When it comes to ice cream, everyone has a favorite flavor. But if you want to become a true ice cream flavor connoisseur, one expert suggests starting with a simple classic – vanilla — and building your tasting skills from there. [More]
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Italy Is Europe’s Ice Cream Champ, Producing 6.8B Scoops Of Gelato In 2016
By 8.11.17
Hear that sound? It’s everyone in Italy, screaming for ice cream. Because if there’s one country that loves creamy frozen treats, it’s the home of gelato: Italy produced more ice cream last year than any other country in Europe. [More]
What’s The Difference Between Ice Cream, Frozen Custard, And Gelato?
By 7.14.17
Sure, you may pride yourself on the fact that you know chocolate milk does not come from brown cows, but how are strong is your knowledge of other dairy products? Don’t worry, if you can’t tell ice cream from frozen custard, we’ve got you covered. [More]
Here’s Where To Get Your National Ice Cream Day Deals This Weekend
By 7.14.17
If you scream for ice cream, July 16 is your day: It’s National Ice Cream Day, which means there are free frozen treats up for grabs. [More]
Baskin Robbins Attempting Tricky Task Of Delivering Unmelted Ice Cream To Your Door
By 7.6.17
It’s sometimes hard enough getting ice cream home from the supermarket without melting, so imagine the challenge of delivering freshly made sundaes and shakes to customers’ doors. Baskin Robbins, which has been testing ice cream delivery in L.A. and Chicago, now says it’s expanding that service to more than 600 stores around the country. [More]
Trader Joe’s Ice Cream Recalled Because Pieces Of Metal Aren’t Dessert
By 6.12.17
A big ol’ scoop of ice cream may be in order thanks to some sweltering hot temperatures making their way across the U.S. But if the carton you have in the freezer happens to be from Trader Joe’s you might want to pitch it instead: The grocery chain recalled all of its Matcha Tea Ice Cream over pesky metal pieces. [More]
McDonald’s Phasing Out Artificial Flavors From Ice Cream
By 5.19.17
Now that McDonald’s is finally rolling out ice cream machines that work, the fast food giant is also improving the ice cream itself by removing artificial flavors. [More]
Häagen-Dazs Giving Out Free Kiddie-Size Cones This Afternoon
By 5.9.17 — Updated: 5.25.17
If you’re looking for a refreshing treat this afternoon, find out whether there’s a Häagen-Dazs location near you. If so, you’ll be able to get a free cone of the shop’s smallest size from 4 PM to 8 PM today. [More]
Yuengling Tries To Tempt Harry Potter Fans With Butterbeer-Flavored Ice Cream
By 3.21.17 — Updated: 5.10.17
Who wants to take a trip to Universal Studios to drink Harry Potter’s favorite beverage when they could eat it anywhere? That’s now an option: Yuengling’s Ice Cream has launched a Butterbeer flavor. [More]
McDonald’s To Replace Ice Cream Machines After Years Of Complaints About Lack Of McFlurry
By 3.6.17
For years, consumers have expressed frustration about being unable to get ice cream — particularly a McFlurry — from McDonald’s because of broken or otherwise incapacitated machines. Now, the Golden Arches is working to address the issue by providing restaurants with a new type of ice cream machine. [More]
Starbucks Testing Ice Cream In Coffee At 100 California Stores
By 2.14.17
If you’re the kind of person who likes your desserts caffeinated, or your caffeine in dessert form, you’ll have another way to get your buzz on: Starbucks will soon be serving ice cream at more than 100 U.S. locations. [More]
Twinkie And Sno-Ball Flavored Ice Cream Exists For Some Reason
By 1.25.17
Have you ever thought that your favorite treats would be better if they could only be turned into ice cream? Good news, if you’re a fan of Twinkies and Sno-Balls from Hostess. the brand will be selling a limited edition ice cream flavored with its treats this year. [More]
After Years Of Complaints, Why Are People Still Having Trouble Getting A McDonald’s McFlurry?
By 1.19.17
For a lot of people, dessert isn’t an everyday thing, so when you finally are in the mood to treat yourself, the last thing you want to be told is that the one thing you’re hankering for is not available. Yet, for years, ardent fans of McDonald’s McFlurry have complained about being denied their favorite frozen treat. [More]
Ice Cream Plant Linked To Listeria Contamination Coincidentally Shuts Down
By 11.18.16
Does the shutdown of a gourmet ice cream company, Dr. Bob’s Handcrafted Ice Cream, have anything to do with the recall of ice cream produced in its facility for possible Listeria contamination? The company’s owner told a local news outlet that it closed because of “business complications.” [More]
Cedar Crest Ice Cream Joins Cookie Dough Recall
By 11.14.16
Back in September, Blue Bell Creameries scared its fans again by announcing a recall of ice cream for possible Listeria contamination. Fortunately, it wasn’t a repeat of the massive contamination last year: the bacteria was in cookie dough from an outside supplier. That dough also went to other ice cream companies, including Publix, Blue Bunny, and Chocolate Shoppe, which later recalled their cookie dough ice creams. Now another brand, Cedar Crest, is joining the recall. [More]
Blue Bell And Publix Recall More Cookie Dough Ice Cream Due To Supplier’s Recall
By 10.11.16
The company that made the cookie dough implicated in a recent recall of Blue Bell ice cream says that the same egg-free cookie dough has been distributed to more than two dozen other food companies, and so far only one has come forward. Meanwhile, an expansion of the cookie dough recall means that Blue Bell has expanded its own recall in turn, and there’s now more ice cream out there that’s potentially dangerous and no one should eat. [More]
Health Department Imposes $850K Fine On Blue Bell For Listeria Outbreak, Company Only Paying $175K For Now
By 8.1.16
The state health department in Texas has taken an unusual step in while punishing Blue Bell Creameries for manufacturing and distributing Listeria-laden ice cream: The state has imposed an $850,000 fine on the company for the Listeria contamination in ice cream that sent 12 customers to the hospital and is blamed for the deaths of three people who were served the ice cream while in the hospital for pre-existing conditions. [More]
10 National Ice Cream Day Deals To Help Beat The Heat
By 7.15.16
National Ice Cream Day is officially July 17, or so the ice cream gods have proclaimed, but many businesses are either starting the festivities early or extending the sweet treat deals beyond Sunday. Here’s what you’ll need to know to get your brain freeze on. [More]
