Ice cream is a hugely popular sweet treat around the world. What used to be a cone-based
treat that was only available in the summer months is now available every day, all year
round. Today, consumers can choose where they eat their ice cream, how they eat it, and
even if they have specific dietary or nutritional requirements, there is a frozen treat for
everyone. Among ice-cream producers, there are some shining stars. So grab a spoon and
let’s check in on the Top 10 Ice Cream Brands Everyone Loves.
Ben and Jerry’s
Ben and Jerry’s started in 1978 with one shop in Vermont. Today they are owned by Unilever
and produce a myriad of delicious ice creams in numerous flavors. They are committed to
fair trade and support local producers. They have diversified into dairy-free ice cream
and low-fat ice cream. They pride themselves on the quality of their ingredients, eschewing
genetically modified components. Although they are constantly adding new flavors to
their range, some are stalwarts that have been firm favorites of their customers for
over twenty years. These include Peanut Butter Cup, Chunky Monkey, Chocolate Chip Cookie
Dough and Cherry Garcia, whose flavor was suggested by fan Jane Williamson to honor
famous guitarist of the Grateful Dead, Jerry Garcia. Their ice creams are deliciously creamy
and often combine a variety of flavors in one pint. They have big chunks of chocolate,
fudge or fruit, but for those who prefer something smoother, there is an ice cream for them,
too. The smoother ice creams include swirls of caramel, peanut butter, and fruit, to name
but a few. They produce a Greek yogurt-based dessert, ice cream pints, and quarts, and
slices of ice cream encased in chocolate. The best thing about Ben and Jerry’s is
the taste: it is the creamiest, most indulgent of ice creams, incorporating all our favorite
treats in one tub.
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Haagen-Dazs
Haagen-Dazs ice cream starts with sugar, cream, eggs, and milk. After that, the possibilities
are endless. The company started in 1961 with the aim of giving customers a taste of luxury
in every spoonful of ice cream. They wanted to be the best ice cream producer in the world
and to ensure this aim was achieved, they only use the very best, quality ingredients. Reuben
and Rose Mattus, founders of Haagen-Dazs, wanted to produce an ice cream that was sophisticated
enough to appeal to adults and started with chocolate, vanilla, and coffee flavors. Today
the company produces nearly 50 flavors of perfectly created ice cream. They do not skimp
on quality, it took six years for them to perfect their ideal strawberry flavor ice
cream! The ice cream is certainly indulgent and silky smooth. Flavors include Dulce de
Leche, Cookies and Cream, and Chocolate Salted Caramel, as well as a variety of fruit-based
flavors, such as Blueberries and Cream and Strawberry Cheesecake. They also offer non-dairy
varieties. They sell their ice cream in pint tubs and mini tubs and have a delicious range
of ice creams on a stick, all covered in thick, smooth chocolate. These include a Vanilla
Caramel Almond stick bar and a Mango and Raspberry stick bar.
Breyers
William A. Breyer started making ice cream in 1866, using only the finest ingredients.
After making ice cream from home, it took thirty years for the ice cream to be made
in a factory. From humble beginnings, the company was making one million gallons of
ice cream by 1918, and today it is owned by Unilever and produces a multitude of flavors
and varieties. Flavors include Vanilla Cupcake and Butter Pecan and their traditional Vanilla
flavor comes in a lactose-free version, a CarbSmart version, and a vanilla ice cream
that is fat-free. They also combine their ice cream with Oreo cookies, Reese’s and
Snickers candy bars, and have a range of gelato-style ice creams for a little Italian indulgence.
Their products are all made from natural sources and they partner with American farmers to
supply their ingredients. They are certified by the Rainforest Alliance for their vanilla
and fruit components. Their products are free from genetically modified ingredients and
are available in gluten and lactose-free varieties. This company is constantly coming up with new ideas
to delight their customers.
