Cold Case Ice Cream expands to 1,000 Kroger stores
Courtesy of Cold Case Ice Cream.
Cold Case Ice Cream is expanding into more than 1,000 Kroger banner stores nationwide.
The rollout spans Kroger-owned banners including Kroger, Kroger Marketplace, Kroger Fresh Fare, Fry's Food & Drug, Fry's Marketplace, Fry's Mercado, Food 4 Less, Foods Co, Fred Meyer, Smith's, Smith's Marketplace, Smith's Express, Mariano's, Metro Market, Pick 'n Save, Pick 'n Save Marketplace, and Quality Food Center (QFC).
The expansion delivers strong regional coverage across Texas, Arizona, California, the Pacific Northwest, the Midwest, and the Mountain West.
"Winning national grocery placement this early is a major validation of our concept," said Josh Butt, CEO of Cold Case Ice Cream. "Consumers are looking for indulgence where the calories count without making you feel awful afterwards, not just another pint in the freezer. Our goal has always been to turn dessert into an experience."
Founded on the idea that ice cream can be both indulgent and interactive, Cold Case built an early cult following through its immersive branding, collectible case-file packaging, and limited-edition Cold Case Box sets that combine premium ice cream with mystery storytelling elements.
Cold Case Ice Cream will be available in participating Kroger banner stores starting mid to late March 2026.
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