IDFA names winners of annual ice cream flavor contest
Tiramisu, Coconut and Milk Fruit Bar, and Pineapple Banana Praline Fosters were named the most innovative ice cream products at the International Dairy Foods Association's (IDFA) Innovative Ice Cream Flavor Competition. The competition showcases the creativity of US ice cream makers and flavorings suppliers and is a popular part of IDFA’s annual Ice Cream Technology Conference.
“Considering the range of ice cream and frozen dessert products entered in this year’s innovative ice cream competition, we will be enjoying unusual taste combinations that blend three to four complementary flavors, as well as decadent concoctions inspired by adult beverages, including bourbon, whiskey, stout and Irish Cream, over the next year,” says Cary Frye, IDFA vice president for regulatory and scientific affairs. “Fun flavors such pineapple, coconut, sour cherry and maple made a strong showing, while comfort foods like cheesecake, buns, cobbler and cookies were also interpreted in the rich, creamy frozen treats.”