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    United Dairy Farmers teams with Cincinnati Reds star for new ice cream

    United Dairy Farmers teams with Reds star
    Courtesy of United Dairy Farmers
    July 6, 2026

    United Dairy Farmers Inc. (UDF) is bringing its Homemade Brand Dulce De La Cruz ice cream to grocery freezers. 

    The ice cream was created in partnership with Cincinnati Reds star Elly De La Cruz and is inspired by De La Cruz's favorite flavor, Dulce De Leche. Following its May 18 debut at UDF stores, Dulce De La Cruz quickly became one of UDF's top-selling hand-dipped scoop flavors. Now, the limited-time collaboration is expanding beyond the UDF stores, making it easy for fans to share the hometown collaboration with family and friends all summer long.

    The rich caramel ice cream, swirled with ribbons of luscious caramel sauce, will be available for purchase in 48-ounce tubs and 16-ounce pints starting the week of July 6. Fans can find it in freezer cases at Kroger, Jungle Jim's, Dorothy Lane Market and Meijer, as well as at 170-plus UDF stores across the tri-state area.

    The red packaging celebrates De La Cruz both on and off the field. Alongside images of the Reds superstar, the back of each carton features a personal family photo of De La Cruz with his mother and brother, highlighting the importance of family in his life and the values that have helped shape one of baseball's brightest young stars.

    "From the beginning, this partnership has been about more than creating a great ice cream flavor—it's about celebrating family, community and one of Cincinnati's favorite athletes," said Michael Ahmed, CEO of United Dairy Farmers. "We're excited to make Dulce De La Cruz available at grocery retailers, giving fans another way to enjoy the flavor."

    Dulce De La Cruz is part of UDF's ongoing partnership with De La Cruz, which also includes the signature #44 Shake, the Elly De La Cruz Iced Cookie, U-Drive Plus loyalty promotions and support of Club 44, De La Cruz's community initiative benefiting local youth.

    Dulce De La Cruz pints and tubs are available for a limited time while supplies last at Kroger, Jungle Jim's International Market, Dorothy Lane Market, Meijer and all UDF locations.

    KEYWORDS: ice cream flavors

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