Altamont is partnering with the CEO and Founder of Mini Melts USA, Dan Kilcoyne, to provide growth capital to support the ongoing expansion of the company's distribution footprint and manufacturing capabilities. Kilcoyne will remain CEO.
January 9, 2024
Altamont Capital Partners takes stake in the company.
In terms of ice cream and frozen novelty sales, matching a “Super Bowl champion”-level performance like those of the Chiefs’ quarterback Patrick Mahomes in 2020 and 2023, which occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic for ice cream, when consumers sought a home indulgence, is difficult to replicate.
Founded in Boston in 2009 by childhood best friends Amanda Klane and Drew Harrington, Yasso offers a high-quality range of low-calorie yet indulgent products.
June 15, 2023
The acquisition is aligned to the premiumization strategy of Unilever’s Ice Cream Business Group. Yasso joins other premium brands in the portfolio including Ben & Jerry’s, Magnum and Talenti, stated Unilever.
These products are available now in the freezer aisle at Walmart stores across the United States.
April 27, 2023
Bimbo Bakeries USA tapped Sorrisa Group Inc. to help develop these frozen treats, which feature six ice cream sandwich flavors inspired by fan-favorite Entenmann's baked goods.
It is an oatmeal crème pie non-dairy frozen dessert with gluten-free oatmeal cookies by Partake, the allergy-friendly food company, and marshmallow swirls.
January 10, 2023
The flavor is a full-time addition to Ben & Jerry's Non-Dairy offerings and will be featured across the United States in pints at an MSRP of $5.99 to $6.49.
Under the ice cream/sherbet category, ice milk/frozen dairy desserts and sherbet/sorbet/ices are all posting solid growth in both dollars (10% growth) and units (3% gain), IRI data reports. Nestlé saw sales increase a whopping 1,632% to $25 million; Blue Bunny, generated 78% YoY growth to $29 million; and Friendly’s grew its sales to $10 mllion, with a 34% YoY gain.
Bomb Pop, the classic ice pop brand from Le Mars, Iowa-based Wells Enterprises Inc., teamed up with candy brand Nerds to develop the ultimate flavor mash-up: Bomb Pop Nerds.