The global ice cream market is thriving, with the category expected to grow by 5% to global revenues of $20.2 billion by 2024.
A recent report from Marketing Media Plus combined Instagram trends analysis with research assessing market sentiment to identify some of the top trends that will be shaping innovation in the ice cream space.
Even in this indulgence dominated treat category, Marketing Media Plus found health concerns were front of mind with shoppers seeking out fewer calories, more protein and ingredients like CBD, fibre and probiotics.
Data from Hookah-shisha.com analysing Google search information found that out of the top 20 flavour searches, vanilla made up over 16% with over 33,000 searches per month. But Marketing Media Plus analysts believe we are more adventurous in our flavour fads, suggesting 'favour mash ups' (think vanilla ice cream - but with French fries), alcoholic ice creams, and spiced ice creams will grow in popularity.
As the thermometer rises and summer months roll around, we typically see an up-tick of new product launches in the ice cream aisle. DairyReporter brings you a round-up of some of the latest products hitting the shelves to see how ice cream makers are helping us to keep cool as the temperature rises.
Scroll through our gallery to see the latest in ice cream innovation, from mustard ice cream to high protein pops.
Pic: Getty-Images David Malan
The global ice cream market is thriving, with the category expected to grow by 5% to global revenues of $20.2 billion by 2024.
A recent report from Marketing Media Plus combined Instagram trends analysis with research assessing market sentiment to identify some of the top trends that will be shaping innovation in the ice cream space.
Even in this indulgence dominated treat category, Marketing Media Plus found health concerns were front of mind with shoppers seeking out fewer calories, more protein and ingredients like CBD, fibre and probiotics.
Data from Hookah-shisha.com analysing Google search information found that out of the top 20 flavour searches, vanilla made up over 16% with over 33,000 searches per month. But Marketing Media Plus analysts believe we are more adventurous in our flavour fads, suggesting 'favour mash ups' (think vanilla ice cream - but with French fries), alcoholic ice creams, and spiced ice creams will grow in popularity.
As the thermometer rises and summer months roll around, we typically see an up-tick of new product launches in the ice cream aisle. DairyReporter brings you a round-up of some of the latest products hitting the shelves to see how ice cream makers are helping us to keep cool as the temperature rises.
Scroll through our gallery to see the latest in ice cream innovation.
Pic: Getty-Images David Malan
New York-based mochi ice cream company Mochidoki offers a line of premium Japanese inspired desserts.
Founded in 2015, Mochidoki supplies high-end restaurants and hospitality groups including Nobu and Wynn Resorts. Mochidoki's flavours range from the likes of salted caramel with cracked candy to the more traditional red bean.
The group launched a direct-to-consumer website in 2018. It operates bricks-and-mortar shops in Manhattan's SoHo and Upper East Side, with a third location - in Los Angeles planned for mid-2022.
Now, Mochidoki is expanding into US grocery stores with a line-up of eight of its most popular dairy and vegan flavours. In CPG, the company will launch: purple sweet potato, black sesame, matcha, strawberry, cake batter and vanilla chip. It will also offer two vegan options, passion fruit and mango.
In order to ensure the 'pillowy' delivery of its desserts in retail, the company has developed patent-pending packaging that not only retains the shape but also doubles as a serving board.
Pic: Supplied by Mochidoki
McAlister’s Deli is taking their famous Sweet Tea into the ice cream space with the launch of McAlister's Deli Famous Sweet Tea Ice Cream.
Teaming up with artisanal ice cream brand Creamalicious, the limited-edition pint 'transforms the iconic beverage' into a 'rich, velvety ice cream featuring notes of sugar cookie and lemon swirls', the company said.
“We’re thrilled to put such a fun twist on our most iconic menu item and allow fans the opportunity to experience their favorite Sweet Tea in a new way,” said Courtney Bufford, Executive Chef at McAlister’s Deli. “With Creamalicious being known for transforming blissful Southern recipes into ice cream, we knew they were the perfect partner to collaborate on a unique confection out of our Famous Sweet Tea.”
The new dessert is churned with natural Black Tea, and has no artificial flavors or coloring.
“Creamalicious was born out of honoring traditional dessert recipes passed down for generations and churned to take people deep into the heart of the South where ice cream means connecting with loved ones over a spoonful of goodness,” said Creamalicious Owner and Executive Chef Liz Rogers. “McAlister’s Deli captures the essence of genuine hospitality, so we’re excited our Sweet Tea Ice Cream will be an extension of the authentic nature both brands embody.”
