How GLP‑1 drugs are reshaping dairy innovation
Protein demand has been a boon for dairy – but there’s more to GLP-1-friendly formulation than meets the eye
Ice cream
More cream, less air: What makes ice cream ‘super-premium’?
There’s premium, and there’s super-premium ice cream. But what’s the difference – and does it matter?
Beyond the candy bar: Is confectionery redefining frozen novelties?
Candy companies increasingly are treating the freezer as a growth channel – one that allows gummies, chews and fruit candies to evolve into entirely new frozen formats
Häagen‑Dazs on the trends redefining ice cream
From coffee‑led flavours to mini cups and handhelds, General Mills’ premium ice cream brand is betting on flavour depth, texture and flexible formats to stay ahead
Why texture is the new king of ice cream
From layered tubs to crunchy chocolate coatings, ice cream has a new kingmaker - and it’s not flavour
Inside Häagen‑Dazs’ global manufacturing hub
General Mills’ Arras ice‑cream plant plays a central role in the company’s sustainability strategy. Here’s what goes on behind the scenes
Can high-fat dairy withstand the GLP-1 effect?
GLP-1 users spend less on cheese, butter and ice cream – so how resilient are these categories?
From Hi‑Chew to mochi: Morinaga America bites into the US frozen treats scene
Layered flavors and texture continue to shape Morinaga America’s ambitious business goals with the acquisition of My/Mochi frozen treats
Is Magnum winning from the Unilever ice cream spin-off?
The newly created ice cream giant is charting a different course from its erstwhile parent
Why Nestlé is selling ice cream to Froneri
The move echoes a broad industry shift and would strengthen an already high-performing JV
Nestlé bets on four key categories as it separates ice cream
Nestlé celebrates strong results and a sharper strategy, but crisis casts shadow over the food and beverage giant’s future
New Product Development
Ice cream launches to watch in 2026
Ben & Jerry’s, Häagen-Dazs, Mars and Novel are giving shoppers plenty of reasons to linger in the frozen foods aisle
Inside TMICC’s ice cream innovation engine
From AI trendspotting to snacking-led innovation, here’s how The Magnum Ice Cream Company aims to accelerate growth
Unilever faces a pivotal year as strategy moves to execution
Unilever enters a transition year as the company seeks to accelerate growth after its ice cream spin-off
Inside Magnum and Ben & Jerry’s legal battle
A long‑running feud between B&J’s and its parent has escalated into a governance battle - here’s the latest
Cocoa crunch: How shortages are rewriting chocolate’s future
As climate, disease and regulation strain global cocoa supply, manufacturers are turning to low‑cocoa and cocoa‑free innovations to protect margins and future-proof their portfolios
Consumer trends to shape innovation in 2026
From protein to functional ingredients, here are the trends that will shape NPD in the year ahead
Inside the rise of the world’s biggest ice cream company
It’s official: a new independent giant now rules the ice cream world. We explore the €8bn Magnum Co’s journey to the top
From baobab to rooibos: Premium and indigenous ice cream flavors fuel demand in Africa
As ice cream consumption surges across Africa, consumers are driving a shift toward premium products and culturally rooted flavors
How a small-batch ice cream brand brought its homegrown roots to retailers nationwide
Nightingale Ice Cream’s premium ice cream sandwiches adds Target to its roster of national retailers
Unilever sets new date for ice cream demerger
A new date has been announced for The Magnum Ice Cream Company’s demerger and share consolidation
Ben & Jerry’s pro-Gaza ice cream blocked by directors
If Ben & Jerry’s can’t make a ‘Peace for Palestine’ flavoured ice cream, co-founder Ben Cohen will make it himself
What Unilever can learn from Froneri’s success in ice cream
The Magnum Ice Cream Company’s biggest global rival has gone from strength to strength in the face of market challenges – here’s how the Nestlé co-owned company drives growth
Hellmann’s and Knorr show food still has life at Unilever
Despite major moves away from categories like plant-based meat and ice cream, food remains central to Unilever’s business
Unilever ice cream demerger delayed
With just weeks remaining before its planned spin-off, the demerger of The Magnum Ice Cream Company has been postponed
New product releases: From swicy ice cream to pistachio drinks
Our latest round-up features launches from Bel, Lifeway Foods, Rude Health and more . . .
Nestlé targets 18 underperformers in major marketing and efficiency push
“What we’re doing is working but it’s not good enough,” CEO Philipp Navratil told investors during the CPG major’s Q3 FY25 results presentation
How AI will drive innovation at The Magnum Ice Cream Company
Unilever’s ice cream spin-out is supercharging its ice cream formulations in the US with the help of AI. NotCo founder Matias Muchnick tells us what it’s all about
Yili H1 financials buoyed by ice cream, milk powder amid profit pressure
Yili has posted resilient H1 results as ice cream and milk powder sales drive growth, cushioning impact from broader dairy sector headwinds
New dairy launches: From truffle butter to protein ice cream
What’s new in dairy? A round-up of the most exciting releases across the US and the UK
‘Heartbroken’ Ben & Jerry’s founder steps down over brand’s ‘silencing’
Jerry Greenfield leaves the company he co-founded half a century ago after claiming Unilever has ‘silenced’ the brand’s social mission and independence
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
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