Mikawaya USA, the L.A. creator of Mochi Ice Cream, introduced Mikawaya Exottics, a new line of premium, gourmet ice creams inspired by authentic Asian cuisine and fruits.

The latest addition features rich marshmallow ice cream mixed with crunchy chopped pecans and a swirl of milk chocolate sauce.

Frozen yogurt sales saw a 74% increase between 2011-13, a monumental increase compared to the minimal 3.9% increase of ice cream.

Alongside Gingerbread House, this year Blue Bell is offering these holiday favorites, Christmas Cookies Ice Cream, Peppermint Ice Cream and Spiced Pumpkin Pecan Ice Cream.

FOCUS Brands Inc. hired Scott Colwell as brand president for its Carvel Ice Cream chain.

Cupcakes are still trending as the nation’s number one dessert, according to The Food Network. Likewise, in-store bakery cupcake sales were up 6% during the past three years, and cupcakes are penetrating foodservice menus at a rapid pace, says Rich Products Corp.

While artificial sweeteners have been at the center of much debate in recent months, one ice cream manufacturer has opted against the use of sugar in one of its recent introductions.

Consumer regard for yogurt has ebbed and flowed over the past few decades, but yogurt’s healthy attributes and a wider recognition of the benefits of probiotics finally cemented the segment as a sales powerhouse. According to Citigroup Global Markets, total yogurt sales in 2010 amounted to $4.1 billion.

Politics, sports teams and religious preferences are all topics ripe for heated conversation among Americans, but another debate can also divide families and friends--which ice cream flavor is the best.

Vitamin D with calcium appears to reduce the risk of melanoma in some women. Ice cream month is here again, and the snack is being redefined.