Frozen Desserts (Ice Cream, Fro Yo and Novelties)GENERIC FROZEN DAIRY DESSERT (posted September 1. Private- label retailer Aldi reintroduces the Daily Basics brand to U. S. consumers. Despite all research showing that consumers want clean- label, all- natural, premium foods, Aldi now offers artificially flavored frozen dairy desserts. Sold in old- fashioned folded 1. The non- standard of identity product is based on milk, whey and whey protein concentrate, and comes in Neapolitan and Vanilla varieties. A half- cup serving contains 9.
FROZEN COLD- BREW COFFEE (posted September 1. American Cold Brew combines coffee with superpremium ice cream to make innovative stick novelty line. Made with real cold- brew coffee, each 3- ounce stick novelty contains the same amount of coffee as a glass of iced coffee.
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The frozen novelties are made with all- natural and Fair Trade ingredients. There are six varieties, with each ice cream bar containing about 1.
Café Noir is only 7. Au Lait is an outer shell made from a creamy blend of fresh, cold- brewed cafe au lait sweetened with a rich vanilla center. It’s designed for coffee drinkers that prefer a lot of milk and some sugar in their coffee. Café Noir is simply a sweet black coffee espresso blend for the seasoned coffee drinker who loves the strong bold taste of coffee. Caramel is ultra- premium caramel coffee ice cream.
Hazelnut is a sweet, cold- brewed hazelnut coffee outer shell with a creamy vanilla center. Mocha is rich, chocolatey cold- brew coffee encased around ultra- premium chocolate ice cream. Peppermint is cool, refreshing peppermint ice cream with a rich, chocolatey mocha outer shell. The stick novelties are sold in packs of four.
For more information, link HERE. BACK- TO- SCHOOL ICE CREAM (posted September 4, 2. Meijer offers limited- edition Purple Cow ice cream flavor to get kids excited for school. What parent can resist? Limited- edition Purple Cow Back to School Special by Meijer is peanut butter- flavored ice cream with peanuty butter bits, blackberry- flavored swirls and natural flavors.
The new flavor comes in a 4. A 2/3- cup (9. 0 gram) serving contains 2. At the same time this new flavor made its debut, the retailer brought back its seasonal specialty: Pumpkin Pie.
This limited- edition ice cream flavor is pumpkin- flavored ice cream with pie chip pieces. FRIDAY WAS NATIONAL BANANA SPLIT DAY (posted August 2. Blue Bell Ice Cream used the day to release its newest ice cream flavor. New Banana Split Sundae is a creamy banana ice cream mixed with crushed pineapples, maraschino cherries and chopped roasted almonds, all surrounded by swirls of strawberry and chocolate sundae sauces.“Our newest creation is a combination of two of your favorite ice cream parlor treats- -the banana split and a sundae,” says Jimmy Lawhorn, general sales manager for Blue Bell.
Banana Split Sundae features a creamy banana ice cream with all of the tasty toppings you would enjoy on a banana split or a sundae. We are excited to be able to share this flavor with everyone just in time for National Banana Split Day.”The banana split and the sundae go hand in hand. Many ice cream experts credit David Strickler as the inventor of the banana split. Strickler, a 2. 3- year- old employee at a pharmacy in Latrobe, Pa., enjoyed creating different sundaes for the pharmacy’s soda fountain. One day, in 1. 90. Blue Bell Banana Split Sundae is available in the half gallon and pint size. For more information, link HERE.
LACTOSE- FREE ICE CREAM PINTS (posted August 2. Minus the Moo introduces real ice cream, simply without the lactose. Minus the Moo is a Boston- based, female- run startup, which is bringing premium lactose- free “real” ice cream made from milk and cream to market. For years, lactose intolerant ice cream lovers have been relegated to eating “frozen desserts” made from plant- based milk alternatives, or downing chalking lactase enzyme pills and hoping for the best, according to co- founders and former college roommates Katy Flannery and Gwen Burlingame. Lactose intolerant Flannery, who is a registered nurse at Boston Children’s Hospital and graduate of the famous Penn State Ice Cream Course, developed the idea out of her own need. I love ice cream and was so tired of substitutes that didn’t taste like the real thing. Like so many people, I grew up eating delicious, creamy premium ice cream with interesting flavors.
