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What’s New in April: Retail Ice Cream & Frozen Dessert Innovations (Part 1)

  • Sarah McKenzie
  • May 8
  • 7 min read

In part one of this month’s global retail ice cream and frozen dessert round-up, brands are leaning into bold flavor exploration, global inspiration, and experiential snacking formats that go far beyond the traditional scoop.

From citrus-forward cheesecake bars inspired by South Korea to tiramisu-filled mochi in Poland and cherry cola float creations born in UK TikTok communities, innovation is being driven by both cultural crossover and consumer co-creation.

We’re also seeing a continued rise in bite-sized and handheld formats—from mochi and cones to chocolate-covered fruit snacks—designed for convenience, shareability, and on-the-go indulgence.

This month’s Pick of the Month? Magnum’s new Volcanix, a bold, multi-textured indulgence that perfectly captures where the category is heading.

Keep reading to explore the latest dairy ice cream and frozen dessert debuts making waves around the world.


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Choco Frack from House of Pops (United Arab Emirates)


House of Pops is accelerating its presence in the Middle East frozen novelty space with the high-impact launch of Choco Frack—a bite-sized frozen treat designed for the fast-growing q-commerce channel. The product—recently showcased at Gulfood 2026—features raspberry, strawberry, and banana slices dipped in real chocolate.

The launch was executed as an exclusive on Talabat Mart, supported by a large-scale influencer and digital campaign.

Additional details were limited at the time of publication.


Franui’s Raspberry Pink (Europe)


Franui Raspberry Pink is a 150g container of fresh-frozen raspberries from Patagonia, coated in two layers: white chocolate and raspberry chocolate.

The new release, retailing for €5.59 (USD 6.55), is available at retailers across Europe.


Carte D'Or’s Petite Bars and World Flavors Series (Europe and Turkey)

Carte D’Or has recently launched several exciting new products!

The brand’s new Petite Bar is its first bar-format ice cream in a 6x46mL multi-pack, appealing to practical snack trends. The ₺250.00 (USD 5.60) pack of bars is available in two flavors:

  • Chocoberry: A harmony of chocolate, brownie, and forest fruits

  • Caramella: A rich flavor of vanilla, almond croquant, and salted caramel

Additionally, the brand has released a brand-new World Flavors Series: A World of Sweetness! The series, inspired by famous French desserts, draws on Strawberry Puff Pastry and Profiterole. The 800mL tubs cost 295,00 TL (USD 6.57) and are available in the following flavors:

  • Carte d'Or Strawberry Puff Pastry: Intense strawberry sauce on crispy puff pastry pieces

  • Carte d'Or Profiteroles: Profiterole pieces and unique chocolate sauce


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3 New Cornetto Flavors: Strawberry, Love You So Matcha, and Disc Double Pistachio (Europe)

Cornetto’s popular cones are now available in the following three flavors:

  • Strawberry Creamy Cornetto (Updated): Strawberry-flavored ice cream, tangy strawberry sauce, and white chocolate curls, all inside a crispy, chocolate-lined wafer cone. A 125mL cone costs HUF 649 (USD 2.03).

  • Cornetto Love You So Matcha (New): Strawberry matcha flavor. A 120mL cone costs 62,00 TL (USD 1.39).

  • Disc Double Pistachio (New): Two layers of intense pistachio sauce topped with a white chocolate disc, and contained within a crispy cone. A 130mL cone costs 78,00 TL (USD 1.75).

Additional details were limited at the time of publication.


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Magnum’s 2 New Products: Volcanix and Fistik Cenneti (Europe and Turkey)


Magnum’s recent launches include two unique ice cream treats!


Volcanix, an 80mL single stick ice cream retailing at £2 (2.70 USD), offers a true multisensory journey! It’s composed of multiple layers: a chocolatey biscuit coating, vanilla and chocolate ice cream, a caramel sauce core, and chocolate-coated caramel pieces.

The product will be sold in 24-unit cases and is available exclusively through Tesco Express and Booker.


Magnum has also launched Algida Master-Style Pistachio Paradise, a new product within its Algida Usta Usulü brand. Taking inspiration from the Paradise Mud dessert, the treat combines ice cream with a flavorful pistachio-and-kadayif sauce.

It’s sold in 460mL containers for 258,00 TL (USD 5.77) at retailers including Yemeksepeti Market, in İstanbul.


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2 Froneri Releases: South Korean Yuzu & Lemon Cheesecake from Nuii and Extrême Blueberry Cheesecake (Europe)


Lots of exciting Froneri debuts are hitting store freezers, including the following releases:


Nuii South Korea: Yuzu & Lemon Cheesecake


Froneri is expanding its premium Nuii range with a new flavor inspired by South Korea: Yuzu & Lemon Cheesecake.


This indulgent stick format blends refreshing yuzu and lemon sorbet with rich cream cheese ice cream at its core. The entire bar is coated in smooth white chocolate and finished with crunchy biscuit pieces.


It’s available as individual sticks or in 4x90mL packs. The multi-pack costs €5.45  (USD 6.40). It’s currently being distributed through major grocery retailers and supermarkets in select European markets.


