Albertsons Companies, Boise, Idaho, said it added 13 ice cream aisle items to its private label lineup, with something for every palate and occasion.

Halo Top Creamery, a brand of Wells Enterprises Inc., Le Mars, Iowa, said it released its first-ever exclusively Canadian pint collection with the launch of Butter Tart, Maple Pecan and Chocolate Honeycomb flavors.

In collaboration with Disney, Victoria, British Columbia-based DeeBee’s Organics said it introduced organic ice wands with packaging featuring Anna, Elsa and Olaf from Frozen 2.

Arctic Zero, San Diego, said it introduced two new nondairy frozen dessert flavors: Classic Vanilla and Pistachio.

Yasso Frozen Greek Yogurt debuts Dipped Greek yogurt bars; My/Mo Mochi Ice Cream adds single-serve mochi balls; Unilever introduces Klondike Donut bars.

Enlightened, a brand of New York-based Beyond Better Foods LLC, said it introduced Fruit Infusions, which are functional frozen fruit bars infused with adaptogens.

Oceanside, Calif.-based Pro Rich Nutrition LLC said it crafted an innovative sports nutrition product using time-honored traditions of ice cream making but with added nutrition.

Talenti Gelato & Sorbetto, part of Englewood Cliffs, N.J.-based Unilever USA, said it released four new Talenti Gelato Layers flavors.

Understanding and managing the shelf life of ice cream and related products is difficult enough. Maximizing (i.e., extending) the shelf life is the study of a lifetime.

Sucrose (i.e., sugar) remains the "gold standard" among all sweeteners. However, when considering novel applications, including approaches to cost reduction, reducing "total sugars" or reducing calories, alternatives to sucrose may be more appropriate.