I wanted the opportunity to enjoy that again and knew there was a solution,” says Flannery. Minus the Moo adds the lactase enzyme to their custom recipe to make real ice cream that is lactose- free.“Ice cream is one of life’s simple pleasures meant to be enjoyed and shared but it causes problems for many people,” says Burlingame. Our mission is to bring the joy back to ice cream for everyone and ensure that no one is missing out.”Minus the Moo comes in five varieties. They are: Chocolate, Espresso, Mint Chip, Sea Salt Chocolate Chip and Vanilla. The ice cream is made with artificial growth hormone- free milk sourced from a 1. For more information, link HERE.
UNAPOLOGETICALLY INDULGENT ICE CREAM (posted August 1. Vice Cream grows its premium pint ice cream line while it expands distribution. The three newest flavors are: L’Orange A Trois (vanilla ice cream with orange ripple and dark, white and milk chocolate chunks), Minted (mint ice cream with mint chocolate coins and cookie crumbles) and Toffee Wife (peanut butter ice cream with chopped toffee bars, peanut butter cookie dough and toffee ripple). They join: Afternoon Delight (vanilla ice cream with chunks of chocolate chip cookie dough, salted caramel truffles, and thick swirls of chocolate fudge and caramel), Bourbon Mash (vanilla ice cream and hearty chunks of chocolate, all topped off with a heavy pour of bourbon- caramel sauce), Breakfast in Bed (sweet maple ice cream with chunks of sticky bun dough, pecan praline and a touch of cream cheese), Choc of Shame (chocolate ice cream with chewy brownie dough chunks flecked with dark chocolate shavings), Higher Grounds (dark roast coffee ice cream with swirls of mocha fudge, crunchy chocolate cookie crumbles and sweet espresso). For more information, link HERE.
BOOZY ICE CREAM DEBUTS IN CANADA (posted August 7, 2. Nestle Ice Cream rolls out five varieties of Haagen- Dazs Spirits. The new line comes in five alcohol- filled flavors. They are: Irish Cream Coffee & Biscotti: Irish cream- flavored ice cream with coffee swirl and biscotti bites. Rum Ginger Cookie: rum- infused ginger ice cream with ginger cookie pieces. Rum Vanilla Caramel Blondie: rum- infused vanilla ice cream, blondie chunks and caramel ripple.
Vodka Key Lime Pie: vodka- infused key lime ice cream with graham cracker ripple. Whiskey Chocolate Truffle: whiskey infused chocolate and white mousse ice creams with truffle pieces.
The ice cream comes in pint containers and is made with 1. Canadian dairy. With less than 1% alcohol content, the ice creams are not considered an alcohol product. For more information, link HERE. To read more about this product, link HERE to the August 4, 2.
Gen Z Knows Protein."RETAIL LINE OF NUT- FREE ICE CREAM DEBUTED AT SUMMER FANCY FOOD SHOW (posted August 3, 2. Dessurt Corp., introduces A La Mode Ice Cream. A La Mode small- batch ice cream is free of eggs, nuts and sesame. There are also gluten- free and dairy- free options. The brand was conceived about two years as an ice cream shop and kids boutique in New York City. The ice cream is made with milk from a local New York farm.
In addition to Chocolate and Vanilla, the company has specialty flavors. They are: Cooks: vanilla and chocolate cookies in vanilla ice cream with swirls of chocolate fudge. Partly Cloudy: blue cotton candy ice cream with mini marshmallows. Pink Sprinkle: pink vanilla ice cream with rainbow sprinkles. Speed Bump: chocolate ice cream with marshmallows and white and dark chocolate chips. Wired: coffee ice cream with chocolate chips. The ice cream comes in pints and single- serve 3.
IDW Publishing Solicitations for August 2. IDW Publishing has released solicitation information and images for new comics and products shipping in August 2.
When you’re through checking out these solicitations for new releases, be sure to visit CBR’s Independent Comics forum to discuss these titles and products with fellow readers and fans. IDW Solicitations – Last Six Months. First Strike #1—Cover A: Freddie E. Williams II—GEM OF THE MONTHMairghread Scott & David Rodriguez (w) • Max Dunbar (a) • Freddie E. Williams II (c)A Hasbro comic book event! A new era of peace is dawning as Earth formally joins the Cybertronian Council of Worlds. That is… until Baron Ironblood joins Destro, Storm Shadow and other nefarious villains in a terrorist attack on Iacon!
