August may signal that summer is winding down, but the season for frozen treats is far from over. From fairs and sporting events to restaurant patios, convenience stores and end-of-summer gatherings, there are plenty of opportunities for operators and retailers to give customers something cold, familiar and craveable.
This month, Myers-Cox is highlighting Blue Bunny®, an iconic Iowa brand with frozen dessert options designed to fit a variety of foodservice and retail needs.
An Iowa Favorite Built for Foodservice
Blue Bunny has been crafting frozen treats for generations, with roots in Le Mars, Iowa. Today, the brand offers a wide variety of products ranging from individually wrapped frozen novelties to bulk 3-gallon tubs for creating signature desserts. Blue Bunny also sources fresh milk from dairy farmers local to its hometown of Le Mars.
That variety gives foodservice operators plenty of flexibility. A convenience store may need an easy grab-and-go frozen treat, while a restaurant may want a versatile ice cream flavor that can become the foundation for sundaes, shakes, floats or plated desserts.
Frozen Treats for Grab-and-Go Sales
For convenience stores, concession stands, cafeterias, event venues and other high-traffic operations, individually wrapped frozen novelties can make dessert simple.
Blue Bunny offers a broad selection of cones, ice cream sandwiches, bars and other frozen treats in foodservice-friendly formats. Individually wrapped products require minimal preparation and can provide an easy way to add a recognizable dessert option to an existing grab-and-go program.
Consider frozen novelties for:
- Convenience store freezer cases
- Concession stands
- Sporting and community events
- College and university foodservice
- Cafeterias
- Camps and recreation programs
- Quick-service and carryout operations
They can also be a natural add-on purchase alongside meals, snacks or beverages.
Keep the Opportunity Going Beyond Summer
Frozen desserts may be synonymous with summer, but they don’t have to disappear when temperatures cool down.
As operators begin planning fall menus, ice cream can transition into seasonal desserts featuring flavors like apple, caramel, cinnamon, chocolate and pumpkin. Restaurants can pair a warm brownie, pie or cobbler with a scoop of ice cream, while convenience stores and retailers can continue offering individually wrapped favorites throughout the year.
The key is choosing frozen dessert products that can work across seasons, occasions and service styles.
Blue Bunny from Myers-Cox
Based in Peosta, Iowa, Myers-Cox supplies restaurants, convenience stores, retailers and other foodservice operations throughout their service area. Blue Bunny is among the trusted supplier brands available to Myers-Cox customers.
Whether you’re looking to strengthen your frozen novelty selection, add ice cream to your dessert menu or explore new ways to drive late-summer sales, your Myers-Cox representative can help identify Blue Bunny products that fit your operation.
Contact us to learn more about available Blue Bunny frozen treats and foodservice ice cream options.