Bluebell
The Bluebell Creamery started out in Texas in 1907. They made butter as well as ice cream
until 1958 and named their company after Texas’ native flower. Today they distribute to stores
all over America and ensure that each product is handled by a Bluebell employee so that
every store receives the freshest Bluebell experience possible. Visitors can watch the
ice cream making process by visiting the creamery in Texas to see the magic in action. Popular
Bluebell flavors are available all year round, but they are releasing new delights all the
time. Perennial favorites include Dutch Chocolate, and Cookies and Cream, while new and rotational
flavors include Key Lime Mango Tart and Spiced Pumpkin Pecan. All tubs are embellished with
silhouettes of the cows that provide the rich cream and milk that form the basis of their
products. Bluebell also manufactures a sugar-free ice cream and a light variety for those who
like to indulge with fewer calories. They also make sherbets in fruity flavors like
lime, orange, and pineapple. Aside from the large tubs, the ice cream is available in
single-serve tubs, and a fudge bar on a stick has only 110 calories.
Baskin-Robbins
Baskin-Robbins started in 1945 in Massachusetts with ice cream shops selling a wide variety
of flavors. Today they sell ice cream in 50 countries and have over 7,500 shops. The original
slogan for Baskin-Robbins advertised 31 flavors of ice cream, with the idea that customers
could have a different flavor for every day of the month. Today they have added more than
1,000 flavors of ice cream since 1945. They still sell single scoop ice creams, but also
offer their ice cream in tubs to take home. They make ice cream cakes as well, all filled
with their delicious, creamy ice cream. It would take way longer than we have to describe
the extent of the flavor options that Baskin-Robbins offers, but some classic favorites include
Pralines and Cream and Very Berry Strawberry. Some of the original flavors include Chocolate
Chip and Rocky Road. They offer seasonal flavors such as Baseball Nut and America’s
Birthday Cake, and regional varieties on offer include Mississippi Mud and Creole Cream Cheese.
Within their shops, customers can indulge in ice cream treats such as sundaes, a choice
of cones, toppings, and sauces. The possibilities are endless, as are the combinations of flavors.
Dairy Queen
Dairy Queen began in 1940 in Illinois as a soft serve ice cream servery. Today they offer
a variety of fast food snacks as well as their famous ice cream and ice cream cakes. The
majority of their stores are in the United States, but they have over 6,500 stores worldwide
in more than 25 countries. They are famous for the ever-popular Blizzard ice cream treat,
which combines their delicious soft serve vanilla ice cream with chunks of chocolate,
cookies or candy and more than 100 million have been sold since its launch in 1985. The
Blizzard can be held upside down and stay solid, and customers can ask that employees
demonstrate this promise on request. The same guarantee comes with the thick milkshakes.
Blizzards are available in many flavors including Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and Oreo Cookies,
and seasonal flavors include pumpkin pie and cotton candy. Salted Caramel Blizzard was
introduced to celebrate Dairy Queen’s 75th anniversary. Promotional flavors include Snickerdoodle
Cookie Dough, which incorporates cinnamon sugar. Dairy Queen also offers cones in vanilla
or chocolate dipped varieties. They sell sundaes with hot fudge, strawberry and pineapple flavors,
and even more options than that. Their Royal Treats include a banana split and a Peanut
Buster Parfait. For those that don’t want to use a spoon for their ice cream treat,
they can choose from a Dilly Bar, a Dairy Queen Sandwich or a Buster Bar. For frozen
drinks, there are a variety of milkshakes, all available with malt and whipped cream.
Walls
Walls makes some of the most delicious and well-known brands of ice cream, mostly available
in the UK and Europe. They produce a luxury brand called Carte D’Or, which is a creamy
gelato inspired ice cream, made with fine ingredients, such as fresh vanilla and dark
chocolate. Walls also makes Cornetto, which is a waffle cone single serve ice cream that
can be bought in chillers and includes flavors such as mint chocolate and are available in
gluten-free cones containing ice cream made with soy. Their indulgent dessert on a stick,
the Magnum, is like a chocolate bar with an ice cream center. The classic Magnum is made
from white chocolate, Belgian Milk chocolate, and dark chocolate, but there are many versions
of the treat, including almond praline and a vegan version. Other Walls ice cream treats
include the Solero, a delicate mix of ice cream swirled with pureed fruit and coated
in frozen juice. At around 100 calories, they are the perfect ice cream for those who are
watching their weight. The Viennetta is a family sized dessert made from layers of sculpted
chocolate and ice cream with a unique crunch in each bite. Walls began making ice cream
in 1922, aiming to make American style ice cream for the world to enjoy. They used bicycles
with freezers attached to them to sell the ice cream in the streets, a tradition that
has been revived in some cities today.
