Planetary foodMaker of innovative hemp-based meats, announced it is expanding into non-dairy frozen desserts with new organic hemp-based vegan ice cream. Available in three flavors, the company will debut the new ice cream to retail and foodservice buyers at the upcoming Expo West in Anaheim, CA.
“We’re excited to show the world that plant-based meats are just the beginning for a planet-based diet.”
According to Planet Based, the new ice cream is an allergen-friendly dessert that is free of soy, gluten, dairy and GMO ingredients. Formulated with an organic hemp milk base and other premium plant-based ingredients, the product was developed by Chief Innovation Officer Robert Davis, who drew on his years of experience in the non-dairy food category.
The company’s “extraordinarily creamy” formulations are available in four flavors:
- Butter pecans – Features a creamy, buttery flavor with mildly sweet organic pecans.
- chocolate -Rich chocolate flavor made from a blend of organic Dutch cocoa and organic natural cocoa.
- Coffee chips – Contains non-dairy dark chocolate chips in a coffee base made with organic Colombian freeze-dried coffee and organic coffee extract.
- Vanilla bean – with organic vanilla beans and Madagascar vanilla.
Each of the 14 oz. Pints will retail for an SRP of $7.99 The first ice creams based on Planet will debut to retail and foodservice buyers, with a direct-to-consumer launch planned for the summer of 2023.
“Conscious Luxury”
“With a great mouth feel and creamy taste, Planet Based Foods’ new organic vegan ice creams are a mouthwatering alternative for dairy-free lifestyle and traditional ice cream lovers who want a conscious luxury for the planet.” Planet Based Foods Chief Innovation Officer Robert Davis said.
He added, “We used our favorite dairy ice cream as inspiration because we wanted to appeal to as many people as possible. Our aim is to impress mainstream consumers with the taste and quality of our desserts, while also creating awareness of hemp as a sustainable choice.”
Burgers and more
Planet Based came to market in 2022 with a groundbreaking line of burgers, sausages and crumbles made with hemp-based meat. Using highly sustainable hemp seeds, Planet Based has expanded its products to major US retailers, including 700 Kroger stores. Last month, the company released a new line of taquitos chose Dairy-free brand Violife as the exclusive supplier of plant-based cheeses.
“We’re excited to show the world that plant-based meats are just the beginning for Planet Based Foods,” said Braelyn Davis, CEO and co-founder of Planet Based Foods. “With our expansion into dairy-free frozen desserts, we are now showcasing the utility of hemp in a range of delicious, better-for-the-planet foods.”
He continued, “We are relentlessly driven to innovate with hemp as part of our larger vision to help build a more sustainable and resilient food system. With climate change, soil erosion and water scarcity putting significant pressure on our agricultural systems, the time is now to prioritize hemp as a regenerative, carbon-negative material.”
Expo West attendees can sample Planet Based Hemp Milk Ice Cream and the new taquito line at booth #893 in Hall A.