New Zealand Natural sent me a sampler pack of their ice cream flavors to try. They wanted me to let you know about them and their products which are now available in the United States. Getting some frozen ice cream delivered to your door from New Zealand definitely caught my eye and pleased my palate. It’s good stuff! I especially … Read More
Whirl of Change Wins Popular Vote
The votes are in, and the “flavorite” candidate of the 2008 Baskin-Robbins presidential ice cream show down is Whirl of Change. The flavor was created to represent Senator Barack Obama. Whirl of Change received 51% of the votes; while the McCain flavor, Straight Talk Crunch, garnered 49%. For Obama, the dessert scientists at the Baskin-Robbins ice-cream skunk works created a … Read More
Free Ice Cream for Voters
Each American needs to head to the voting booth this November; and if you do, you’ll be rewarding with a sweet treat. Participating Ben & Jerry’s will be offering a free scoop of ice cream to voters! Ice cream and voting – a new perfect combination! Come to participating scoop shops on November 4th from 5-8pm, show us you voted … Read More
Dean to Close N.C. Plant
Dean Foods will be closing its Pet Dairy plant in Hickory, N.C. on November 21. The plant produces ice cream and employs 120 people. A Dean Foods spokesman said the plant is being closed in an effort to optimize the company’s supply chain in an increasingly competitive environment. Production will shift to other Dean Foods plants. Dean Foods said affected … Read More
Straight Talk or Whirl of Change?
Baskin-Robbins is joining in on the 2008 presidential election with two new flavors you can vote on! Straight Talk Crunch or Whirl of Change – which is your “flavorite”? Vote today! Baskin-Robbins said in a press release: “Beginning Sept. 3, Americans can vote for their “flavorite” candidate in any Baskin-Robbins store nationwide or online. Flavor polls will close midnight, Oct. … Read More
Vote for Your Favorite Klondike Video
Have you voted yet for your favorite “What Would You Do for a Klondike Bar?” video? You only have until August 30! The company has whittled down the field of entries in its video contest from more than 500 entries to four finalists. And it’s asking the public for help to choose the ultimate winner. The finalists are Gregory Carroll … Read More
Batter is the Rage
These days, when you ask someone what their favorite ice cream flavor is, they might get a dreamy, far-off look in their eyes and say, “Cake Batter” with longing. Haven’t tried it yet? Imagine licking the spoon after mixing the batter for a cake, and you’ll have a pretty good idea of its delicious-ness. Now Cold Stone Creamery is expanding … Read More
Brigham's Sells to Hood
HP Hood LLC has agreed to purchase Brigham’s Ice Cream Inc. through its Lynnfield, Mass.-based subsidiary. Hood will acquire the Brigham’s brand name and all products, proprietary flavors and recipes. In a separate deal, Brigham’s has agreed to sell its 28 retail outlets and restaurants to Baltimore-based Deal Metrics LLC. Brigham’s announced last month that it was exploring various strategic … Read More
Turkey Hill Celebrates National Ice Cream Month
The folks over at Turkey Hill are “giddy with anticipation” for National Ice Cream Month. Well, the wait is over, America’s favorite month started today, along with a chance to win a year’s supply of Turkey Hill ice cream. To enter, visit the company’s blog, the Ice Cream Journal, and leave a comment on one of their July posts. Good … Read More
Dippin' Dots Could be Your Journey Ticket
Dippin’ Dots is offering fans the chance to win a trip to Iceland to help promote the new film, Journey to the Center of the Earth, an action packed adventure film. Opening July 11th, the film takes the audience from an Iceland excursion into a breathtaking and surreal world. “Fans know Dippin’ Dots as the coldest, most exciting ice cream … Read More