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What’s New in March: Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert Innovations 

Updated: 2 days ago

While non-dairy frozen desserts may still occupy a niche space in many markets—particularly in the U.S.—their staying power and steady global innovation point to a broader role in the future of food. This month’s global round-up of product launches highlights that evolution, with inventive formats and ingredients (hello, potato-based frozen dessert!) that continue to push the boundaries of what dairy-free can be.


One standout innovation emerged from a unique collaboration between boxing legend Mike Tyson and Mr. Charlie’s Told Me So—a potato-based frozen dessert that playfully nods to Tyson’s infamous match with Evander Holyfield.


Read more about it—and many other exciting debuts—by continuing below!


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Flowering Ice Cream from Ajinomoto Co. and Solar Foods! (Singapore) 


Leading Japanese multinational food and biotechnology company Ajinomoto Co., Inc. and Finnish startup Solar Foods launched Flowering Ice Cream—using the first and only food truck concept by new brand Atlr. 72! The brand, launched last year by Ajinomoto Co., offers healthy, environmentally conscious products that reduce the use of animal ingredients.


Each cup of the brand’s ice cream was beautifully decorated with colorful 3D cookies shaped like flowers and birds, conveying the message of leaving a beautiful nature and planet for the future. The bright yellow color of the ice cream comes from the natural carotenoids found in Solein, a Finnish protein made using electricity and CO2.


From March 28 to April 16, the Atlr. 72 food truck was available at various locations in Singapore, serving three flavors of its Flowering Ice Cream for SGD 7 (USD 5.35) for a single scoop or SGD 13 (USD 9.94) for a double scoop.


The two non-dairy debuts include:


  • Chocolate with Lemon Peel: Coconut milk and lemon zest bits combine, providing a rich yet refreshing taste

  • Salty Caramel with Nuts: Macadamia nuts, caramel, and a pinch of salt enhance an oat milk base



Additional locations for this unique pop-up will be announced in the future!



Gianni’s Launches Watermelon Lollies Again! (United Kingdom)


Like past summers, Gianni’s Watermelon Lollies have returned to Aldi! The “apple-flavored and watermelon-flavored water ice made with fruit juices from concentrate, with chocolate-flavored pieces” contains only 62 calories each and no artificial colors or flavorings.


Each 3-pack (219mL) costs £1.59 (USD 2.12).



Oppo Brothers Releases Vegan Frozen Dessert Sticks! (United Kingdom)


Oppo Brothers’ new range of low-calorie, vegan frozen dessert sticks—Oppo Refreshed—is available in three flavors:


  • Sicilian Lemon & Strawberry: Made with Sicilian lemons and a strawberry swirl

  • Alphonso Mango & Passionfruit: Features Alphonso mango purée and a passionfruit swirl

  • Raspberry Coulis Swirl: Uses high-quality raspberry purée and a tangy coulis swirl


Each stick contains only 49 calories, is Nutriscore A-rated, and has a high fruit content (reported to be double that of the nearest competition).


The 3 x 95mL stick pack is available via Ocado, Booths, and Amazon Fresh for £3.75 (USD 5.01).



4 New Products from Pink Albatross! (Spain)


Pink Albatross is adding three new pints to their range—and this time, they feature plenty of inclusions! The clean label, free-from, and plant-based line expands with the following new products, featuring cashew or coconut milk as their base: 


  • Salted Caramel & Cookies: Three nuanced caramel flavors partner together: Caramel frozen dessert, a salted caramel sauce, and crunchy caramel cookies

  • Crunchy Peanut Butter: Peanut Butter frozen dessert with chocolate bits and an indulgent caramel sauce

  • Fresh Strawberry Lemon Cake: A perfect balance of Lemon frozen dessert, bits of lemon cake, and strawberry sauce creates the brand’s “boldest and most original flavor”

 

The pints join a fourth new addition, Refreshing Lemon and Coconut fruit bars—a simple, creamy combination containing 40% fruit.


Each 480mL pint costs EUR 7.39 (USD 8.01), and the 4-pack of extruded fruit bars costs EUR 4.49 (USD 5.10). All products are available in retail outlets throughout Spain and Portugal. 


