Ice cream makers still use chocolate, but their newer, edgier flavors include tropical fruits, lemons and coconuts. And then there’s avocado ice cream.

Ramar Foods, producer of Magnolia ice cream, introduces a new avocado ice cream flavor to its all-natural line.

Nun Better Snickerdoodle is one of seven new flavors in the Signature Collection from Pierre’s Ice Cream Co., Cleveland.

Stoneridge Creamery, a SuperValu brand, added two new ice cream flavors to its limited edition line, Cinnamon Snickerdoodle and Peppermint Cookies ‘n Cream.

Blue Bell, Brenham, Texas, added Gingerbread House to its holiday favorites ice cream line. This flavor features cinnamon ice cream, gingerbread pieces, colored sprinkles, miniature marshmallows with a vanilla icing swirl.

As the only alcohol-infused ice cream parlor in Arizona, Lee’s Cream Liqueur is making a name for itself. The owner and creator of the 823-square-foot parlor is Lee Turner, a systems engineer by day and a dairy processor by night. The self-proclaimed ice cream enthusiast describes her treats as a cross between ice cream and gelato. The shop is located in Old Town Scottsdale in what Turner calls the “restaurant district.”

Atlanta-based Carvel, the United States’ first retail ice cream franchise, went back to its roots by bringing back its classic look — with a modern twist. It updated its stores and logo, and introduced new technologies.

Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins introduce Oreo-inspired dairy products to celebrate the classic cookie's 100th birthday, including Coolatta’s with Oreo crumbles, Oreo ‘N Chocolate ice cream and more.

Nestlé’s Wonka brand adds new premium ice cream to its product line in seven flavors.

On-Demand: Steven Young, Ph.D. and Bruce Tharp, Ph.D. will give an overview of innovative ice cream and frozen desserts both here and abroad, what are the hottest new products and why?

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