Cold Stone Creamery® is turning this fall into a flavor-packed carnival with the launch of Churro Ice Cream and the return of Honey Cornbread with Blackberry Jam Ice Cream.
The new Caramel Carnival Churro Creation™ combines Churro Ice Cream, Cinnamon Toast Crunch™, Caramel, and Sugar Crystals, while Cornbread is My Jam Creation™ mixes Honey Cornbread with Blackberry Jam Ice Cream, Cornbread, Honey, and Blueberries. These indulgent, limited-time treats are perfect for sweet-tooth enthusiasts and ice cream lovers alike.
What’s popping? Churros and Cornbread take center stage
This fall, Cold Stone Creamery is serving up a carnival of flavors to your local stores nationwide starting August 27, 2025, and running through November 18, 2025. Fans can enjoy:
- Churro Ice Cream: Sweet cinnamon-sugar delight for that perfect fall indulgence.
- Honey Cornbread with Blackberry Jam Ice Cream: Fan favorite back by popular demand.
- Caramel Carnival Churro Creation™: Churro Ice Cream + Cinnamon Toast Crunch™ + Caramel + Sugar Crystals.
- Cornbread is My Jam Creation™: Honey Cornbread with Blackberry Jam Ice Cream + Cornbread + Honey + Blueberries.
Cold Stone’s handcrafted ice cream is made fresh daily in-store and customized with mix-ins on a frozen granite stone. Their attention to flavor innovation and quality demonstrates how co-packing and R&D in the ice cream sector continue to delight consumers and influence seasonal trends.
For more information on Cold Stone’s flavor lineup and locations, visit their official menu page.
Who’s stirring the ice cream cauldron?
Behind the magic is Cold Stone Creamery and its parent company, Kahala Brands™, one of the fastest-growing franchising networks worldwide. Courtney Maxedon, VP of Marketing and Digital Strategy, promises unforgettable flavors, and hundreds of franchisees nationwide are ready to scoop the joy into every cone. It’s a big team effort; cinnamon, honey, and blueberries included!
When’s the flavor festival? Mark your calendars
The Churro and Cornbread creations launched on August 27, 2025, and will delight fans through November 18, 2025. That gives plenty of time to indulge in fall-inspired treats before the season ends. It’s the perfect timing for back-to-school cravings, Halloween celebrations, or simply a sweet pick-me-up on chilly afternoons.
Why all the fuss? Sweet science meets fun
Cold Stone isn’t just making desserts; they’re creating an experience. Carnivals, nostalgic flavors, and playful combos like caramel and cornbread appeal to both kids and adults. By tapping into seasonal cravings, the brand combines R&D and co-packing know-how to make treats that are as memorable as they are delicious. Sweetening life shouldn’t be complicated, right?
Industry buzz: How the ice cream world takes note
This limited-time fall launch isn’t just a treat for ice cream fans—it’s a peek behind the curtain at trends shaking up the co-manufacturing and private label world:
- Seasonal flavors create urgency, turning casual shoppers into repeat visitors faster than a caramel drizzle melts.
- Ingredients like cinnamon, honey, and blackberries hit the sweet spot for both health-conscious and indulgent consumers.
- Creative flavor combos show off what R&D and co-packing can do to produce retail-ready, on-trend products that wow.
- Cold Stone proves that franchise networks can serve consistent quality while still customizing for local tastes.
Whether you’re an importer, supplier, co-packer, or private label brand, these flavor triumphs are a tasty reminder: innovation + strategy = ice cream magic.
Sweeten your fall and your business
Cold Stone Creamery’s fall flavors are more than dessert; they’re a lesson in how fun, innovative products can boost consumer engagement and drive sales. Retailers and partners alike can take note: blending familiar ingredients with playful twists keeps customers coming back for more.
And Cold Stone is keeping the seasonal momentum going. Once fall wraps, the brand will shift into its holiday lineup, introducing new gingerbread and marshmallow Moose Tracks® creations and festive cakes available through early January. This continuation underscores how Cold Stone uses back-to-back seasonal launches to sustain consumer excitement and strengthen Q4 performance—an approach worth watching for CPG teams tracking flavor and promotional cycles.
For more insights, feel free to contact us or explore our range of ingredients and private label solutions! Whether you’re in co-manufacturing, R&D, or looking for retail-ready inspiration, these seasonal treats show how creative flavor combos can make a lasting impression.
