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Co-Branded Soft Serve Treats

Carvel's New Ice Cream Line-Up is Made with Ghirardelli Chocolate

— June 2, 2016 — Lifestyle
To celebrate the start of summer, Carvel has introduced a new line-up of ice cream treats made with Ghirardelli chocolate. The partnership between the two brands gives consumers a new way to enjoy their favorite brand of chocolate in the form of a delicious warm-weather treat.

The new Carvel line-up includes chocolate soft serve and hand-scooped ice cream, both of which are made with Ghirardelli chocolate. In addition to ice cream, the chain is also offering a Ghirardelli Shake, an ice cream sandwich called the Flying Saucer and a layered chocolate dessert dubbed the Sundae Dasher. Each of the new treats gives consumers a gourmet option when it comes to indulging in chocolatey ice cream desserts.

The co-branded ice cream line-up demonstrates how brands can work together to reinvigorate beloved food products such as soft serve ice cream.
Trend Themes
1. Co-branded Food Products - Opportunity for brands to collaborate and create unique food product lines.
2. Gourmet Ice Cream - Opportunity to elevate traditional ice cream products by using high-quality ingredients and creating unique flavor combinations.
3. Indulgent Desserts - Opportunity to cater to consumers' desires for delicious, high-end desserts that offer a unique experience.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - The food and beverage industry can explore new collaborations and product lines to appeal to consumers' taste preferences and differentiate from competitors.
2. Hospitality - The hospitality industry can incorporate co-branded food products into hotel and restaurant menus to enhance guest experience and stay competitive.
3. Retail - The retail industry can collaborate with food brands to offer exclusive product lines and drive foot traffic to stores.
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