O’My Dairy Free Gelato, Richmond, Va., said it expanded its distribution across the United States and introduced a new dairy-free frozen dessert flavor: Strawberry.
As U.S. consumers gravitate toward better-for-you choices, indulgent categories such as frozen desserts are losing some steam. According to data from IRI, a Chicago-based research firm, in the 52-week period ending June 16, 2019, dollar sales in the frozen desserts/toppings category fell 2.8% to $663.2 million.
Small indulgences, over-the-top decadence and dairy alternatives will help satisfy the diverse needs of today's refrigerated and frozen dessert consumers
Ice cream is big business in the United States. According to the Washington, D.C.-based International Dairy Foods Association, it is an $11 billion industry that supports 26,000 direct jobs and generates $1.6 billion in direct wages.