MidOcean Partners, a New York-based middle-market private equity firm focused on the consumer and business services sectors, said it acquired Casper’s Ice Cream (Casper’s), a Richmond, Utah-based manufacturer and supplier of branded and co-packed frozen novelty products sold in grocery and mass retail outlets throughout the United States.

Hood, the dairy brand of Lynnfield, Mass.-based HP Hood LLC, said it teamed up with the well-known Boston based brand Wahlburgers to celebrate National Ice Cream Month and Ice Cream Sandwich Day this summer.

Häagen-Dazs, an ice cream brand of Oakland, Calif.-based Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream Inc., with the help of multi-hyphenate creator, Lena Waithe, announced a $1.5 million commitment over the next three years to uplift a new generation of diverse tastemakers and creators.

Victory Sports Global Outreach, a Clarence, N.Y.-based 501(c)3 nonprofit, will visit youth programs and food banks in late November to give away several items of sports and play equipment to 1,000 children, with the backing of Akron, N.Y.-based Perry’s Ice Cream and the Buffalo Sabres Foundation.

High Road Craft Brands, Marietta, Ga., said it finalized the acquisition of the former Three Twins plant in Sheboygan, Wis.

Crave Better Foods LLC, the maker of Chipwich ice cream cookie sandwiches, announced the merger of the Solero organic fruit bar business from Iris Brands LLC, Minneapolis, into its operations.

My/Mo Mochi Ice Cream, Los Angeles, announced a giveaway of “other-worldly mochi proportions.”

On Aug. 3, the Cleveland Indians announced a new partnership with Perry’s Ice Cream Company Inc., Akron, N.Y.

Having a “Nick name” has never been sweeter. As part of its National Ice Cream Day celebration on July 19, El Segundo, Calif.-based Nick's Ice Cream, maker of Swedish-style "better-for-you" ice cream with fewer calories and no added sugar, announced its first Instagram contest.

When it comes to the ideal way to enjoy ice cream, the majority of U.S. respondents to a recent poll said they prefer their scoops in cups — topped with three different toppings.