Extrême Blueberry Cheesecake


Froneri Iberia has also introduced a new cone: the Blueberry Extrême. Designed to deliver the brand’s signature “top-to-tip” experience, this cone combines smooth, creamy cheesecake frozen dessert with a vibrant blueberry sauce that runs throughout, finishing with a rich, flavor-filled blueberry tip.


It’s currently rolling out as a single cone and in 6x120mL packs at a cost of €5.65  (USD 6.62) in select European markets.


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SOTI Natural x Friends Tiramisu Mochi Ice Cream (Poland)


SOTI Natural is introducing a Tiramisu Mochi Mochi Ice Cream as part of its themed “Friends Series.”


This playful launch brings a classic Italian dessert into a modern, bite-sized frozen format. The flavor features rich tiramisu-inspired ice cream with notes of coffee and cocoa, enhanced by a molten center for added depth and creaminess. Each piece is wrapped in a soft, cookie dough-style mochi exterior and finished with a dusting of cocoa, delivering a layered, dessert-like experience.


The new release is available in select retail chains across Poland (including Żabka stores) as part of the limited-edition Friends collaboration series.


Additional details were limited at the time of publication.



Little Moons Cherry Cola Float Mochi Ice Cream and Refreshos Lemon and Elderflower Mochi Sorbet (United Kingdom)


Little Moons is launching two new exciting releases!


Limited-Edition Cherry Cola Float Mochi Ice Cream


Cherry Cola Float Mochi Ice Cream is a nostalgic-inspired flavor developed through a TikTok-led campaign that garnered 50,000 votes. It contains sweet, fizzy-inspired cherry cola notes with creamy ice cream, all wrapped in the brand’s signature soft mochi dough.


It’s available exclusively via Gopuff as a 6x32g pack for £5.45 (USD 7.33).


Refreshos Lemon and Elderflower Mochi Sorbet


Little Moons is expanding into lighter, fruit-forward frozen snacking with the launch of its Refreshos Lemon & Elderflower Mochi Sorbet—a vegan-friendly twist on its signature mochi format.

This innovation swaps traditional ice cream for a refreshing sorbet center, blending zesty lemon with delicate floral elderflower notes for a bright, elevated flavor profile. Each bite is wrapped in soft, chewy rice dough.


The 6x30g (180g total) packs are available for £5.00 (USD $6.30) at Tesco stores and online.


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Sweety Strawberry Matcha & Salted Miso Caramel Mochi Ice Cream (United States)


Sweety Ice Cream is expanding its premium mochi portfolio with two globally inspired flavors unveiled at Natural Products Expo West: Strawberry Matcha and Salted Miso Caramel.


Strawberry Matcha blends the earthy depth of real green tea with bright, juicy strawberry for a balanced, café-inspired experience, while Salted Miso Caramel pairs buttery caramel with smooth white miso to create a more savory-sweet, elevated indulgence.


Both innovations stay true to Sweety’s core identity—premium dairy ice cream wrapped in soft, chewy mochi dough.


The products were showcased at Natural Products Expo West and are expected to roll out to U.S. grocery and specialty retailers.



Frönen Dairy-Free Frozen Dessert Bars (United States)


Frönen is expanding beyond its clean-label pints with the launch of Dairy-Free Frozen Dessert Bars—bringing its signature “nice cream” concept into a convenient, indulgent handheld format. Made with a coconut cream base and a short list of recognizable ingredients (typically just 3–9), these bars are naturally sweetened with fruit, honey, and coconut sugar.


Frönen Dairy Free Frozen Dessert Bars have also recently been launched. Available in 4x2.5oz (71g) packs at retailers across the United States, including Sprouts and Super King, they retail for USD 7.99. The range features a mix of fruit-forward and chocolate-coated varieties:

  • Caramel Chocolate Crunch: Indulgent salted caramel with a rich chocolate coating and puffed quinoa crunch

  • Pistachio Chocolate: Creamy pistachio with a decadent chocolate coating

  • Banana Chocolate: Creamy banana with a decadent chocolate coating

  • Tropical: Luscious mango, nectar-sweet guava, and passionfruit blend

  • Pineapple Crème: Real pineapple blended with coconut cream and pure honey

The new bars cost USD7.99 per 4-pack of 2.5-ounce bars (10 ounces per box).



BARIS Chocolate-Covered Raspberry Bites & Flavor Expansions (United States)


BARIS has officially launched in the U.S., bringing its premium frozen fruit snack lineup featuring chocolate-covered wild raspberries sourced from Patagonia.

Positioned as a better-for-you indulgence, the product combines handpicked raspberries with layers of high-quality chocolate, delivering a balance of natural tartness and rich sweetness in a bite-sized format.


In addition, the brand continues to build on its core concept with new flavor innovations, including Pistachio & White Chocolate and Hazelnut & Milk Chocolate.


The bite-sized frozen snacks are sold in resealable packs at select U.S. retailers, with expanding distribution. A 150g container retails for around USD $10.79.



NOTE: The world of ice cream and frozen desserts moves fast. While we do our best to keep everything current, product details, pricing, and availability can change after publication. For the latest information, we recommend checking directly with the brand or retailer.



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