As chaos takes hold on Cybertron, it will be left to Scarlett and the rest of G. I. Joe on Earth to discover the true purpose behind the attack before both worlds descend into all- out- war! FC • 3. 2 pages • $3. First Strike #1—Cover B: Max Dunbar. Mairghread Scott & David Rodriguez (w) • Max Dunbar (a & c)FC • 3. First Strike #1—Cover C: Alex Ronald. Mairghread Scott & David Rodriguez (w) • Max Dunbar (a) • Alex Ronald (c)FC • 3.
First Strike #1—Cover D: Rob Duenas. Mairghread Scott & David Rodriguez (w) • Max Dunbar (a) • Rob Duenas (c)FC • 3. The Hasbro comic book event of 2. A perfect jumping on point for readers new and old! An all- new explosive chapter in the Hasbro comic book line! Literally ! There are explosions! Variant covers by Jay Fosgitt, Davide Fabbri, Leonardo Manco, and Whilce Portacio!
First Strike #2—Cover A: Freddie E. Williams II—GEM OF THE MONTHMairghread Scott & David Rodriguez (w) • Max Dunbar (a) • Freddie E.
Williams IIThe crossover of the year continues! Scarlett learns the truth behind Baron Ironblood’s plan to destroy all life on Cybertron, but with her team stranded on Earth, she must turn to an unlikely ally to help her reach the besieged planet. Enter: Soundwave! FC • 3. 2 pages • $3.
First Strike #2—Cover B: Max Dunbar. Mairghread Scott & David Rodriguez (w) • Max Dunbar (a & c)FC • 3. First Strike #2—Cover C: Alex Ronald. Mairghread Scott & David Rodriguez (w) • Max Dunbar (a) • Alex Ronald (c)FC • 3. First Strike #2—Cover D: Rob Duenas. Mairghread Scott & David Rodriguez (w) • Max Dunbar (a) • Rob Duenas (c)FC • 3. The Hasbro Universe crossover event of 2.
As Cybertron is attacked, G. I. Joe looks to answer one of the biggest questions: Why? Variant cover by Jay Fosgitt, Davide Fabbri, and Leonardo Manco! Micronauts: Wrath of Karza #5— Cover A: Alex Ronald—SPOTLIGHTCullen Bunn & Jimmy Johnston (w) • Andrew Griffith (a) • Alex Ronald (c)The final chapter!
Baron Karza has conquered Earth! Only the Micronauts and the Transformers stand against him! Little do they know that a new enemy—a much more dangerous enemy—will rise to challenge friend and foe alike! And one hero makes the ultimate sacrifice! FC • 3. 2 pages • $3. Micronauts: Wrath of Karza #5— Cover B: Bart Sears.
Cullen Bunn & Jimmy Johnston (w) • Andrew Griffith (a) • Bart Sears (c)FC • 3. Download Whole Mighty Mouse Cartoon more. Don’t miss the cover by Ominous Press creator, Bart Sears, part of our Bart Sears cover month! The death- defying finale before the epic crossover First Strike! Variant cover by Ray Dillon!
Rom #1. 4—Cover A: Nathan Greno—SPOTLIGHTChris Ryall & Christos Gage (w) • David Messina, Guy Dorian & Sal Buscema (a) • Nathan Greno (c)“Long Roads to Ruin” finale! Is this the last issue of Rom? Yes… and no! First Strike is upon us and out of that momentous event, a new Rom will arise! But before that, the fate of the Knights of the Solstar Order! FC • 3. 2 pages • $3. Rom #1. 4—Cover B: Guy Dorian; Sal Buscema. Chris Ryall & Christos Gage (w) • David Messina, Guy Dorian & Sal Buscema (a) • Guy Dorian & Sal Buscema (c)FC • 3.
Rom #1. 4—Cover C: Andrew Griffith. Chris Ryall & Christos Gage (w) • David Messina, Guy Dorian & Sal Buscema (a) • Andrew Griffith (c)FC • 3. Rom #1. 4—Cover D: Leonardo Manco.
Chris Ryall & Christos Gage (w) • David Messina, Guy Dorian & Sal Buscema (a) • Leonardo Manco (c)FC • 3. On the road to First Strike!
Final issue. Wait… what?! The portentous answers lay within! Variant cover by Ray Dillon! Rom Vs. Transformers: Shining Armor #2 (of 5)—Cover A: Alex Milne.
