Ben & Jerry's, Unilever in fresh legal clash
The ice cream maker and its parent are back in the courtroom over censorship allegations.
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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.
Ice cream maker takes to plant-based to reduce climate impact
British ice cream company Jude's is aiming to make half of its products vegan by 2025 in a bid to significantly reduce its carbon footprint.
‘A treat rather than everyday food’: Is cottage cheese ice cream good for you?
Move over, butter board – it’s cottage cheese ice cream time! As social media churned out another curious foodie craze, we look at what it means for your health if you use cottage cheese to make ice cream.
‘Sprucing up our portfolio’: Mother Dairy to release over 100 new products
One of India’s major dairy companies wants to reaffirm its position in the industry by expanding its product portfolio.
Artisanal ice cream market nears $100bn mark as consumers are ‘willing to pay a premium for quality and taste’
By 2030, the global artisanal ice cream market’s valuation is projected to grow by 50% as consumer demand for clean-label foods is set to intensify.
How an NHS trust is improving in-hospital nutrition through fortified ice cream
Researchers from Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) created a vanilla ice cream enriched with vitamins and amino acids to bolster patient nutrition, scooping an industry award along the way.
‘Nostalgia is a big part of the ice cream experience’: Tillamook opens up on its ice cream expansion plans
The farmer-owned co-op’s ice cream range has grown in popularity in recent years, prompting plans to bolster production and satisfy demand from beyond the Pacific Northwest.
Tillamook expands ice cream production with Illinois facility
Set to open in late 2024, the new factory will enable the co-operative to meet growing demand in the eastern US.
Ex-Blue Bell boss Paul Kruse strikes plea deal
The former Blue Bell Creameries executive has pleaded guilty to one misdemeanor count and will pay a fine, but the most serious charges against him were dropped.
China: Artisan ice cream is king but will COVID worries dampen sentiment?
Rising consumer purchasing power will propel the lucrative Chinese ice cream market to growth over the next three years, according to research – even if a surge of COVID-19 cases may keep restaurants and ice cream parlors shut for parts of this winter.
Creamy without the cow: ChickP releases plant-based ice cream with 'a truly rich' texture
ChickP Protein's chickpea-based ice cream prototype boasts dairy-like creamy texture and fewer additives.
'I don’t think there’ll be a future for cows at some point': Ice-cream makers ponder the fate of the category
From protecting 'demonized' dairy farmers to precision-fermented ingredients and exotic flavors, three ice cream company founders discuss the latest innovations and trends in the industry.
Product spotlight: Oatly’s pumpkin-spiced soft serve
The Swedish non-dairy firm partners with US dessert brand 16 Handles to offer up a seasonal flavor for the spooky season.
Ice cream trade in Ireland: ‘It has given people an appetite to do trade south of the border’
A Northern Ireland dairy farm has expanded its ice cream distribution into ROI thanks to grant funding that has made the endeavor easier and more cost-effective.
Kerry delivers cost-effective replacement for in-demand carob gum
The alternative costs up to 50% less than the real thing but delivers the functional benefits that ice cream makers have come to expect from the sought-after natural stabilizer.
Judge rules against Ben & Jerry’s in Israel licensing case
Ben & Jerry’s dispute with Unilever over a potential licensing deal in Israel and the West Bank ended Monday with a blow for the maker of Phish Food ice cream.
Lakes Ice Cream looks to build ‘greenest’ ice cream plant in the UK as it makes key investments
The North of England ice cream maker has bolstered its business operations by adopting digital system integration tools and has bought new machinery in a bid to grow the award-winning brand.
Trial of former Blue Bell Creameries CEO Paul Kruse ends
Jurors failed to reach a unanimous decision whether to convict or acquit the former president of Blue Bell Creameries for allegedly concealing from the public why contaminated ice cream was being pulled from shelves.
The highest-scoring dairy products at Great Taste 2022
The Great Taste results are out, and it is now clear which are the highest-scoring products this year. DairyReporter rounds-up the winners from the dairy sector - scroll through the slideshow to find who made the list...
Simply Ice Cream: 'A bigger site was paramount to the growth plan'
DairyReporter speaks to Simply Ice Cream founder Sally Newall to find out how the company’s recent move to a new HQ is shaping the ice-cream brand’s plans.
Boston collab launches cannabis-infused ice creams
The flavors were concocted by artisan ice-cream makers Emack & Bolio’s and cannabis operator MariMed to form part of MariMed’s Betty’s Eddies brand.
Ice cream with a view: Tipsy Scoop scores Empire State Building residency
The liquor-infused ice cream and sorbet maker has landed a deal to serve up its hand-made flavors from the famous New York landmark.
How NORTHERN BL°C plans to become the UK’s number 1 plant-based ice cream
Ice cream maker NORTHERN BL°C is growing rapidly as its plant-based treats resonate with UK consumers. With things on the up-and-up, we ask how the brand differentiates itself in an increasingly crowded category.
What makes Nescafé Gold ice cream ‘unique’? Real coffee beans and patented ‘soft coating’ tech
Nestlé is debuting its Nescafé Gold coffee brand in the ice cream category. The Swiss food giant is piloting a product that, it says, delivers a ‘unique ice-cream taste and eating experience’. We ask what makes Nescafé Gold Cappuccino Ice Cream stand out.