What's New in August: Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert Innovations
- Sarah McKenzie
- Aug 19
- 6 min read
This month’s global roundup of non-dairy frozen desserts highlights an exciting wave of innovation! From Singapore’s pioneering beanless coffee ice cream to vibrant fruit-forward treats in Thailand and South Africa, to several exciting launches spanning Latvia, Spain, Colombia, and the United States—there’s something refreshing and indulgent for every palate.
This time, our Pick of the Month goes to Wall’s new Ice Ball. Available in Thailand, this individually packaged treat bursts with juicy, refreshing flavor and is served in an innovative, ball-shaped, shareable format!
Read on to discover more about some of the most recent launches in the frozen dessert market!
JUMP TO:
Melvados and Prefer Unveil Asia’s First Beanless Coffee Ice Cream! Singapore
Vegan Coconut Milk Frozen Dessert from Food Union Latvia! Latvia
Colombina Launches First Vegan Frozen Dessert – Frutos Rojos! Colombia
Dole Whip Debuts New Pineapple & Mango Frozen Treat Cups! United States
Peroni Introduces Italian Beer Ice in Collaboration with Giada De Laurentiis! United States
Melvados and Prefer Unveil Asia’s First Beanless Coffee Ice Cream! Singapore
Singapore-based gourmet brand Melvados has teamed up with food-tech startup Prefer to debut a groundbreaking vegan frozen dessert: Coconut Latte frozen dessert made with beanless coffee.
The innovation lies in Prefer’s sustainable coffee alternative, which is brewed from upcycled plant-based byproducts—offering the bold, aromatic profile of coffee without using actual coffee beans. Blended with creamy coconut milk and a touch of instant coffee for balance, the resulting dessert delivers a smooth, ethically crafted, and eco-conscious indulgence for coffee lovers.
The new launch is a permanent addition to Melvado’s range and is available now through Melvados’s online store and at its 13 physical retail outlets across Singapore. A 120mL single-serve cup retails for SGD 4.50 (USD 3.50) and a 470mL pint retails for SGD 11.99 (~USD 9.33).
This is the first of many planned flavor collaborations spotlighting Prefer’s upcycled fermentation technology.
New Wall’s Ice Ball in Red Grape & Green Apple! Thailand
Wall’s latest innovation brings a vibrant twist to frozen treats with the Ice Ball, a shareable, ball-shaped ice dessert crafted using real fruit juice. Each bite is an explosion of juicy, refreshing flavor—available in Red Grape and Green Apple variants—that’s designed to help consumers beat the heat in style. Unlike typical novelty ice creams, these slushy-style spheres are ideal for cooling down or enjoying with friends during hot days.
The individually-packaged 80g ice balls cost THB 35 per piece (USD 0.95). They’re available exclusively at 7-Eleven stores, major department stores, and Wall’s ice cream freezers across Thailand.
New Ola Paddle Pop Twister Island! South Africa
A whimsical, fruit-forward treat from Unilever’s beloved Ola Paddle Pop line, the Twister Island ice confection features a swirl of three vibrant fruit flavors—pineapple, strawberry, and lemon-lime—each crafted with real fruit juice.
The 70mL ice pop blends sweet, tangy, and refreshing notes into a playful, nostalgia-infused experience. It retails for approximately ZAR 19.99 per pop (USD 1.05), and is widely available across South Africa via leading supermarket chains.
Vegan Coconut Milk Frozen Dessert from Food Union Latvia! Latvia
Latvia’s leading dairy processing company, Food Union Latvia, has a fresh lineup of new treats this season! Joining the numerous dairy debuts is Vegan Coconut Milk Frozen Dessert, the first vegan Pols frozen dessert on a stick. Made with premium quality coconut milk and finished with a smooth coconut oil glaze, the vegan debut maintains the classic single-serve format that fans love.
It’s currently available throughout Latvia at major supermarkets and leading grocery retailers that carry Pols products. While official pricing hasn’t been announced
3 Non-Dairy Launches at the Dia Supermarket Chain! Spain
The Dia supermarket chain's private label has launched a variety of new ice cream and frozen dessert products worth trying, including the following:
Hola Cola and Diablo Mojito (Popsicles): Dia has reimagined its iconic Hola Cola and Diablo Mojito soft drinks as frozen popsicles, offering a fun and refreshing twist on the classics. Six popsicles of each flavor cost EUR 1.99 (USD 2.32).