Cold Stone Creamery
Cold Stone Creamery has been making ice cream for over twenty-five years and offers customers
the chance to have their own custom-made ice cream on a granite cold stone, all in front
of their eyes. They make their ice cream fresh in-store and offer many variations to accommodate
allergies and food preferences. Customers can choose their own sundae, combining ice
cream with toppings and sauces, and Creamery staff combine the ingredients on the granite
cold stone to order. Favorite sundaes include Birthday Cake Remix and Strawberry Blonde.
For children, there’s Beary Beary Blue or Delicious Dirt. There are limitless concoctions
to be designed with the Create Your Own ice creams. First, customers choose a flavor of
ice cream, such as Sweet Cream or Cheesecake, then select your own candy, fruit, nuts or
mix-ins to customize a unique ice cream sensation. Mix-ins can be anything from a banana to yellow
cake and caramel. Seasonal ice cream flavors include Eggnog and Candy Cane. Of course,
if you prefer to take your ice cream home, Cold Stone Creamery offers pre-packed ice
cream. Choose from Founder’s Favorites, Cake Batter Batter Batter or Oreo Overload,
and for special occasions, you can buy a party pack and create your own ice cream sensations
at home.
Nestle
Global giant Nestle owns several ice cream brands, sold under different names, including
its own. Some well known Nestle ice cream products include Extreme, Drumstick and Maxibon
- and Skinny Cow for the more health conscious. Nestle is also environmentally conscious and
works to reduce food waste and packaging waste across all its ranges as well as working to
reduce carbon emissions in its transportation. Nestle ice cream products include pre-packed ice
cream treats that are sold in stores worldwide in single serve and multipack versions. Their
Extreme range is an ice cream in a cone that can be bought anytime, anywhere. The Movenpick
brand offers Swiss perfection and natural ingredients in a gourmet ice cream. Nestle
Temptations is a range of ice cream that suggests sophistication within its flavors. Consumers
can choose Tickle Me Vanilla or Rocky Road Extreme, amongst others. The La Laitiere range
is a gelato inspired soft ice cream offered in indulgent flavors. It marries well with
the La Cremeria ice cream sticks which come in Almond, Chocolate and Pecan varieties.
Suffice to say, that whatever your ice cream or frozen yogurt desires may be, the enormous
selection that Nestle offers has something for everyone.
Turkey Hill
The seeds of Turkey Hill were sewn during the Great Depression when dairy farmer, Armor
Frey sold extra milk to his neighbors. The dairy thrived, and by 1980, the company diversified
into ice cream production. They sold to local stores in Philadelphia and expanded the range
to include light ice cream and frozen yogurt. It is a low profile ‘shy’ company, which
believes in giving customers an excellent product more than shouting about it. Turkey
Hill started out making strawberry ice cream, and today offers a variety of ranges including
all-natural ice cream, premium ice cream, light ice cream and Stuffed Ice Cream. There
are also Frozen Dairy Desserts, Frozen Yogurt and Sherbet. Stores sell a selection of classic
flavors and offer limited edition flavors, made in small batches, such as Eggnog and
Caramel Hot Chocolate. Turkey Hill has also come up with an ice cream variety that incorporates
a whole box of Gertrude Hawk chocolates within it! One gorgeous feature about Turkey Hill
is that they offer customers the chance to submit their own flavor of ice cream on the
website. They will consider any suggestions, so if you have a great idea for a flavor,
you might soon see it in the Turkey Hill range.
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