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Salinas, Calif-based Naturipe, a global producer of nutritious berries for more than 100 years, says it is launching new berry parfaits featuring Chobani yogurt and Naturipe fresh berries — with thoughtful packaging designed for consumers on-the-go.

Bubbies Homemade Ice Cream and Desserts Inc., Aiea, Hawaii, says it debuted three new nondairy mochi flavors in six-pack retail boxes.

The dairy packaging sector is becoming an increasingly active center of innovation. Growing shopper interest in sustainability, along with changing eating habits, is resulting in the steady development of more eco-friendly designs and packaging in a wider array of shapes and sizes.

When we last covered sales within the retail ice cream/sherbet category (in our January 2021 issue), the segment was enjoying double-digit growth in both dollars and units. Eight months later — with stay-at-home dictates over and many consumers no longer indulging in as many comfort foods — retail ice cream/sherbet sales are not soaring quite as high.

Cello, a brand of Schuman Cheese, Fairfield, N.J., unveiled two additions to its portfolio of cheese flights: Cello Breeze and Cello Sunrise.

Boise, Idaho-based Killer Creamery says it debuted Killer Sammies, first-of-their-kind zero-sugar ice cream sandwiches in the novelty category.

Pack Expo Las Vegas (along with Healthcare Packaging Expo) will make its live return Sept. 27-29 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Modesto, Calif.-based Crystal Creamery says the newest addition to its ice cream lineup, Birthday Cake, boasts a cake batter ice cream base with cake pieces and rainbow sprinkles throughout — a tribute to the company’s 120th year in business.