Vegan ice cream brand Brave Robot launched an "emotional support" Vote for the Future ice cream pack to provide comfort and hope during election week. The pack includes pints of plant-based ice cream in flavors like Hazelnut Chocolate Chunk and A Lot of Chocolate, plus limited-edition Vote for the Future flavors.
The brand sets itself apart by using animal-free whey protein from Silicon Valley start-up Perfect Day as a dairy-like base for its products. With these products, the brand is on a mission to remind consumers that "without technology and science-forward policies, our animal-free dairy ice cream magic wouldn’t be possible." As such, 100% of the proceeds from the four-pack of frozen dessert pints support STEM education for kids.
Timed for the 2020 United States election season, packs will be sent with stickers and more to inspire action and conversation.
STEM-Supporting Frozen Desserts
Brave Robot's Vote for the Future Pack Supports Education
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