Ben & Jerry’s has been ‘silenced’ by Unilever - and wants a divorce
As Unilever prepares to spin off its ice cream business, one of its biggest brands wants out
Ice cream
New flavours won’t cut it: Inside Magnum Co’s innovation playbook
Unilever’s soon-to-be-demerged business is committed to growing the ice cream market, and innovation will play a major role
Why the refrigerated aisle is ripe for cpg innovation
Data from NFRA and case studies from brands like GoodBelly and Egglife highlight how chilled formats meet consumer demand for freshness and wellness
Unilever’s Magnum Co. launches first new brand - and it’s not ice cream
Unilever’s soon-to-be demerged business wants to diversify beyond traditional ice cream formats
Pioneers
Pioneers: How Alec’s Ice Cream reinvented better-for-you ice cream
By combining taste, sustainable credentials and nutritional goodness, Alec’s Ice Cream has taken the category by storm. Founder Alec Jaffe tells us what’s next
South Korean ice cream exports to North America surge
South Korean ice cream exports are rising fast, rivalling ramyeon as a top food export driven by strong demand and popularity in the North American market
What’s the scoop on ice cream trends?
The dog days of summer are a natural time to serve up the scoop on ice cream trends
Ajinomoto’s protein ice cream blends nutrition and indulgence
Ajinomoto has partnered Solein to create protein-enriched ice cream targeting consumers that value nutrition, health and sustainability in their indulgences
Pioneers
High-protein game-changers: Protein Pints
Making ice cream both nutritious and delicious has stumped many food firms - but US-based Protein Pints says it has cracked the code to a good-tasting, protein-rich ice cream
Magnum CEO appointed: Who is Peter ter Kulve?
Unilever has appointed a new CEO for its demerged ice-cream business
US ice cream to ditch synthetic dyes in ‘Renaissance moment’ for health
Food majors including Nestlé, Kraft Heinz and General Mills are among the companies that have vowed to remove artificial dyes
Unilever names Ben & Jerry’s new CEO and responds to hiring controversy
Industry veteran Jochanan Senf will lead the brand globally as Unilever hit back at rumors over his selection
Unilever makes major step towards ice cream demerger
The Magnum Ice Cream Company is now in operation
Unilever slams Ben & Jerry’s lawsuit
Unilever wants to throw out B&J’s explosive case, which includes allegations of censorship and firing its CEO
Dairy innovation
How high-protein frozen desserts are redefining indulgence and expanding the market
From cottage cheese blends to clean-label pints, new protein-packed ice cream and frozen dessert brands are turning indulgence into everyday fuel – and capturing a fast-growing health-conscious market
Memorial Day: Will softer prices boost ice cream sales?
Americans are eating less ice cream than ever - but with softer prices this year, the category is poised for gains
Unilever’s emerging markets performance ‘has to improve’ as Q1 disappoints
A slowdown in LATAM and other emerging markets impacted the group’s turnover in Q1 2025 - but Ice Cream delivered growth, again
How spirits-infused ice cream is shaking up the dessert scene
Alcohol-infused ice cream is a perfect mix of premium indulgence and Instagrammable appeal. How is this niche category evolving?
Ben & Jerry’s claims Unilever muzzled it over Trump
The maker of Half Baked and Cookie Dough claims the CPG major blocked it from speaking out - again
Liquid nitrogen ice cream: What’s next for the premium frozen dessert?
It appeals through freshness, smooth texture, and the pizzazz of quick-freezing. We chat to LN2 ice cream brand Chill-N on what’s next for the category
Unilever, General Mills weigh up ice cream market, consumer trends
How are major brands such as Magnum and Häagen Dazs responding to the growing ‘snackification’ trend while staying on top of familiar favorites?
Unilever India’s demerger with Wall’s ‘maximises potential’ for ice cream growth
Unilever’s India business entity Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) says its planned demerger with Kwality Wall’s (India) Ltd (KWIL) ice cream business via a demerger, hoping to maximise the latter’s potential and growth in the country.
SIGEP World 2025: Six standout trends from the show
Innovation is taking centre stage at the Italian food and beverage show, proving the industry is on the up, and embracing change. Here are FoodNavigator’s top standout trends from the show floor.
Ben & Jerry's, Unilever in fresh legal clash
The ice cream maker and its parent are back in the courtroom over censorship allegations.
More ice cream, less wine: How is climate impacting in-home consumption?
As Europe’s climate warms up, some consumers are eating more ice cream and swapping red wine for beer, new market research has found.
Unilever sets up settlement fund over Breyers ‘natural vanilla’ label claim
The Unilever-owned brand has also committed to reformulating the ice cream to remove any non-vanilla plant-derived flavors.
Mackie’s head of operations on growth, sustainability and export opportunities
The British ice cream brand has brought in key new hires as it aims to expand its market reach beyond the UK. Paul Henshaw, head of operations, talks to Dairy Reporter.
