The Gelson’s Artisan Ice Cream is arriving at the Southern California-based specialty retailer as part of its private label product range expansion.
The products include a variety of decadent, artisan-inspired flavors like Butter Brickle, Burgundy Cherry, Double Dutch, Chocolate Mint Flake, Mocha Almond Fudge, Vanilla Bean and Mocha Almond Fudge. Each of the ice cream flavors are launching in 16-ounce pints with shoppers able to pick them up at their nearest locations for $8.99 each. The products are reported to be produced in small batches by a local California ice cream manufacturer that's family owned.
VP of Center Store Rich Gillmore commented on the Gelson’s Artisan Ice Cream saying, "Having come up through the ranks of dairy and frozen foods at Gelson’s, I have a keen interest in ice cream and recognize the value of a private label line for our customers. We are excited to introduce Gelson’s Ice Cream as we begin our California summer."
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Trend Themes
1. Artisan Dessert Products - The popularity of artisan-inspired dessert flavors presents an opportunity for retailers to expand their private label product range and differentiate themselves in the market.
2. Local Sourcing and Production - The trend towards locally sourced and produced food products creates opportunities for small, family-owned California manufacturers to partner with retailers to produce unique and high-quality private label products.
3. Premium Private Label Products - The success of premium private label products like Gelson’s Artisan Ice Cream highlights the potential for retailers to capture a share of the growing market for high-quality, unique, and personalized food products.
Industry Implications
1. Retail Grocery - Grocery retailers can leverage the trend towards artisan-inspired dessert flavors to expand their private label product range and differentiate their offerings from competitors.
2. Food Manufacturing - Small, family-owned California food manufacturers can partner with retailers to produce unique and high-quality private label products, leveraging the trend towards local and artisanal products.
3. Premium Food Products - The success of premium private label products like Gelson’s Artisan Ice Cream highlights the potential for retailers and manufacturers to capitalize on the growing market for high-quality, unique, and personalized food products.