What’s New in June: Food Service Innovations
- Sarah McKenzie
- 6 days ago
- 7 min read
This month’s round-up of ice cream launches at parlors offers something for every craving! Whether it’s unique flavor mashups, limited-edition treats, or exciting regional exclusives, the food service world is buzzing with creativity and indulgence!
As always, we’ve picked one standout to feature as our Pick of the Month —this time, it’s the unexpected but delightful Gravy Gelato from Hackney Gelato and KFC. Even better? Profits from this unique collab go toward empowering young people across the UK.
Ready to explore the latest parlor innovations making waves around the world? Let’s get to it!
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Cremo x ChaTraMue Create Choco Crush Thai Tea Cream Cheese! Thailand
Hackney Gelato x KFC Collab Create Gravy Gelato! United Kingdom
Mickey Ice Cream Truck Sundae Rolls into Disney’s Pop Century Resort! United States
Häagen-Dazs Shops Debut New Blueberry Collection for Summer! United States
Dairy Queen’s Summer Blizzard Menu is Now Available! United States
Skittles x Culver’s Launches New Skittles POP’d Desserts! United States
Trolli Sour Blast, Strawberry Tres Leche, and Mother's Day Cakes at Baskin-Robbins! United States
New Limited-Edition Brown Sugar Latte Milkshake From F’Real! United States
The ’95, Birthday Cake, and Four Cheesecake-Flavored McFlurrys at McDonald’s! Canada
Cremo x ChaTraMue Create Choco Crush Thai Tea Cream Cheese! Thailand
7-Eleven locations nationwide now offer Cremo x ChaTraMue: Choco Crush Thai Tea Cream Cheese! The indulgent treat features rich layers of chocolate, authentic Thai tea, and perfectly blended cream cheese.
Additional details remain scarce at the time of publishing.
Nostalgic Bunnana Ice Cream Returns! Hong Kong
BunNANA ice cream has returned to Circle K and 7-Eleven stores across Hong Kong!
The realistic banana ice lolly features an apple-jelly and banana-flavored outer layer of the banana ice cream, which can be bitten at the top and peeled off to reveal the vanilla ice cream inside.
One piece retails for HKD 10 (USD 1.27) or HKD 16 (USD 2.04) for two.
Hackney Gelato x KFC Collab Creates Gravy Gelato! United Kingdom
A new frozen treat at KFC blends the restaurant chain’s iconic signature gravy with Hackney Gelato’s award-winning ice cream!
The velvety gelato delivers a savory punch, featuring subtle notes of peppercorn, a touch of chicken, and a rich umami flavor layered with herbs and spices. It’s said to pair best spread over chicken, scooped up with a chip, or enjoyed on its own—if you’re up for a bold bite.
The limited-edition 460mL tubs are priced at GBP 5.50 (USD 7.40), with all proceeds going to the KFC Youth Foundation, which supports and empowers young people throughout the UK.
Mickey Ice Cream Truck Sundae Rolls into Disney’s Pop Century Resort! United States
A new sweet treat has arrived at Disney’s Pop Century Resort: the Ice Cream Truck Sundae, priced at USD 27.79.
The over-the-top dessert features soft-serve piled high with chocolate sauce, whipped cream, rainbow sprinkles, cherries, and SNICKERS pieces—all served in a playful Mickey’s Ice Cream Truck container!
Häagen-Dazs Shops Debut New Blueberry Collection for Summer! United States
Häagen-Dazs Shops is welcoming summer with the launch of its Summer Blueberry Collection—a trio of limited-time treats designed to refresh and satisfy all kinds of cravings. Rolled out nationwide on June 15, the lineup features the brand’s first-ever oat milk-based limited-time offering, alongside a classic dairy milkshake and indulgent sundae:
Blueberry Milkshake: A rich, creamy blend of Häagen-Dazs’ new Summer Blueberry & Lemon Sorbet, vanilla ice cream, and milk, finished with a swirl of whipped cream on top. USD 4.99/individual serving
Blueberry Crumble Dazzler: Layers of Summer Blueberry & Lemon Sorbet, buttery shortbread cookies, and blueberry preserves, topped with whipped cream, cookie crumbles, and a shortbread cookie garnish. USD 6.49/unit
Blueberry Lemon Non-Dairy Freeze: A refreshing blend of Summer Blueberry & Lemon Sorbet and creamy oat milk swirled with real blueberry preserves for a fruity, dairy-free treat. Pricing not available at time of publication.