Potato Ice Cream Results from a Collaboration with Mike Tyson! (United States)


Mr. Charlie’s Told Me So (a vegan fast food chain copy of McDonald’s) recently teamed up with legendary boxer Mike Tyson to create Mr. Fluff Head frozen dessert!


The creative dessert, featuring soft serve vanilla frozen dessert crafted from potatoes and swirled with strawberry drizzle drops, is crowned with Tyson’s Mike Bites vegan chocolate 'ear'—a playful tribute to his legendary bout with Evander Holyfield.


At Mr. Charlie’s locations in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Australia, one serving costs USD 5.99.



5 New Frozen Dessert Products in Unilever’s 2025 Collection! (United States)

Joining the extensive new 2025 range from Unilever are the following frozen dessert products:

  • Breyer’s Non-Dairy Chocolate (1.5Qt/1.41L): A classic flavor and creamy texture with an oat-milk base. USD 4.99

  • Buzz Lightyear Rocket Pop (6-pack, 10.96oz/324mL): A nostalgic character ice pop from Popsicle that combines mixed berry, lime, and lemon flavors. USD 5.99 

  • Spider-Man (6-pack, 12.17oz/360mL): A strawberry, blue raspberry, and lime pop from Popsicle shaped like Spider-Man.

  • JOLLY RANCHER Sours Ice Pops (18-pack, 29.7oz/878mL): Your favorite JOLLY RANCHER flavors from Popsicle with a sour twist and in frozen form. USD 5.83

  • Good Humor Holanda Solero Lime Pop (4-pack, 8.79oz/260mL): Made with limes from sustainable farms, each refreshing pop is a source of Vitamin C and contains only 60 kcal per serving. USD 3.47


They can be found at major retailers nationwide.


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Häagen-Dazs Launches 3 New Summer Sorbet Flavors (United States)


Häagen-Dazs is expanding its portfolio of non-dairy frozen desserts with three new summer sorbet flavors!


  • Summer Blueberry & Lemon: A mix of sun-ripened blueberries from the Pacific Northwest blended with zesty lemon

  • Passion Fruit & Sweet Pear: A passion fruit-forward blend accented with the flavors of sweet pear

  • Sweet Lemon Coconut: A mixture of sweet, tangy lemon and coconut cream.


Each 14oz debut is available for USD 6.99.



3 Mocktail-Inspired Frozen Treats from Alden’s Organic! (United States)


To celebrate Alden’s Organic’s 21st anniversary, the brand is releasing its first-ever Zero-Proof Mocktail Sorbet Bars! The special line-up features three flavors, with each bar containing 70 calories:


  • Limoncello Sorbet: Infused with real, organic lemon juice, these bars channel the bright, zesty spirit of Limoncello liqueur, delivering a refreshing balance of citrus tang and a smooth, sweet finish

  • Margarita Sorbet: Made with real, organic lime juice, these bars combine bold citrus flavor with a subtle hint of salted sweetness, capturing the essence of a classic margarita in frozen form

  • Piña Colada Sorbet: Featuring real, organic pineapple juice, these tropical treats blend sweet, juicy pineapple with creamy coconut notes for a vibrant, island-inspired indulgence in every bite


Each 4-pack (10oz/296mL) retails for USD 5.99 and is available at Sprouts, Natural Grocers, and online.



Salt & Straw’s Hazelnut Chocolate Cookies and Cream Flavor at Disney! (United States)


Joining Salt & Straw’s February line-up of chocolate-inspired flavors is a Hazelnut Chocolate Cookies and Cream-flavored frozen dessert!


The new flavor, resulting from a collaboration with Cloudforest (one of Portland’s most talented chocolate makers), pairs intense chocolate barley milk, rich hazelnut butter, hazelnut chocolate fudge, and pieces of stuffed housemade Oreo cookies.


Each 473mL pint retails for USD 15.00 and can be found online. The flavor was also available at Disney World, Disneyland, and Salt & Straw locations.



Want to be featured in our next dairy ice cream round-up? Email Andrea Montreuil from Innodelice with more details!

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