VegeDia Range (Sorbet Bars): 99% fruit-and-vegetable sorbets that are gluten-free, lactose-free, and contain no added sugar—available in refreshing blends like strawberry-lemon and red berry-tropical. Contents include strawberry, raspberry, blueberry, beetroot, and apple.
Colombina Launches First Vegan Frozen Dessert – Frutos Rojos! Colombia
Colombina has introduced its first-ever vegan frozen dessert, expanding its Colombina 100% range with a plant-based Frutos Rojos (Red Fruits) flavor.
Made with pea protein and real pieces of red berries, the ice cream is free from dairy, artificial colors, and artificial flavors. It also contains no added sugar and no warning labels under Colombian nutritional regulations, making it a clean-label, guilt-free option for consumers seeking indulgence with better-for-you ingredients.
The new product is available in individual 330g cups and can be found at nationwide supermarkets and modern retail channels in Colombia under the Colombina 100% brand. Retail pricing has not been officially disclosed.
Dole Whip Debuts New Pineapple & Mango Frozen Treat Cups! United States
After decades of cult-favorite status at Disney Parks, Dole Whip has finally arrived in freezers across the U.S. with its first-ever retail launch!
The non-dairy, gluten-free frozen treats are now available in Pineapple and Mango flavors—each crafted with real fruit purée as the first ingredient and no artificial sweeteners or high fructose corn syrup. Reformulated in 2025 based on consumer feedback, the improved recipe now features a smoother texture, brighter color, and more authentic tropical flavor that closely mirrors the beloved park version.
The new product is available at select grocery stores nationwide in four-packs of 3.6oz cups for USD 6.99. They can also be found at Costco in eight-packs of 3.6oz cups for USD 11.99.
Peroni Introduces Italian Beer Ice in Collaboration with Giada De Laurentiis! United States
Peroni Nastro Azzurro is serving up a scoop of Italian summer with its new Italian Beer Ice, a limited-edition frozen dessert created in collaboration with celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis and boozy ice cream brand Tipsy Scoop.
The refreshing treat is made with Peroni’s signature lager and a citrusy lemon Italian ice base, offering up to 5% ABV per serving. With its light, crisp flavor and stylish presentation, the release offers a unique, indulgent twist on summer refreshment.
The Italian Beer Ice is sold in a collectible six-pack of Peroni-branded cups, each approximately 355mL (12oz). The six-pack retails for USD 49.00 (approximately USD 8.17 per cup) and is available for nationwide delivery across the U.S. through online gourmet marketplace Goldbelly.
This limited-edition launch was made available beginning June 26, 2025, and is expected to sell out quickly. To celebrate the debut, Peroni hosted a branded pop-up event on July 1 in New York City, featuring Giada De Laurentiis and free product sampling at Baby Luc’s Pizzeria in Brooklyn.
3 New Non-Dairy Options from Ben & Jerry’s! United States
To celebrate National Ice Cream Month last month, Ben & Jerry’s released three new Scoop Shop exclusive flavors, two being non-dairy.
Non-Dairy Mochaccino Chip: A rich chocolate and coffee non-dairy frozen dessert blended with sweet caramel swirls and crunchy fudge flakes.
Non-Dairy Strawberry Swirl: A creamy non-dairy strawberry frozen dessert rippled with vibrant strawberry swirls.
The new flavors were available in July at scoop shops nationwide.
Meanwhile, a new flavor became available in local grocery freezers:
Non-Dairy Chocolate Caramel Brownie : The vegan, dairy-free, 473mL (16oz) pint-sized treat retails for USD 4.68 and contains salted caramel swirls, almond toffee pieces, and fudge brownies.
Want to be featured in our next dairy ice cream round-up? Email Andrea Montreuil from Innodelice with more details!
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ABOUT INNODELICE
Founded by former executives in the ice cream industry, INNODELICE aims to create a worldwide ecosystem of solutions within the frozen dessert industry. Thanks to the relationships fostered by INNODELICE, manufacturers, brands, importers, distributors, and suppliers can discover, buy, and sell solutions to grow their businesses. These solutions include co-manufactured and branded products and innovative and competitive ingredients, packaging, and services. Our collaboration model generates lower costs and fewer risks for our participating partners while optimizing their time to market. To learn more about INNODELICE, contact Andrea Montreuil or visit www.innodelice.com.
Comments