What’s New in October: Retail Ice Cream & Frozen Dessert Innovations
- Sarah McKenzie
- 1 day ago
- 7 min read
The world of ice cream and frozen dessert is buzzing with innovation, and we’re keeping you in the loop—now with a sharper focus on retail. Our revamped What’s New Retail spotlights the latest products hitting store shelves, from inventive flavor combinations to standout packaging and clever formats, all designed to capture consumer attention and delight taste buds.
Our Pick of the Month: Niceme Ice Cream Burgers, the new potential craze in New Zealand! Read on for the freshest launches and trends shaping the retail ice cream landscape!
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Twisted Healthy Treats Releases Salted Caramel Fudge and Milk Chocolate Pudding Protein Sticks! Australia
Little Moons Launches New Chocolate Fudge Mochi Ice Cream! United Kingdom
New Peanut Butter & Milk Chocolate Ice Cream Bites from Reese’s! United Kingdom
Aldi UK Releases Several New Products, Including New Specially Selected Flavors and Caramelised Biscuit Mochi! United Kingdom
Two New Flavors of Protein Pints: Cookies & Cream and Coffee! United States
Trader Joe’s Launches Maple Leaf Ice Cream Sandwiches! United States
Yasso Launches Spoonable Frozen Greek Yogurt Pints! United States
Three Flavors of Freeze Dried Minis from JonnyPops! United States
JohnnyPops’ New Organic Unicorn TWIST Enchanted Fruit Punch! United States
New Niceme Ice Cream Burgers! New Zealand
The latest dessert sensation to capture attention in New Zealand is the Niceme Ice Cream Burger, a playful twist on traditional fast food.
Manufactured by Niceme, known for their inventive “look like dinner, taste like dessert” creations, this treat mimics a classic chicken burger. It features a soft, sesame seed bun encasing a scoop of ice cream designed to resemble fried chicken, complemented by a slice of mochi that simulates cheese. The packaging is styled to resemble a fast-food burger box, enhancing the playful illusion.
To enjoy, consumers are advised to microwave the burger for 4–8 seconds to soften the bread, as it is frozen upon purchase.
The 100g ice cream burger is available individually at specialized retail locations, for NZD 7.99 (USD 4.56).
Twisted Healthy Treats Releases Salted Caramel Fudge and Milk Chocolate Pudding Protein Sticks! Australia
Twisted Healthy Treats has released a zero-added sugar ice cream stick that delivers a massive 12g of protein per stick! Made with 100% Aussie dairy, it’s gluten-free, creamy, and “crafted for maximum taste without compromise,” according to the brand. Mentioned to be the “world’s first,” it contains no added sugar and is entirely smothered in creamy milk chocolate. It’s available in two flavors:
Twisted ZERO added Sugar 12g Protein Stick (Salted Caramel Fudge)
Twisted ZERO added Sugar 12g Protein Stick (Milk Chocolate Pudding)
The new 115mL sticks are available in 4-packs for AUD 14.00 (USD 9.11). They can be found now at 1,000+ Woolworths Supermarkets nationwide.
Nestlé KitKat Matcha Ice Cream Debuts! Thailand
Nestlé is debuting a new Kit Kat Matcha Ice Cream, developed at its R&D center in Singapore. The product layers the brand’s signature wafer-ice cream base with a rich matcha coating that features crispy Kit Kat wafer pieces.
This release, which debuted in September, comes as part of Kit Kat’s 90-year innovation celebration. Additional details weren’t readily available at the time of publishing.
Little Moons Launches New Chocolate Fudge Mochi! United Kingdom
Little Moons has unveiled a decadent new addition to its mochi lineup: Chocolate Fudge Mochi. Each bite combines a rich milk chocolate center with ribbons of non-dairy chocolate fudge, all encased in the brand’s signature soft and chewy mochi dough. Vegan, gluten-free, and lacking artificial flavors or colors, this indulgent yet mindful treat delivers full flavor in a portion-controlled 70-calorie ball.
The new flavor launched exclusively at Tesco in early September, with wider UK distribution planned from October 2025. The 6x30g packs are priced at £5.00 (USD 6.40).
New Peanut Butter & Milk Chocolate Ice Cream Bites from Reese’s! United Kingdom
Nestlé has introduced a new frozen treat: Reese’s Peanut Butter & Milk Chocolate Ice Cream Bites! Each bite features creamy peanut butter-flavored ice cream complemented by Reese’s peanut butter sauce, all encased in a smooth milk chocolate-flavored coating. These indulgent mini treats are designed to offer the classic Reese’s combination of chocolate and peanut butter in a convenient, bite-sized format.
The 8x28mL packs cost €6.00 (USD 7.02) and are available at Tesco stores across the UK and Ireland and via Ocado Retail.
Aldi UK Releases Several New Products, Including New Specially Selected Flavors and Caramelised Biscuit Mochi! United Kingdom
Aldi UK is set to launch a variety of unique frozen desserts:
Gamberina Angel Hair Ice Cream, inspired by the viral Angel Hair chocolate trend. This ice cream features a blend of creamy white chocolate, pistachio swirls, pink cotton candy sauce, and freeze-dried raspberries, capturing the essence of the Turkish confection known as pişmaniye—a light, airy sweet resembling cotton candy. Priced at £3.99 (approximately USD $5.20) per 500ml tub.