Dairy Queen’s Summer Blizzard Menu is Now Available! United States
Dairy Queen’s official summer Blizzard flavor menu contains two all-new and three returning flavors!
DQ’s Confetti Cake (returning): A blend of cake pieces and colorful confetti sprinkles into DQ’s signature vanilla soft-serve
S’mores Blizzard (returning): A fan-voted favorite returns, featuring gooey marshmallow-filled chocolate bars and crunchy graham cracker pieces for the ultimate campfire-inspired treat
Cotton Candy (returning): Praised as a fan favorite that perfectly combines cotton candy topping with vibrant cotton candy sprinkles
Mixing Bowl Mashup (new): Brownie batter and chocolate chip cookie dough swirled into the brand’s “world-famous DQ soft-serve”
Dipped Strawberry Cheesecake (new): A vibrant mix of creamy cheesecake bites, chocolate chunks, strawberry topping, and soft serve for a bold, flavorful spoonful
The summer menu has been available since March 31.
Skittles x Culver’s Launches New Skittles POP’d Desserts! United States
In a partnership with Skittles, Culver’s has announced two brand-new frozen treats just in time for spring and summer in the Northern Hemisphere.
Until June 15, customers could add freeze-dried Skittles POP’d candies to Culver’s creamy Vanilla Frozen Custard Concrete Mixers or Lemon Ice Coolers, bringing a burst of fruity crunch to each treat.
The new Skittles desserts were available in three sizes: small, medium, and large. Prices started at USD 3.59.
New Frosty Fusions Available at Wendy’s! United States
Wendy’s Frosty menu just got a sweet upgrade with the nationwide launch of Frosty Fusions. This customizable frozen treat blends the classic Chocolate or Vanilla Frosty with a mix of sauces and crunchy add-ins. It’s available in three indulgent varieties:
Pop-Tarts Strawberry Frosty Fusion: Vanilla or Chocolate Frosty swirled with sweet strawberry sauce and crunchy strawberry-flavored Pop-Tarts Crunchy Poppers
Oreo Brownie Frosty Fusion: A rich combo of Frosty, brownie batter sauce, and crushed Oreo cookie pieces
Caramel Crunch Frosty Fusion: Frosty blended with caramel sauce and crunchy toffee bits for a buttery, sweet finish
Frosty Fusions follow last month’s launch of Frosty Swirls as part of Wendy’s expanding frozen dessert lineup. They range from USD 4.49 (small) to 5.59 (large), based on pricing in Los Angeles.
Trolli Sour Blast, Strawberry Tres Leche, and Mother's Day Cakes at Baskin-Robbins! United States
Baskin-Robbins has been busy, creating two new Flavors of the Month and two Mother’s Day cake releases!
In May, the nationwide chain released its Flavor of the Month: Strawberry Tres Leches. A rich take on the classic Latin American dessert, this limited-time flavor features Tres Leches Ice Cream mixed with strawberry pieces, white cake chunks, and strawberry swirls. It was a fitting pick for National Strawberry Month!
To help make this past Mother’s Day extra memorable, Baskin-Robbins had two beautifully crafted ice cream cakes. The Perfect Peony Cake showcased vibrant peony designs and elegant icing rosettes, while the Strawberries ‘n Cream Cake was topped with real strawberries and finished with strawberry-whipped frosting. Both cakes were shareable and fully customizable, featuring ice cream, various cake flavors, and a personal message.
