.(Last Licks)
* Times may be hard, but J & J Snack Foods Corp. is doing okay.
The New Jersey-based manufacturer of Luigi's, Mama Tish's,
Shape Ups, Minute Maid and Barq's and Chill frozen juice bars and
ices, . . .
In England, the regional news service Archant reports that
another venerable ice cream firm has gone under.(Last Licks)
* In England, the regional news service Archant reports that
another venerable ice cream firm has gone under. Dairyland Ices, a
Norfolk firm which has been producing ice cream for more than 60 . . .
Fairfax New Zealand reports that Development West Coast (DWC) is
closing its award-winning ice cream subsidiary Snowflake.(Last
* Fairfax New Zealand reports that Development West Coast (DWC) is
closing its award-winning ice cream subsidiary Snowflake, despite an
investment in the company of NZ$1.7 million (approximately . . .
Tech tops website gizmodo.com reports that Unilever's
Brazilian ice-cream subsidiary Kibon has come up with one of the hottest
p
* Tech tops website gizmodo.com reports that Unilever's
Brazilian ice-cream subsidiary Kibon has come up with one of the hottest
promotion ideas in a long time. The company says it will . . .
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