The pints will be available for $7.99 at participating McAlister’s Deli’s 500+ locations nationwide while supplies last. The limited-edition flavor will also be available through the Creamalicious website while supplies last.
Pic supplied by McAlister's Deli
Italian luxury chocolate manufacturer Venchi is introducing vegan options of four of its best-selling gelato flavours: Nocciola Piemonte IGP (Piedmont Hazelnut), Bronte Pistachio, Lemon & Liquorice and Mixed Berries.
The flavours join the vegan friendly collection, which already includes Strawberry, Mango, Melon, Azteco (82% dark chocolate sorbet), Lemon and Raspberry. It will be available across all of its Chocogelateria shops. The launch means vegans will no longer be limited to 'fruit' flavours but have access to a variety of creams that are typically based on milk.
Besides the vegan new entries, Venchi's gelato collection 2022 is 'richer than ever and meets everyone's taste', the company claimed. Among the classics, such as the iconic Cremino, Pistachio, Hazelnut and Stracciatella, the company is offering various 'gourmet' varieties, including Nougatine, Brutto ma Buono, Cappuccina, Cremino and Venchi Caramel.
Pic supplied by Venchi
This is where those flavour mash-ups come in... We've all heard of pretzels with mustard sauce. Well this summer Van Leeuwen is bringing US consumers mustard and pretzel ice cream. Grey Poupon with Salted Pretzels.
This unusual flavour combination is part of a line-up of NPD that will be hitting Wal-Mart this year. Other flavour innovations include: Campfire S’mores, Summer Peach Crisp, Honey Cornbread with Strawberry Jam, and Espresso Fior di Latte Chip.
The five new flavours are available in 3,500 Walmart locations across 50 states.
“Walmart is a great partner and we are thrilled they have welcomed us back to launch five summer-themed flavours nationwide,” said Ben Van Leeuwen, Co-Founder, and CEO of Van Leeuwen Ice Cream. “The Van Leeuwen team couldn’t be more excited to give Walmart shoppers the opportunity to try out what are sure to be the next internet-breaking ice cream flavours of the summer, including our latest collaboration with Grey Poupon."
Pic supplied by Van Leeuwen
Tillamook Ice Cream will be available from coast to coast in the US thanks to an exclusive partnership with Dot Foods.
Tillamook Ice Cream will be accessible via Dot's network of customers, including more than 5,200 distributors in all 50 states.
Packaged in plastic three-gallon tubs, the newly distributed Tillamook Ice Cream for foodservice currently has eight flavours, including Butter Pecan, Chocolate, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Cookies & Cream, Mint Chocolate Chip, Oregon Strawberry, Rocky Road, and Vanilla Bean, with another 20 flavours available for special order.
Made with 'no shortcuts and with extra cream', all Tillamook Ice Cream is made with rBST-free milk and no artificial flavours or preservatives, the company said.
"We are thrilled with this new opportunity to provide Tillamook Ice Cream to foodservice operators and their customers throughout the country," said Preston Simon, Director of Foodservice, Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA). "Our premium Tillamook Ice Cream has tremendous loyalty now in retail, and this new distribution is poised to grow that fan base even more when they are away from home – one delicious scoop at a time."
Pic supplied by TCCA
High protein ice cream brand Halo Top is launching two new flavours to its Keto Pops and Keto Series Pints line: turtle cheesecake and mint chocolate chip cookie.
"Whether you want a pop for on the go or to relax with a full pint, both pops and pints are made with creamy, ultra-filtered skim milk, which delivers fewer calories than regular milk and a good source of protein. Halo Top Keto Series pops and pints also feature fewer net carbs than regular ice cream, helping fans address a broad range of dietary needs," the company said.
The turtle cheesecake pints have 550 calories and 19 grams of protein per container while the pops have 160 calories and 3 grams of protein each.
Meanwhile the mint chocolate cookie variety has 550 calories and 18 g protein per container; 170 calories and 3 g protein per pop.
Halo Top’s Keto Series now includes a total of ten delectable pints and six pops, so fans have a wide variety of flavors to enjoy. Halo Top Keto Series is available in the frozen aisle of grocery stores throughout the US (SRP per pint:$5.49/SRP per pops: $4.99).
Pic: Supplied by Halo Top