The brand’s new Trolli Sour Blast ice cream is its June 2025 Flavor of the Month. For a limited time, ice cream fans can enjoy the new flavor, inspired by Trolli Sour Brite Crawlers gummy candy and featuring a combination of Trolli lime-flavored ice cream, orange-flavored sherbet, and lime-flavored swirls.
The sour candy spotlight takes center stage in two limited-time desserts:
Trolli Sour Blast Fizz: A fizzy, tangy treat made by blending Trolli Sour Blast gummies with refreshing Starry lemon-lime soda. Baskin-Robbins Rewards members can get a medium Sour Blast Fizz for USD 4.00 throughout June.
Trolli Dirt 'n Worms Sundae: A playful twist on a classic, featuring 2.5 oz scoops of rich chocolate ice cream topped with hot fudge, crumbled Oreo cookie pieces, and Trolli Sour Brite Crawlers Minis. A two-scoop sundae costs USD 6.59, whereas a three-scoop sundae costs USD 8.09.
These limited-time creations are available at Baskin-Robbins locations nationwide.
New Limited-Edition Brown Sugar Latte Milkshake From F’Real! United States
F’real is turning up the heat this summer with a limited-edition Brown Sugar Latte Milkshake—a bold, barista-inspired blend made for on-the-go indulgence.
This rich and creamy shake blends the cozy sweetness of brown sugar with smooth coffee (100mg) and real dairy—offering all the flavor of your favorite iced latte, without the need for an espresso machine.
At the same time, the brand is bringing back two fan-favorite flavors permanently:
Strawberry Shortcake: A frozen blend of strawberries, milk, and "airy shortcake" flavors
Cinnamon Churro: Delicate notes of vanilla, a smooth, airy texture, and a cozy swirl of cinnamon and sugar warmth
The 12oz size comes with a suggested retail price of USD 3.99.
The debuts can be found in over 20,000 self-serve F’real machines in U.S. supermarkets, campuses, offices, and convenience stores. Simply grab your chosen flavor from the freezer, remove the lid, and place it in the F’real blending machine. In under a minute, you’ll have a freshly mixed, café-style shake!
The ’95, Birthday Cake, and Four Cheesecake-Flavored McFlurrys at McDonald’s! Canada
McDonald’s Canada has introduced six new McFlurry flavors to its menu for a limited time:
Birthday Cake: Launched in May 2025 as a Canada-exclusive treat, this offering features McDonald’s signature creamy vanilla soft serve swirled with frosted cake-flavored confetti cookie dough pieces and a birthday cake–inspired syrup
The ‘95: To celebrate both the McFlurry and the Toronto Raptors’ 30th anniversary, McDonald’s Canada has partnered with the team to launch the ‘95 McFlurry: a swirl of creamy vanilla soft serve mixed with red popping candy and blueberry-flavored syrup, repping the team’s iconic purple and red colors
Oreo Cheesecake: Created with OREO pieces mixed with cheesecake-flavored cookie dough pieces swirled into smooth vanilla soft serve
Strawberry Cheesecake: Strawberry sauce made with real strawberry pieces, mixed with cheesecake-flavored cookie dough pieces, and swirled into smooth vanilla soft serve
Chocolate Cheesecake: Cheesecake-flavored cookie dough pieces swirled together with decadent hot fudge sauce to create a smooth, vanilla soft serve
Caramel Cheesecake: Cheesecake-flavored cookie dough pieces combined together with yummy caramel sauce into smooth vanilla soft-serve
Except for the ‘95 McFlurry, which is available exclusively in Ontario, the limited-edition treats can be found at participating locations nationwide. They’re available in snack size or regular size, with prices ranging from CAD 3.89 to 5.79 (USD 2.85–4.24).
Want to be featured in our next dairy ice cream round-up? Email Andrea Montreuil from Innodelice with more details!
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