# Posh Private Label Desserts Gelson’s Artisan Ice Cream Comes in Several Artisan Flavors By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2023-05-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelsons-artisan-ice-cream References: [storebrands](https://storebrands.com/gelsons-launches-first-private-brand-ice-cream-collection) & [gelsons](https://www.gelsons.com)  The [Gelson’s Artisan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artisanal-cheese-boxes) Ice Cream is arriving at the Southern California-based specialty retailer as part of its private label product range expansion. The products include a variety of decadent, [artisan-inspired flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tillamook-ice-cream) like Butter Brickle, Burgundy Cherry, Double Dutch, Chocolate Mint Flake, Mocha Almond Fudge, Vanilla Bean and Mocha Almond Fudge. Each of the ice cream flavors are launching in 16-ounce pints with shoppers able to pick them up at their nearest locations for $8.99 each. The products are reported to be produced in small batches by a local California ice cream manufacturer that's family owned. VP of [Center Store](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelsons-epicure-coffee-series) Rich Gillmore commented on the Gelson’s Artisan Ice Cream saying, "Having come up through the ranks of dairy and frozen foods at Gelson’s, I have a keen interest in ice cream and recognize the value of a private label line for our customers. We are excited to introduce Gelson’s Ice Cream as we begin our California summer.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 15% - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Artisan Dessert Products:** The popularity of artisan-inspired dessert flavors presents an opportunity for retailers to expand their private label product range and differentiate themselves in the market. - **Local Sourcing and Production:** The trend towards locally sourced and produced food products creates opportunities for small, family-owned California manufacturers to partner with retailers to produce unique and high-quality private label products. - **Premium Private Label Products:** The success of premium private label products like Gelson’s Artisan Ice Cream highlights the potential for retailers to capture a share of the growing market for high-quality, unique, and personalized food products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Retail Grocery:** Grocery retailers can leverage the trend towards artisan-inspired dessert flavors to expand their private label product range and differentiate their offerings from competitors. - **Food Manufacturing:** Small, family-owned California food manufacturers can partner with retailers to produce unique and high-quality private label products, leveraging the trend towards local and artisanal products. - **Premium Food Products:** The success of premium private label products like Gelson’s Artisan Ice Cream highlights the potential for retailers and manufacturers to capitalize on the growing market for high-quality, unique, and personalized food products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [D2C Artisanal Cheese Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artisanal-cheese-boxes.md) - [Artisanal Retailer-Exclusive Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/van-leeuwen-ice-cream-flavors.md) - [Chocolatier-Approved Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcconnells-fine-ice-creams-sees-candies.md) - [Super-Premium Chocolate Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-chocolate-ice-cream.md) - [Artisan Chocolatier Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salt-straw-chocolatiers-series.md) - [Low-Cost Artisan Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesco-finest-ice-creams.md) - [Everyday Indulgence Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/publix-ice-creams.md) - [Super Premium Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/straus-family-creamery-ice-creams.md) - [Free-From Ice Cream Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weis-by-nature.md)