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Bompas & Parr , a food design studio has invented a non-melting ice cream pop

Although it will eventually melt, the ice pop is capable of staying intact for an hour in 75 F degree heat.

According to the London-based studio, these long-lasting pops were designed for a better ice pop eating experience and to combat the heat of global warming.  Now that something to think about!

A delicious new dairy-free ice cream brand has hit the market today; after the company sells out its  stock, it will no longer be available, according to the company owners.

The goal for Perfect Day and the goal of this publicity generating launch isn’t to become the next Halo Top — its aims are much greater than that. This product is meant to highlight the company’s product: a “dairy” protein created from microflora. Perfect Day wants to be the supplier of this protein to the food and ice cream industry.

See story here

Facebook user, “Dapper Don” uploaded a video of him licking a tub of Blue  Bell’s homemade vanilla flavor at another Walmart.  Since then, the prankster has been identified as D’Adrien Anderson.

Originally, charges were not filed, but since then the young man has been booked under the charge of criminal mischief.  See video and story here.

According to People Magazine, Tyra Banks, the supermodel is trying to trademark the term “Smize Cream” (or, “smile with your eyes”) a term she coined when she was host of the the realoty series America’s Next Top Model.  Now, it appears she is wanting to launch a new ice cream line with the same name.  We will keep an eye on her progress and let you know when she does an all out launch of this ice cream line.

According to Business Insider South Africa, Gelato style Ice cream made using insects is a new trend that is emerging in South Africa.  According to the article, the company, Gourmet Grubb has just introduced the ice cream with an ingredient called Entomilk, “the original insect milk” which the website states that It is a dairy alternative made from insects. which is rich and creamy and it is a perfect ingredient for gourmet ice cream and is sustainable food source, which is also environmentally friendly.  The ingredient is based on Black Soldier Fly Larvae. It goes on to say that these larvae can be farmed at large scale in city environments, and require very little food or space compared to livestock.

In the quest for ways differentiate themselves, a gelato maker in New York City;  Gelarto, is making gelato that looks like sushi.   See video here

Now you can get Spaghetti Ice Cream in San Antonio at Paciugo’s Gelato.  Paciugo’s is a gelato franchisor in the DFW, Texas area and has a franchise in San Antonio who serves a very nice rendition of Spaghetti Ice Cream, complete with ladyfingers for the breadsticks and Ferrero Roche candies as the meatballs.  Photo courtesy of Ashan C review on Yelp

In this People magazine article, you can learn how to make your own Spaghetti Ice Cream sundae using a plastic bag.  This treat is available in NYC at the Dolce Gelateria.