No-added-sugar ice cream is as tasty as the regular sugar stuff – study
Ice cream brands won’t be risking their profits if they cut down sugar from their products – but may influence positive health changes for consumers.
‘A learning experiment’: 16 Handles takes a punt on savory ice cream
The US ice cream chain is testing the waters with a rare foray into savory flavors. Are consumers ready for French Fry frozen yogurt?
Weight loss drugs may be melting US ice cream demand
Demand for frozen dairy products in the US has been declining for decades. Consumers' growing interest in GLP-1 weight loss products is putting further pressure on demand.
Food tech naturally reduces sugar in fruit sorbets, ice cream
The innovation can cut sugar by up to 80% with no effect to texture and a small reduction in sweetness while also reducing calories by up to 40%.
Top drivers of out of home ice cream consumption
From social occasions to demand for personalized options, what are the major factors driving an increase in out of home (OOH) ice cream purchases?
From vanilla to hot fudge: America’s favorite ice cream flavors and toppings, ranked
Plus: What are the main ice cream purchase drivers, Gen Zers’ favorite flavors, and does cake trump brownie as America’s favorite confection?
FDA dairy recalls round-up: From formula to cream cheese
We round up the most recent recalls of dairy-based products issued by the US Food and Drug Administration.
‘The prospects are tantalizing’: Prebiotic fiber can make low-calorie ice cream as creamy as the full-fat stuff
Dietary fiber with functional and clean-label appeal can be a ‘genuine’ fat replacer in low-calorie ice cream, new research has found.
‘Dynamic flavor landscape’: Ben & Jerry’s on flavor trends, appetite for nostalgia and tapping into ‘the right occasions'
Ben & Jerry’s R&D lead for Europe talks ice cream trends and consumer demands as the ice cream brand prepares for its annual Free Cone Day.
Unilever to spin off ice cream division as it looks to become ‘simpler, more focused company’
The consumer goods giant has admitted that its ice cream division requires ‘a very different operating model’ and a separation would allow the company to focus on growth.
‘The same indulgent taste’: Unilever expands into animal-free dairy with Breyers Lactose-Free Chocolate ice cream
The company had been exploring a potential entry into the precision fermentation space for at least two years.
Flavor and color trends in dairy: Predictions for 2024
We round-up some of the flavor and color trends likely to inject excitement and innovation in dairy food production this year.
Cool move: Plant-based milk brand OATSIDE expands into ice cream to fuel regional growth
Singapore-based OATSIDE has recently expanded its product line-up to include a range of ice creams as part of its growth strategy, on the back of burgeoning popularity of its oat milk products across Asia.
LBG supplies, pricing ‘stabilized’, IFF claims as in-demand ingredient makes a comeback
Not too long ago, food manufacturers had to contend with challenging supply conditions for locust bean gum (LBG), a key food ingredient, particularly in ice cream manufacture. Today, LBG availability has finally recovered and pricing - normalized, claims...
‘Our goal is to see a bigger shift across our industry’: Unilever bids to solve ice cream's last-mile problem by sharing reformulation patents
The CPG giant is sharing 12 reformulation patents with the wider ice cream manufacturing industry as it looks to lead the way in reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions from the last mile of the supply chain.
Ice cream made with low-emissions milk debuts in the UK
British agritech company Mootral and UK-based ice cream parlor Ruby Violet have partnered to offer what they call ‘the world’s first ice cream made with climate-friendly milk’.
Soybean curd boosts dietary fiber, protein content in ice cream
Okara, a by-product from tofu and soy milk production, can improve the fiber and protein content of ice cream – but does it taste good?
Oats flourish as an ingredient in European dairy-free ice cream
Oats have well and truly earned their place in the small but growing plant-based ice cream sector, according to new data. But brands still must elevate consumer expectations of texture.
‘Deceptive and misleading’: Real Kosher Ice Cream Inc. faces class action amidst FDA investigation
Class members are seeking damages of more than $5m and want to take the firm to a jury trial for ‘omitting and not disclosing’ that the ice creams contained Listeria monocytogenes.
FDA investigates listeria outbreak linked to soft-serve ice cream
The federal agency is investigating a listeria outbreak associated to ice cream products that were also distributed in Europe and South America.
Blends of emulsifiers and stabilizers can offer cost-effective alternative to locust bean gum
Ice cream makers could innovate with emulsifier-stabilizer blends if they wish to avoid paying a premium for single-ingredient options such as LBG, claims Palsgaard’s Claus Prior Hansen.
From the familiar to the exotic: Which ice cream trends are driving the category in 2023?
With inflation putting pressure on consumer budgets, the ice cream category has never been more competitive. We speak to ingredient experts on how flavor trends and ingredient innovation can enable manufacturers to embrace market changes.
Parents indulge in ice cream more often than child-free adults, research finds
The average American eats 48 pints of ice cream per year - and according to new consumer research, adults with children reach out for a frozen treat more often than most.