My/Mochi Pumpkin Spice, Apple Pie Flavors Return
It’s that time of year when all that is nice comes is pumpkin spice! My/Mochi is no exception. The brand will start stocking freezers nationwide with its Pumpkin Spice, as well as Apple Pie á La Mode, mochi ice creams beginning in early September.
The Los Angeles-based company makes its own creamy, premium ice cream and wraps it in pillowy rice dough to deliver a cool, dual texture experience in an 80-calorie portioned snack that fits in the palm of your hand.
Pumpkin Spice stands out among the fall food frenzy with cinnamon pumpkin spice ice cream and graham cracker wrapped in the chewy mochi dough; and Apple Pie á La Mode delivers a twist on the classic with a soft cinnamon spice apple filling perfectly placed in the center of vanilla ice cream so you get that extra taste sensation in every bite.
“At My/Mochi, we love bringing joy to people year-round and we get super excited about our seasonal and holiday flavors because they’re fun and unique in the ice cream category,” says Brigette Wolf, chief marketing officer, My/Mochi. “Because we make our own ice cream and our own mochi dough, we craft these limited batches fresh for the season and are so excited seeing how people rush to make sure they don’t miss out!”
My/Mochi Seasonals are available at select retailers nationwide for an average price of $5.99 for a six-count box.
My/Mochi is the original mochi ice cream company, founded in the 1990s by a Japanese baker and American entrepreneur who set up a small shop in Los Angeles’ Little Tokyo. Since then, the brand has evolved and grown to be the world’s largest producer of mochi ice cream. It is available in more than 20 flavors – including Cookies & Cream, Strawberry, Double Chocolate, Mango and S’Mores, as well as dairy-free options and Smoothies.
All My/Mochi ice cream is gluten free, soy free, made with milk containing no rBST and non-GMO ingredients. My/Mochi is available at retailers nationwide.
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Chobani Debuts Oatmilk Pumpkin Spice
Chobani, a next generation food and beverage company known for its Greek yogurt, has introduced Chobani Oatmilk Pumpkin Spice, a rich, creamy, pumpkin spice flavored oat drink made from the goodness of whole grain oats. The latest addition to the brand’s pumpkin patch is vegan-friendly, a good source of calcium, free of dairy and lactose and perfect for pumpkin spice enthusiasts looking for fall beverages that don’t compromise on quality or flavor.
“Fall beverages are in demand earlier than ever this year, and in true Chobani fashion, we’re continuing to bring newness and excitement to this highly anticipated time of year by welcoming limited-edition Chobani Oatmilk Pumpkin Spice to our robust seasonal line-up,” said Niel Sandfort, Chobani chief innovation officer. “This product is delicious straight up, over ice, or as a pumpkin spice flavor kick to hot and cold coffee, cereal, oatmeal, smoothies, or anywhere else oatmilk is enjoyed.”
Chobani Oatmilk Pumpkin Spice is available now at a suggested retail price of $4.29, while supplies last.
Fans will be excited to find back on store shelves a variety of Chobani pumpkin spice flavored Greek yogurts and coffee creamer options returning for the fall season, including:
- Chobani with Zero Sugar* Pumpkin Spice: Chobani’s one-of-a-kind Greek Yogurt with zero sugar* is now available for a limited time in the flavor of the season. Enjoy pumpkin-spiced notes in every spoonful without any guilt. Available in 5.3-ounce single-serve cups, at a suggested retail price of $1.59.
- Chobani Coffee Creamer Pumpkin Spice Flavored: Natural cream, real milk, cane sugar, and natural flavors give every sip of coffee a warm, pumpkin spiced note. Available in 24-ounce cartons, at a suggested retail price of $5.49.
- Chobani Oat Coffee Creamer Pumpkin Spice Flavored: Made from gluten-free, whole grain oats, our non-dairy creamer with natural flavors gives every sip of coffee a warm, pumpkin-spiced note. Available in 24-ounce cartons, at a suggested retail price of $5.49.
- Chobani Flip Pumpkin Harvest Crisp: Oatmeal pastry pieces, creamy frosting chunks, and cinnamon frosted cookies tumble together in Chobani® Pumpkin Greek Yogurt. Available in 4.5-ounce single-serve cups, at a suggested retail price of $1.79.
- Chobani Greek Yogurt Pumpkin Spice Blended: Real pumpkin blended with seasonal spices of nutmeg and cinnamon is the flavor of the season. Available in 5.3-ounce single-serve cups, at a suggested retail price of $1.59.
Chobani Oatmilk is available year-round in four classic flavors including Original, Vanilla, Original Extra Creamy, and Zero Sugar* Original at a suggested retail price of $4.99 per 52-ounce carton.
*not a low calorie food
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St. Malachi Named Best of Show at ACS Competition
St. Malachi, an alpine-style cheese in the Farmstead category from The Farm at Doe Run of Coatesville, Penn., was named first place Best of Show among 1,454 entries at the American Cheese Society’s 2023 Judging & Competition. The results of the competition were announced at the 40 Years of Cheese Conference in Des Moines. The Farm at Doe Run received a total of 10 awards at this year’s competition – four first place, four second place, one third place and first place Best of Show.
The last time the ACS Annual Conference was held in Des Moines was in 2016 and The Farm at Doe Run won first place in the Farmstead category – aged 60 days or more, cow’s milk and then took home second place Best of Show for its St. Malachi Reserved.
The second place Best of Show went to Cumberland, a Tomme-style cheese from Sequatchie Cove Creamery of Sequatchie, Tenn. Three cheeses tied for third place Best of Show: Pleasant Ridge Reserve, a washed rind cheese from Uplands Cheese of Dodgeville, Wis., Prairie Tomme, a sheep’s milk cheese from Green Dirt Farm of Weston, Mo., and Basket Molded Chevre, a goats’ milk cheese from Pure Luck Dairy of Dripping Springs, Texas.
The five Best of Show cheeses are among the 370 total awards given at the ceremony – 113 gold medals, 127 silver medals, and 130 bronze medals among 141 organizations. ACS’ Judging & Competition, the largest event of its kind for American-made cheeses, wrapped up two days of judging at the Huntington Bank Stadium at the University of Minnesota in May. Cheeses in 131 different categories were submitted to be judged by an esteemed panel of 34 judges. Cheeses entered in the competition were received May 15-17, with judging from May 18-19. Growing from just 89 entries 38 years ago, the ACS J&C welcomed cheeses and cultured dairy products from 195 companies this year.
“J&C is a unique competition that focuses on providing expert constructive feedback with the goal of giving cheesemakers the guidance to produce better cheese and elevate cheese made in the Americas in the marketplace,” said American Cheese Society Judging & Competition Chair Rachel Perez. “The growth of this year’s competition truly reflects the vibrancy of the American cheese industry. As the industry’s highest honor, winning a medal at Judging & Competition or the coveted Best of Show is not only a sign of excellence but also increases winners’ visibility.”
The ACS competition shines the spotlight on American cheesemakers by showcasing their talents and work as leaders within the industry for their excellent cheesemaking. For the full list of the 2023 Judging & Competition winners and past winners, visit https://www.cheesesociety.org/competition-winners.
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