Honey-Sweetened Dairy Treats Are Cool for…

We’re all screaming for the ice cream category this summer, and so are manufacturers who are answering the call for more non-dairy products, gelato, plant-based options, and complex flavor profiles. We saw countless new ice cream-related products grace grocery store shelves in the first half of 2022, many using honey as their all-natural hero sweetener.

However, despite the desire for everything new, consumers still want their vanilla ice cream according to two recent surveys. The International Dairy Foods Association, in association with Research America, released a survey assessing 1,000 Americans’ favorite flavors. In addition, the North American Ice Cream Association weighed in on their sweetest flavors. Vanilla made the top 5 in both polls, and it should come as no surprise that the classic flavor is still a hit with both manufacturers and consumers.

But how do you make vanilla more interesting? Honey!