Kids Across the Nation Dream up Flavorful Ideas for the World's Coolest Frozen Pop
06 September 2006 - 9:00PM
PR Newswire (US)
10 Pint-Sized Flavorologists Will Put Their Flavors to the Test in
Nestle Ice Cream's Top Secret Lab OAKLAND, Calif., Sept. 6
/PRNewswire/ -- Earlier this year, Nestle(R) Ice Cream invited kids
throughout the U.S. to try out for a chance to be a "Frozen Pop
Flavorologist" by dreaming up new ideas for the world's coolest
frozen pop. After considering more than 8,000 unique submissions, a
panel of Nestle ice cream judges has selected the ten most creative
flavors. This October, the winning flavorologists will enjoy an
all-expenses paid trip to visit the top secret flavor lab (closed
to the public!) at the Nestle ice cream factory in Southern
California where they will sample one of the tastiest jobs in
America. In addition to a behind-the-scenes tour, each child will
have an opportunity to learn the cool science behind frozen pops,
put their taste buds to the test on a variety of outlandish frozen
pop flavors currently in "development" (including a spaghetti and
meatballs frozen pop!) and sample the ten winning flavor creations.
Nestle ice cream's team of top flavorologists is putting in extra
hours at the flavor lab to produce a special batch of each winning
flavor just in time for the October event. Each child will take a
lick at the following kid-friendly inventions: BANANASAURUS REX
BLAST (Nicholas M., 7 years old, Roselle Park, NJ) -- Are you a
frozen-pop-ivore? You will be. This creamy banana pop is covered in
a chocolate shell and dusted with cherry pop rocks for a dino-blast
of flavor in every bite. NOT JUST A NUTTER POP (Bradley R, 10 years
old, Claverack, NY) -- Here's one nutty idea: a frozen pop made
with twirled peanut butter and marshmallow then covered with
chocolate and rolled in peanuts. There's nuttin' like it. BEE STING
(Bradley S., 11 years old, Penfield, NY) -- