The Milky Way Ice Cream has been announced by Mars Chocolate Drinks and Treats as a frozen dessert perfect for consumers in the UK to try out this season as the temperature rises. The treat starts off with a vanilla ice cream that has been whipped with chocolate sauce swirls to perfectly mimic the flavor of Milky Way bars, but in a frozen format. The product comes in at 90-calories per serving to make it easy for consumers to portion out as a dessert, while also making it HFSS-compliant.
General Manager Michelle Frost commented on the Milky Way Ice Cream saying, "Introducing Milky Way Ice Cream Tub to our ice cream portfolio not only offers consumers the trusted taste of one of our most iconic brands, but also provides a lower calorie alternative for those seeking a lighter ice cream treat."
Whipped Candy Ice Creams
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Trend Themes
1. Whipped-candy-flavored Ice Creams - Brands can experiment with different candy flavors to create new frozen dessert offerings for consumers.
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Industry Implications
1. Ice Cream Industry - The ice cream industry can capitalize on the trend of whipped candy-flavored ice creams by offering new and innovative flavor combinations.
2. Confectionery Industry - The confectionery industry can collaborate with ice cream brands to license their popular candy flavors for use in frozen desserts.
3. Health Food Industry - The health food industry can work with ice cream brands to create more health-conscious and lower calorie dessert options for consumers.