The new Kinder Ice Cream products have been announced as a series of frozen treats for consumers that come as a first-time partnership between Unilever and Ferrero. Each of the treats are made with fresh milk and contain 100 calories or less to make them the perfect indulgence for consumers of all age ranges to enjoy without guilt. The lineup includes the Kinder ice cream stick, Kinder Bueno ice cream cone, Kinder Joy ice cream and the Kinder ice cream sandwich.
Speaking on the new Kinder Ice Cream products, VP for Refreshment at Unilever UK Noel Clarke said, "This is an extremely exciting time for ice cream, with the category growing by almost 20% year-on-year [Kantar Total Market MAT to 2 December 2018]. Now that the countdown to summer is officially on, we can’t wait to launch Kinder and Kinder Bueno ice creams to satisfy shoppers that are always on the hunt for new and exciting products to try."
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