# Limited-Edition Lactose-Free Ice Creams LACTAID Cherry Fudge Chip Ice Cream is Arriving for Summer By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2026-05-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cherry-fudge-chip-ice-cream References: [dairyfoods](https://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/99083-lactaid-launches-cherry-fudge-chip-ice-cream) & [lactaid](https://www.lactaid.com/products)  The [LACTAID](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanut-butter-ice-cream) [Cherry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hagendazs-dark-cherry-truffle-collection) Fudge Chip Ice Cream has been added to the brand's frozen treat range as a limited-edition product perfect for consumers to try out this summer without having to worry about dairy-related discomfort. The ice cream is made with 100% real milk and cream to achieve an indulgent taste and texture, but doesn't have any of the associated lactose to work well for consumers with a [lactose intolerance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lactosefree-cream-cheese). The treat boasts a cherry-flavored ice cream base with swirls of dark cherry alongside chunks of fudge to achieve a sweet, rich and complementary taste profile. The LACTAID Cherry Fudge Chip Ice Cream is arriving at a variety of retailers in the US in quart tubs for $5.49. Image Credit: LACTAID ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 74% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Premium Lactose-free Indulgence:** A market niche where indulgent, cream-forward ice creams are delivered without lactose, appealing to consumers seeking premium sensory experiences. - **Limited-edition Seasonal Releases:** Limited-run flavors that drive trial and urgency through seasonal timing and collectible appeal among brand-loyal shoppers. - **Real-dairy Texture Without Lactose:** Formulations that retain full dairy mouthfeel and freeze-thaw stability while enzymatically removing lactose for sensitive consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Dairy Alternatives:** Segment expanding beyond plant bases to include lactose-hydrolyzed real-dairy offerings that bridge taste expectations and digestive tolerance. - **Retail Grocery:** Shelf strategies favoring seasonal quart formats and price points that encourage impulse upgrades among mainstream shoppers. - **Food Manufacturing & R and D:** Process innovation opportunities in enzymatic treatment and flavor encapsulation to maintain texture and prevent syneresis in lactose-removed ice cream. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Snack Cake-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-debbie-ice-cream-bars.md) - [Stout-Flavored Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lovely-day-for-a-guinness-ice-cream.md) - [Dairy-Based Lactose-Free Creamers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lactosefree-creamer.md) - [Breast Milk Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frida.md) - [Mindful Indulgence Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lec-ice-cream.md) - [All-Season Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hudsonville-ice-cream-products.md) - [Everyday Indulgence Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/publix-ice-creams.md) - [Indulgent Lactose-Free Frozen Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanut-butter-ice-cream.md) - [Biscuit-Flavored Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcvities-ice-cream.md)