5 alternative brands that rival consumers' favorite ice cream
The freezer case has remained a hot and competitive category in 2020.
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Chloe’s Oatmilk Pops, available in Mint Chip, Salted Caramel and Raspberry Chip varieties, are the first of their kind, bringing the rich and smooth texture of oat milk into a portable frozen treat that’s indulgent but also plant-based, dairy-free, gluten-free, kosher and Non-GMO Project Verified.
Ripple Foods’ newest launch reinvents the most beloved dairy product of all. Ripple Ice Cream is 100% vegan and includes five flavors: vanilla, cinnamon churro, chocolate, mint chip, and cookies & creme. Each serving contains just 250-280 calories.
No dairy? No problem. Consumers can enjoy classic flavors including vanilla, chocolate, coffee fudge, blueberry oat crumble, cookies and cream and chocolate peanut butter with oat milk bases.
New launches from this California brand include zero-calorie popsicles (the act of eating them burns calories!), real milk ice cream with just 60-80 calories per pint and sorbet bars packed in a reusable glass jar.
Although its products are comprised of 90% whole fruit, Sorbatto’s Blue Cream process yields is a rich and creamy plant-based frozen dessert with a blueberry base. Flavors include grape, blackberry, lemon and raspberry, in addition to Blue Passion (a true blueberry treat) and Dark Blue (boosted with organic chocolate liquor).
Although its products are comprised of 90% whole fruit, Sorbatto’s Blue Cream process yields is a rich and creamy plant-based frozen dessert with a blueberry base. Flavors include grape, blackberry, lemon and raspberry, in addition to Blue Passion (a true blueberry treat) and Dark Blue (boosted with organic chocolate liquor).
When it comes to ice cream, it’s all about indulgence. According to a new report from Innova Market Insights, pleasure, treating yourself and feeling happy are the top three reasons consumers still reach for this classic anytime treat. But with wellness front and center, consumers are also beginning to focus on how to indulge without any of the guilt.
Whether they’re nondairy or low in calories, alternatives to conventional ice cream abound in the natural food space. In fact, Nutrition Business Journal reports that estimated sales of natural and organic frozen treats and ice cream clocked in at a whopping $2.1 billion for 2019. Here are just a few new launches that arrived in 2020.
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