Frozen Desserts See Continued Innovation at Winter Fancy Food Show

New Barn

New Barn

New Barn is venturing out from almond milk into the frozen dessert category with a new line of AlmondCrème.

Keto Pint

Keto Pint

Keto Pint, a new brand that launched on kickstarter, is offering a low carb ice cream with no added sugar, made specifically for the keto diet.

Enlightened

Enlightened

Enlightened has expanded its frozen dessert set to include a full lineup of dairy-free, vegan options.

Norse Made

Norse Made

Norse Made frozen yogurt bars are made with skyr, an Icelandic style of yogurt that is growing in popularity in the U.S.

L.A. Creamery

L.A. Creamery

Startup brand L.A. Creamery is offering a unique set of flavors including Minty Chocolate Munchies, a vegan ice cream made with hemp milk, dubbed Prop 64.

Gelato Fiasco

Gelato Fiasco

Gelato Fiasco, a fast-growing brand known for its artisan gelato and variety of flavors, is launching plant-based SKUs.

Re:THINK Ice Cream

Re:THINK Ice Cream

Napa-based Re:THINK Ice Cream is differentiating in the category with nutritional callouts on the front of its packaging.

McConnell's

McConnell's

McConnell’s announced in 2018 the launch of its plant-based line, which uses a pea protein blend instead of milk, making the product lower in fat, sugar and cholesterol.

Malai

Malai

Malai ice cream highlights the use of aromatic spices, a stark contrast to traditional flavors associated with this category.

Green Girl Bakeshop

Green Girl Bakeshop

Green Girl Bakeshop launched new packaging for its line of organic and plant-based cookie sandwiches.

Alden's

Alden's

Oregon-made Alden’s Organic Ice Cream stays true to the Pacific Northwest spirit with new Sasquatch Tracks and Road Trip flavors.

Beckon

Beckon

Beckon differentiates in the space by offering a lineup of “dairy full” but lactose free ice creams made with simple ingredients.

Gelateria Naia

Gelateria Naia

Berkeley-based Naia unvealed its new packaging at the show. The brand sources local ingredients for its line of gelatos and sorbettos.

Jeni's

Jeni's

Jeni’s is innovating with a spectrum of indulgent flavors and offerings like Cream Puff, Frosé sorbet and dairy-free Dark Chocolate Truffle.

 

While some ice cream brands are leaning into the plant-based movement, others are exploring creative new flavors like orange fennel, cream puff and turmeric ginger. Take a look through some recent innovations in frozen dessert from Winter Fancy Food Show in San Francisco.