Cake-Inspired Ice Cream Flavors:
Cherry Bakewell: Sweet almond and pastry-flavored ice cream with buttery pastry pieces. Priced at £2.49 (approximately USD 3.25) per 500ml tub.
Red Velvet: Vanilla sponge-flavored ice cream rippled with rich cocoa red velvet frosting and scattered with baked sponge pieces. Priced at £2.49 (approximately USD 3.25) per 500ml tub.
Birthday Cake: Vanilla sponge-flavored ice cream swirled with sweet marshmallow and raspberry sauces, studded with baked sponge pieces, and finished with a rainbow of sprinkles. Priced at £2.49 (approximately USD 3.25) per 500ml tub.
Lemon & Pistachio Ice Cream is a new flavor in the brand’s premium Specially Selected Ice Cream Tub range, combining tangy Sicilian lemon with smooth, nutty pistachio, and delicate roasted almonds. Priced at £2.39 (approximately USD 3.12) per 480ml tub.
Chocolate & Orange Ice Cream also joins the brand’s premium Specially Selected Ice Cream Tub range, offering creamy chocolate ice cream with sweet orange, swirled with dark chocolate. Priced at £2.39 (approximately USD 3.12) per 480ml tub.
Caramelised Biscuit Mochi Ice Cream: a soft, chewy rice dough exterior filled with a creamy caramel ice cream center. Priced at £3.49 (USD 4.55) for a 6x35mL pack.
Pistachio Mochi Ice Cream: Rice dough encases pistachio ice cream studded with caramelized pistachio pieces. Priced at £3.49 (USD 4.55) for a 6x35mL pack.
The releases are available now in stores nationwide.
Two New Flavors of Protein Pints: Cookies & Cream and Coffee! United States
Protein Pints has expanded its lineup with two new flavors, offering more choices to consumers seeking indulgent yet protein-rich frozen desserts:
Cookies & Cream combines creamy ice cream with crunchy cookie pieces, delivering a classic taste with a protein boost
Coffee offers a rich coffee ice cream experience, ideal for coffee enthusiasts seeking a high-protein treat
With 30g of protein per pint and 85% less sugar than regular ice cream, Protein Pints offers creamy, naturally sweetened treats that deliver all nine essential amino acids in just 120–160 calories per serving.
The new flavors are available nationwide in 16oz (473 mL) pints, priced at approximately USD $6.99.
Trader Joe’s Launches Maple Leaf Ice Cream Sandwiches! United States
Trader Joe’s introduces a new autumn treat with its Maple Leaf Ice Cream Sandwiches. These mini desserts feature creamy maple-flavored ice cream made with real maple syrup, sandwiched between two soft, maple leaf-shaped cookies—also crafted with real maple syrup.
Each sandwich is individually wrapped, making them convenient for on-the-go enjoyment. Kosher-certified and praised for their authentic maple flavor, the sandwiches are sold in 12.17 oz (360 mL) boxes of four for $3.99 USD each.
They’re available exclusively at Trader Joe’s stores nationwide for a limited time.
Yasso Launches Spoonable Frozen Greek Yogurt Pints! United States
Yasso, known for its frozen Greek yogurt innovations, has expanded its lineup with Spoonable Frozen Greek Yogurt pints.
Each 14-ounce pint delivers a creamy experience while offering up to 19 grams of protein and approximately 150 calories depending on the flavor. Crafted without artificial colors, flavors, or sugar alcohols, the line includes five flavors:
Mint Chocolate Chip
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
Fudge Brownie
Cookies 'n' Cream
Coffee Chocolate Chip
This launch marks Yasso’s entry into the pint category, offering a healthier, ice-cream-like treat. Pints are priced at approximately $5.99 USD each and are available exclusively at Target stores nationwide.
Three Flavors of Freeze Dried Minis from JonnyPops! United States
JonnyPops has introduced a delightful innovation with Freeze Dried Minis, bringing the taste and texture of ice cream to the shelf-stable aisle! The new treats are available in three flavors:
Mangos & Cream
Strawberry & Cream
Raspberry, Blueberry & Cream
The minis are crafted without artificial colors, flavors, or sugar alcohols. Each 10g pop contains 45 calories, 2g of total fat, and 7g of sugars, including 5g of added sugars.
They’re sold in 5x10g packages for USD 9.99 at major retailers nationwide, offering a new way to enjoy ice cream anytime, anywhere. Individual 10g packs are available for USD 3.50 each.
JonnyPops’ New Organic Unicorn TWIST Enchanted Fruit Punch! United States
JonnyPops introduces the Organic Unicorn Twist, a vibrant pop featuring a blend of organic fruit juices, including orange and sour cherry!
The 56g pops are naturally colored with spirulina and turmeric and contain no added fats or sodium. Made with purified water and organic stabilizers, the pops are a vegan-friendly choice free from artificial dyes. They’re sold in boxes of 6x1.12oz (33mL) pops for USD 6.99 at major retailers nationwide.
Want to be featured in our next dairy ice cream round-up? Email Andrea Montreuil from Innodelice with more details!
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