Kroger is one of the nations largest grocery store chains which competes with giants like Walmart, Albertson’s, Publix, and Target. They offer a wide selection of ice cream brands to satisfy any sweet tooth from classic flavors to unique combinations.
In this article, we’ll take a closer look at some of the most popular ice cream brands available at Kroger. Whether you prefer a creamy, traditional flavor or something a bit more adventurous, Kroger has you covered.
Ice Cream Brands Sold at Kroger
Kroger Deluxe
A primary store brand of Kroger ice cream is called Kroger Deluxe. It offers a huge assortment of flavors and varieties of ice cream. The brand makes classics like cookies n’ cream, mint chocolate, and various vanilla and chocolate options. Kroger Deluxe also offers some more unique flavors like mermaid sparkle and tie dye burst (a version of Superman ice cream).
Being a store brand, you get a lot of value for your buck with this ice cream. This is especially true if you can find it on sale.
Private Selection
Private Selection is another brand owned by Kroger. It was first released in October 2000 as the company’s premium brand of various food items beyond just ice cream. A pint (16 oz.) of this ice cream was the same price as a 48 ounce container of Kroger Deluxe to give you an idea of what you might pay for Kroger’s version of premium ice cream.
Some of the more interesting flavors made under this brand are pistachio & honey, Maine blueberry Belgian waffle cone, brown butter bourbon truffle, and amaretto cherry cordial.
Häagen Dazs
Häagen Dazs is classic American ice cream brand with a European sounding name. The ice cream is known for its super premium ingredients. For example, its coffee ice cream is made with these simple ingredients: cream, skim milk, cane sugar, egg yolks, and coffee. The most common size you’ll find at Kroger is 14 ounces.
Ben & Jerry’s
It would be weird if one of the top grocery store chains in the United States didn’t sell the iconic Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. Flavors may vary by location but our local Kroger had well over 20 different Ben & Jerry’s ice creams for sale. So, if that is any indication of a Kroger near you, you’ll definitely have options.
Breyers
Breyers is one of the oldest American ice cream brands which dates back to 1866 when William. A. Breyer began hand cracking ice cream. It began greatly expanding in the early 1900s when it started opening manufacturing centers to mass produce its ice cream. Its now hard to go into any major grocery store, including Kroger, and not find Breyers.
Edy’s/Dreyer’s
William Dreyer and Joseph Edy are credit for creating Rocky Road ice cream in Oakland California in 1929. It was one of the first ice creams that had more than one flavor from the norm of chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla at the time. Today, Dreyer’s is sold in the west while Edy’s is sold in the east of the United States.
Tillamook
Tillamook is a dairy co-op that began with a small collection of farmers in 1909. However, it wasn’t until the 1947 that the company started making ice cream. The company now produces a wide variety of dairy in addition to ice cream including cheese, yogurt, cream cheese, sour cream, and butter. They make over 25 flavors of premium ice cream, ice cream sandwiches, and frozen custard.
Blue Bell
Blue Bell ice cream is a brand of ice cream that originated in Brenham, Texas in 1907. The company made butter and ice cream up until 1958 when production shifted fully to making ice cream that year. The ice cream is known for its rich and creamy texture, and a variety of flavors that are made with high-quality ingredients. You’ll find this ice cream mostly in the the south at Kroger stores and beyond.
Rebel
Rebel is a brand of low-carb, high-fat ice cream that was launched in 2018. It is similar to Halo Top featured below in that it is marketed as a healthier alternative to traditional ice cream, but with a focus on being low-carb and high-fat, which are key principles of the ketogenic diet. Rebel ice cream is made with a combination of healthy fats and fiber, which can help to keep you feeling full and satisfied.
Halo Top
Halo Top is a brand of low-calorie ice cream that was founded in 2011. It gained popularity for its unique selling point of being a healthier alternative to traditional ice cream, as it contains fewer calories and less sugar. The company makes dairy and non-dairy ice cream along with sorbet and frozen yogurt treats.
Alden’s
Alden’s is an organic ice cream brand that was founded in 2004. This Oregon made ice cream contains organic and non-GMO ingredients, including milk and cream from cows that are not treated with synthetic hormones or antibiotics, and sweetened with organic cane sugar. The ice cream leaves out the junk like artificial colors, high-fructose corn syrup, and artificial sweeteners. It is made with in both dairy and non-dairy varieties including in its bars and sandwiches.
Lactaid
We write about Lactaid a lot here at The Dairy Dish because the brand offers dairy products without lactose. We love how Lactaid allows people with lactose intolerance or dairy sensitivities the ability to enjoy dairy without the fear of the unpleasant symptoms of lactose intolerance. Our nearest Kroger had vanilla, cookies & cream, and chocolate fudge brownie flavors in stock but there are certainly other flavors that may be available near you.
Creamalicious
Creamalicious is an ice cream brand which incorporates super-premium ice cream with southern-style baked goods to create delicious combination desserts. Flavors include unique and delicious options such as Caramel Pound Cake, Pecan Pie, and Peach Cobbler. This artisan ice cream is certainly worth a try for any ice cream lover looking to get away from the familiar options.
Graeter’s
Graeter’s ice cream began in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1870. Its ice cream is made in small batches using a French pot process, which involves using a spinning pot to freeze the ice cream mixture while it is being churned. This method results in a denser and creamier ice cream with fewer ice crystals. Its signature and most beloved flavor according to the company is its Black Raspberry Chocolate Chip.
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