John Barber & Christos Gage (w) • Alex Milne (a & c)Starscream forges an unholy pact with the Dire Wraiths—and Bumblebee and Ultra Magnus are hot on his trail. Unfortunately for them, Rom and the Solstar Knights don’t know the difference between Autobots and Decepticons—and they’re ready to fight all comers! FC • 3. 2 pages • $3. Rom Vs. Transformers: Shining Armor #2 (of 5) —Cover B: Nick Roche. John Barber & Christos Gage (w) • Alex Milne (a) • Nick Roche(c)FC • 3. Rom Vs. Transformers: Shining Armor #2 (of 5)—Cover C: Bart Sears. John Barber & Christos Gage (w) • Alex Milne (a) • Bart Sears (c)FC • 3.
An all- star lineup of Christos Gage (Rom), John Barber (Optimus Prime), and Alex Milne (More Than Meets the Eye) tell the never- before- revealed secret history of Rom and the Transformers! Don’t miss the cover by Ominous Press creator, Bart Sears, part of our Bart Sears cover month! Optimus Prime #1. Cover A: Kei Zama. John Barber (w) • Livio Ramondelli & Kei Zama (a) • Kei Zama (c)THE RETURN OF GALVATRON THE BARBARIAN! Optimus Prime meets with Alpha Trion, the ancient sage, who reveals a tale of Cybertron’s earliest days, when the original Thirteen Primes united the world. But even then, the warrior known as Galvatron was a wild card… shaping the future in unexpected ways.
FC • 3. 2 pages • $3. Optimus Prime #1. Cover B: Casey W.
Coller. John Barber (w) • Livio Ramondelli & Kei Zama (a) • Casey W. Coller (c)FC • 3. Optimus Prime #1. Cover C: Andrew Griffith.
John Barber (w) • Livio Ramondelli & Kei Zama (a) • Andrew Griffith (c)FC • 3. Leads directly into this month’s First Strike event! Variant cove by Andrew Mac. Lean! Transformers: Lost Light #9—Cover A: Jack Lawrence. James Roberts (w) • Priscilla Tramontano (a) • Jack Lawrence (c)All sides converge on Troja Major as the race to unlock the secrets of a unique Cybertronian reaches its desperate, violent conclusion. As old secrets are revealed, Nautica must pay the ultimate price—by resorting to the ultimate currency.
FC • 3. 2 pages • $3. Transformers: Lost Light #9—Cover B: Nick Roche.
James Roberts (w) • Priscilla Tramontano (a) • Nick Roche (c)FC • 3. Transformers: Lost Light #9—Cover C: Alex Milne.
James Roberts (w) • Priscilla Tramontano (a) • Alex Milne (c)FC • 3. Variant cove by Andrew Mac. Lean! G. I. JOE: A Real American Hero, Vol. Larry Hama (w) • S L Gallant (a & c)The classic series continues from writer Larry Hama! As Cobra Commander continues his scheme to start the Cobra World Order, Destro and Baroness begin to bring their own contingency into play. Collects issues #2.
TPB • FC • $1. 7. ISBN: 9. 78- 1- 6. Expected in- store date: 9/6/1. Larry Hama’s legendary run of Real American Hero steams on! Advance solicited for September release! G. I. JOE #9—Cover A: Aaron Conley—SPOTLIGHTAubrey Sitterson (w) • Giannis Milonogiannis (a) • Aaron Conley (c)It all comes to a head for G.
I. Joe! Can Roadblock and his team escape the underground in time? And is Scarlett prepared for all hell to break loose?
FC • 3. 2 pages • $3. G. I. JOE #9—Cover B: Giannis Milonogiannis. Aubrey Sitterson (w) • Giannis Milonogiannis (a & c)FC • 3. G. I. JOE #9—Cover C: Bart Sears. Aubrey Sitterson (w) • Giannis Milonogiannis (a) • Bart Sears (c)FC • 3.
Don’t miss the cover by Ominous Press creator, Bart Sears, part of our Bart Sears cover month! The pulse- pounding final issue before this month’s First Strike crossover! Variant cover by Dylan Burnett! G. I. JOE: A Real American Hero #2.
Cover A: S L Gallant. Larry Hama (w) • S L Gallant (a & c)When the opposing forces of good and evil clash, the stakes are at their highest and danger is at its greatest!