Pistachio Ice Cream

A real nut case: Cold Stone Creamery faces suit over lack of real pistachios in pistachio ice cream

As a lover of all things ice cream, the recent news about Cold Stone Creamery facing a lawsuit over the lack of real pistachios in their pistachio ice cream has certainly caught my attention. I can’t help but feel slightly disappointed knowing that a flavor I once enjoyed may not be as authentic as I thought. When I think of pistachio ice cream, I think of the creamy texture and the delicious crunch of real pistachios in every bite. The idea that what I’m actually eating is a concoction of processed ingredients is disheartening.

It’s not just about the lack of genuine pistachios, the issue goes deeper than that.… Continue reading

Unilever to spin off ice cream business, cut 7,500 jobs for cost savings

Unilever’s recent decision to spin off its ice cream business and cut 7,500 jobs in the pursuit of cost savings has left many of us feeling a sense of disappointment and frustration. As a consumer who has witnessed the decline in the quality of beloved brands like Breyer’s and Ben & Jerry’s, this news hits close to home. The removal of essential ingredients like tara gum has had a noticeable impact on the texture and taste of these once iconic ice cream flavors. It’s disheartening to see profit take precedence over product quality, leading to a decline in the overall consumer experience.… Continue reading