CANTON, MASS. — Dunkin’ Brands, Inc. is bringing its brands together in a new line of Baskin-Robbins packaged ice cream flavors inspired by Dunkin’ Donuts coffee. The frozen treats are set to roll out to retailers this spring and summer.
The ice creams are made with Dunkin’ Donuts coffee and milk and cream with no artificial growth hormones. Varieties include Dunkin’ Donuts Coffee, Dunkin’ Donuts French Vanilla Coffee and Dunkin’ Donuts Coffee Chocolate Chip.
“We’re excited to bring the power of our two great brands together in this delicious lineup of Baskin-Robbins ice cream flavors featuring Dunkin’ Donuts coffee,” said Brian Gilbert, vice-president of retail business development for Dunkin’ Brands. “We hope consumers love these new ice cream flavors and bring them home to enjoy with their friends and family.”
Packaged in 14-oz tubs, the Baskin-Robbins Dunkin’ Donuts coffee ice cream will be available in grocery stores across the United States, including Albertsons, Food Lion, Fred Meyer, Harris Teeter, HEB, Jewel-Osco, Publix, Ralphs, Safeway and Supervalu, among others.
“We are thrilled to offer ice cream enthusiasts and coffee lovers a selection of Baskin-Robbins packaged ice cream featuring the delicious taste of Dunkin’ Donuts coffee at grocery stores across the country,” said David Owens, chief executive officer of Boardwalk Frozen Treats, the sales, marketing and distribution partner for Baskin-Robbins ice cream sold in grocery stores in the United States. “Baskin-Robbins has been an ice cream flavor innovator for over 70 years, and Dunkin’ Donuts is a U.S. coffee leader. It’s the perfect combination that brings the brands’ premium ice cream and coffee flavors to even more consumers.”