# Artisanal Holiday Ice Creams McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams Has New Dairy-Free Holiday Ice Creams By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2023-11-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairyfree-holiday-ice-creams References: [brandeating](https://www.brandeating.com/2023/11/ice-cream-maker-mcconnells-introduces-two-new-dairy-free-holiday-flavors-exclusively-at-whole-foods.html) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/Cz4Nw_sObzW/)  [McConnell’s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcconnells-fine-ice-creams) Fine Ice Creams is kicking off the 2023 holiday season with the launch of two exciting new dairy-free holiday ice creams. Available exclusively from [Whole Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/califia-farms-1), the two new dairy-free holiday ice creams are a delicious alternative to a lot of the cream-filled treats available this time of year. The first of the new desserts is the Peppermint Mocha & Brownie Bites flavor, which consists of peppermint-spiked mocha "ice cream,' which is swirled with chocolate ganache and stuffed with house-baked, gluten-free brownies. The other new holiday flavor is called [Gingerbread House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-cookie-ice-cream) and it consists of an oat milk-based "ice cream" swirled with Guittard dark chocolate and mixed with house-baked gingerbread cookies. In addition to being dairy-free, both of the new desserts are gluten-free, nut-free, and egg-free, making them a great option for families with various dietary preferences to satisfy. Image Credit: McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 19% - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Dairy-free Ice Creams:** The rise of dairy-free ice creams presents an opportunity for companies to cater to the growing demand for plant-based alternatives in the frozen dessert industry. - **Artisanal Holiday Treats:** Crafting unique holiday flavors like Peppermint Mocha & Brownie Bites and Gingerbread House allows ice cream brands to tap into the seasonal market and attract consumers looking for festive desserts. - **Gluten-free and Allergen-free Offerings:** Expanding product lines to include gluten-free, nut-free, and egg-free options appeals to a wider consumer base and provides an opportunity for brands to accommodate individuals with dietary restrictions or preferences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Frozen Dessert Industry:** Innovating within the frozen dessert industry with dairy-free alternatives and unique holiday flavors allows companies to differentiate themselves and capture a larger market share. - **Plant-based Food Industry:** The growth of dairy-free ice creams highlights the opportunity for companies in the plant-based food industry to develop and market a wider range of plant-based frozen desserts to meet consumer demand. - **Specialty Diets Industry:** The availability of gluten-free, nut-free, and egg-free holiday ice creams caters to the needs of individuals following specialty diets, presenting an opportunity for companies in the specialty diets industry to expand their product offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minty Vegan Frozen Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nadamoo-peppermint-bark.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Seasonal Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nadamoo-peppermint-bark-ice-cream.md) - [Upcycled Holiday Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salt-straws-holiday-series.md) - [Seasonally Sweet Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-ice-cream-series.md) - [Seasonal Artisanal Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tillamook-holiday-ice-creams.md) - [Festive Ice Cream Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festive-ice-cream-bites.md) - [Candy-Studded Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcconnells-x-sees.md) - [Chocolatier-Approved Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcconnells-fine-ice-creams-sees-candies.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Frozen Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-dairy-free-decadence-series.md)