Typically, the most popular type of green ice cream that is available to consumers is mint chip but Van Leeuwen is introducing a special Vegan Green Planet matcha ice cream just in time for Earth Month.
In collaboration with MatchaBar, Van Leeuwen is releasing what it calls "an inside-out take on our Vegan Planet Earth featuring vegan matcha ice cream." The ice cream itself is made with a base of raw cashew milk, coconut cream, raw organic coconut oil, pure cocoa butter and organic cane sugar, plus MatchaBar’s ceremonial-grade matcha green tea and pieces of housemade blue spirulina almond cake.
As part of its spring menu, Van Leeuwen is also introducing a few other new flavors, including another vegan-friendly option in the form of its gluten-free Vegan PB&J Bon Bon.
Earth-Inspired Ice Creams
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Trend Themes
1. Vegan Ice Cream - The trend of vegan ice cream opens up opportunities to create innovative flavors and textures using plant-based ingredients.
2. Earth-inspired Desserts - Creating desserts that are inspired by nature can attract environmentally conscious consumers and provide unique flavor experiences.
3. Collaboration in Food Industry - Partnerships between different food brands can result in exciting and unexpected flavor combinations that appeal to adventurous eaters.
Industry Implications
1. Dairy-free Alternatives - The dairy-free industry can explore new ways to create creamy and rich ice cream flavors using ingredients like cashew milk and coconut cream.
2. Matcha and Green Tea - The matcha and green tea industry can expand its product offerings by collaborating with ice cream brands to create unique matcha-flavored treats.
3. Gluten-free Desserts - The gluten-free industry can develop more innovative dessert options, like the Vegan PB&J Bon Bon, that cater to individuals with dietary restrictions.