Dessert Holdings Returns to IDDBA
Dessert Holdings, North America’s leading premium dessert company, is excited to make a major return to the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association show in New Orleans June 1-3. At the industry-exclusive event, Dessert Holdings will showcase its dynamic range of premium desserts, including an innovative new suite of artisanal products.
Known for its use of clean ingredients, scratch-made recipes, and thaw and serve format, the company encompasses six premium brands: Steven Charles, The Original Cakerie, Lawler’s Foods, Dianne’s Fine Desserts, Atlanta Cheesecake Company and Kenny’s Great Pies. Dessert Holdings operates nine highly automated, geographically diverse manufacturing facilities across North America.
“Over the last decade, Dessert Holdings has become the largest and fastest growing premium dessert platform in the U.S., and we have positioned ourselves as a ‘one-stop shop’ for retail and foodservice customers,” said Paul Lapadat, Chief Executive Officer. “Our intentional presence at IDDBA allows us to showcase our brands and our expanded innovative product portfolio of premium desserts.”
The Dessert Holdings’ booth (#4625) at IDDBA invites customers to experience the Dessert Holdings “Bakery”, featuring a central culinary island with premium dessert sampling and opportunities to meet Dessert Holdings expert pastry chefs. New product offerings to be unveiled at the show will include Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake and Mango Passion Fruit Cheesecake from the Dianne’s brand, as well as distinctive multi-layer bar cakes from The Original Cakerie, including a Mixed Berry Custard, Chantilly Cake, and Key Lime Cake, along with several other exciting individual desserts.
“We continue to broaden our portfolio of premium desserts made with real ingredients that also cater to consumer demands including portion control, snacking, and gluten-free,” said Susanne Ross, SVP, Culinary | Research & Development.
The company will also showcase a refreshed company logo featuring a new whisk-infused letter “D” standing tall within the new brand identity, signaling a tribute to the company’s pastry-chef-led culinary heritage, and a nod to the layers in its signature Strawberry Shortcake product that helped establish the premium multi-layer bar cake category. The updated brand, featuring new stylized typography and a rich color palette, reflects the same freshness and innovation that defines Dessert Holdings’ products. The updated brand elements will be integrated across the company’s website, social channels, and tradeshow booth.
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Baskin-Robbins Berry Sweet on May & Moms
With spring in full bloom, Baskin-Robbins is scooping up something extra special to celebrate. In May, guests can dive into a berrylicious lineup of new and returning favorites: the Flavor of the Month, Strawberry Tres Leches; the tropical Lava Colada beverage; and the Perfect Peony and Strawberries ‘n Cream Cakes—just in time for Mother’s Day.
Available for a limited time, Strawberry Tres Leches is a luscious tribute to the popular Latin American cake that’ll send everyone into a strawberry daydream. This decadent dessert-in-a-scoop is the perfect way to celebrate National Strawberry Month and features Tres Leches Ice Cream blended with juicy strawberry pieces, fluffy white cake chunks, and swirls of strawberry goodness. Embark on your sweet strawberry daydream and try Strawberry Tres Leches before it floats away.
The warmer air is calling for one thing: frozen beverages galore! This spring, guests can transport themselves to island time with the latest addition to Baskin-Robbins’ beverage lineup. A refreshing twist on the tropical Lava Flow, the new Lava Colada is a dreamy blend of piña colada flavors and the fruity tang of delicious strawberries. It’s a creamy mocktail of summer fruits, minus the rum. Trying it for the first time? From May 1-31, Baskin-Robbins Rewards members can enjoy a medium Lava Colada for $4 – all day, every day.
“Our new Strawberry Tres Leches ice cream and Lava Colada beverage are a refreshing way to embrace the flavors of spring,” said Nicole Boutwell, vice president of marketing & culinary at Baskin-Robbins. “Whether you’re taking a moment for yourself with a fruity scoop or planning a heartfelt celebration with one of our Mother’s Day cakes, we hope these seasonal treats add a little extra joy to your springtime traditions.”
To make Mother’s Day feel extra special, celebrate with two stunning ice cream cakes made just for her. The Perfect Peony Cake now features even more vibrant peony designs and elegant icing rosettes to make her day unforgettable. The Strawberries ‘n Cream Cake is elegantly topped with real strawberries and finished with a strawberry-whipped frosting, making it a sweet classic perfect for spring. Each cake is made to share and is fully customizable with Mom’s favorite ice cream and cake flavors, plus a heartfelt message. Baskin-Robbins Rewards™ members can also unlock $5 off a cake purchase of $35 or more* throughout the month.
To learn more about Baskin-Robbins’ premium ice cream flavors, beverages and frozen desserts, visit www.BaskinRobbins.com, download the BR App, and follow along on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and Facebook.
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Perry’s Ice Cream Celebrates Holiday With 2 Festive Flavors
Perry’s Ice Cream Company, Inc., renowned for its high-quality, small-batch ice cream, is excited to introduce two new festive flavors just in time for the holiday season.
- Iced Gingerbread (1.5 quarts): This delightful flavor combines gingerbread and royal icing ice cream with sugar cookie dough pieces. The blend of sweet icing and warm gingerbread spices evokes cozy winter vibes, making it a must-try during the holidays.
- Sugar Cookie Bars (2.5 oz. each, 6 to a box): Sugar cookies are most popular during the holiday season. These tree-shaped holiday treats feature classic sugar cookie ice cream swirled with green frosting. The sweet, comforting flavor is perfect for those who love the nostalgic taste of homemade sugar cookies.
These new offerings join Perry’s iconic holiday classics, Peppermint Stick and White Christmas ice cream, expanding the festive flavor lineup to four varieties—ensuring your holiday treats are devoured faster than the fruit cake!!
Holiday flavors will be available at various retailers across New York, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, including Dash’s Market, Shurfine, Tops Markets, and Wegmans Food MarketsAdditionally, Perry’s limited-edition seasonal flavors can be ordered online for shipping across the Continental United States.
Pricing:
- Iced Gingerbread: $6.99 for 1.5 quarts
- Sugar Cookie Bars: $6.99 for a 6-pack
To learn more about Perry’s Ice Cream or to shop online, visit PerrysIceCream.com.
Perry’s Ice Cream is a beloved Great Lakes regional brand and Upstate New York’s #1 ice cream choice. With over 100 years of experience, the fourth-generation, family-owned business crafts its ice cream using fresh, local, high-quality milk and cream, slow-cooking it for an exceptionally creamy texture and taste.
Perry’s is the 23rd largest ice cream brand in the U.S., with products available in New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. The company employs a three-pillar strategy focusing on traditional manufacturing, an extensive distribution system covering over 100,000 square miles, and a global contract manufacturing segment serving over 35 countries.
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