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Killer Creamery removes sugar from ice cream sandwiches; Naturipe and Chobani join to launch berry yogurt parfaits; McConnell’s Family Dairy debuts globally inspired ice cream brand.

ZERO-SUGAR FROZEN NOVELTIES

Boise, Idaho-based Killer Creamery debuted Killer Sammies, first-of-their-kind zero-sugar ice cream sandwiches in the novelty category. Available in Chocolate and Vanilla, the desserts have 2 to 3 grams of net carbs and 5 grams of protein per serving. By offering the first-ever zero-sugar ice cream sandwiches in the novelty category, Killer Creamery says it continues to fight against sugar with creamy, indulgent ice cream that does not skimp on nutrition. Killer Sammies have a suggested retail price of $5.99 to $6.99 per six-pack and are available on the Killer Creamery website, Amazon.com and in Albertsons and Safeway stores in the Northwest and Southwest.

‘OATMILK’ WITH SUPER SEED BLEND

Hayward, Calif.-based Three Trees Organics launched organic Oat & Seed “oatmilk.” A blend of three super seeds (flax, pumpkin and sunflower) with oats creates a creamy, delicious and nutrient-packed “oatmilk” without any vegetable oils, the company says. This clean vegan “oatmilk” has only five ingredients, which include filtered water, organic gluten-free oats, organic sunflower seeds, organic pumpkin seeds and organic flaxseeds.

LATIN AMERICAN ICE CREAM FLAVORS

Santa Barbara, Calif.-based McConnell’s Family Dairy says it debuted Eva’s Helado Artesanal: a brand of superpremium pints that celebrates multicultural culinary traditions. The brand’s initial release features globally inspired flavors that draw on the ingredients and culinary traditions of North, South and Central America. Eva’s Helado Artesanal is launching with seven flavors: Dulce De Leche, Mexican Vanilla, Fresas Con Crema, Cafe Con Donuts, Horchata & Churro Swirl, Chocolate, Caramel & Cookies and Mangoneada. Eva’s Helado Artesanal is available in select grocery stores on the East Coast; the pints have a suggested retail price of $6.99.

CULTURED DAIRY DESSERT

General Mills introduced Oui Layered Dessert Strawberry Cheesecake with Chocolate Crust. The newest flavor in Oui by Yoplait’s decadent Layered Dessert offerings, it is a spin on creme fraiche — a cultured French cream — combined with real strawberry fruit and a chocolate crust for an indulgent yet refreshing dessert experience. The offering is available for a suggested retail price of $3.99 per two 3.5-ounce glass pots, Minneapolis-based General Mills says.

CHEESE FLIGHTS

Cello, a brand of Schuman Cheese, Fairfield, N.J., unveiled two additions to its portfolio of cheese flights: Cello Breeze and Cello Sunrise. The Cello Breeze cheese flight couples Cello’s classic English Cheddar with two never-before-released offerings: Cello Blueberry Lemon fontal and Cello Red Wine Soaked goat cheese. Altogether, this flight provides an incredible combination of sweet, savory and nutty flavors, Cello says. Cello Sunrise features sweet yet spice-filled flavors. It includes Cello’s cheddar Gruyere enhanced with roasted red and black peppers, a 10-month aged Asiago and a classic favorite —the Cello Hand-Rubbed Tuscan fontal.

BERRY YOGURT PARFAITS

Salinas, Calif.-based Naturipe launched new berry parfaits featuring Chobani yogurt and Naturipe fresh berries — with thoughtful packaging designed for consumers on-the-go. The packaging serves as the ideal container to mix each component without compromising the freshness of the berries and the crunch of the granola, Naturipe says. Each 6-ounce berry parfait contains fresh Naturipe blueberries, Chobani Greek yogurt and granola. The offerings are available in two flavors: Doubleberry Crunch featuring fresh Naturipe blueberries, Chobani's nonfat strawberry Greek yogurt and granola; and Vanilla Crunch, containing fresh Naturipe blueberries, Chobani's nonfat vanilla Greek yogurt and granola.

VEGAN MOCHI

Bubbies Homemade Ice Cream and Desserts Inc., Aiea, Hawaii, says it debuted three new nondairy mochi flavors in six-pack retail boxes: vegan Strawberry mochi, vegan Chocolate mochi and a newly created flavor — vegan Mango mochi. Made with a base of coconut “milk” and wrapped in sweet mochi dough, the new varieties are now available in select Whole Foods Market and Gelson’s Market locations with additional retailers to follow. This summer, the new line will also come in a variety box at select Costco stores.

SMALLER-SIZED VINTAGE CHEDDAR

Chatham, N.J.-based Trugman-Nash LLC added Old Croc Grand Reserve Australian vintage cheddar in a new, convenient 7-ounce retail package. The cheese previously was available in only 10-, 16- and 24-ounce chunks. This smaller size package will increase consumer trial and invite more specialty cheese lovers to enjoy this truly special cheddar at an attractive price, Trugman-Nash says. Grand Reserve is crafted with milk from grass-fed cows and non-GMO ingredients. Grand Reserve is Old Croc’s most mature cheddar; its texture is surprisingly creamy, yet crumbly with noticeably crunchy crystals.

CELEBRATORY ICE CREAM FLAVOR

Modesto, Calif.-based Crystal Creamery says the newest addition to its ice cream lineup, Birthday Cake, boasts a cake batter ice cream base with cake pieces and rainbow sprinkles throughout — a tribute to the company’s 120th year in business. All of Crystal Creamery’s ice cream flavors are made with only the simplest ingredients, including cream, sugar and milk sourced from local family farms.

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SEPTEMBER 2021 | dairyfoods.com