Nestle Scholler

Dairy Foods, April, 2004 by Lynn Dornblaser

Also of interest within the frozen novelty segment, again in Germany, is the use of ricotta cheese as an ingredient. The Italian cheese is already found in various take-home ice cream-based products, so it is interesting to now see its use for impulse ice creams--adding value through increased choice, and giving a premium touch. The new product has been introduced under the mainstream Movenpick brand from Nestle Scholler, within its "ice cream of the year" concept. It is a blend of ricotta cheese with peach ice cream and peach pieces. It is available in impulse cone and stick formats, and also as a take-home variety.

Contributed by Lynn Dornblaser, dir., Global New Products Database (GNPD) Consulting Services, a division of Mintel International a global research company. For more information call 312/932-0400, or visit www.gnpd.com.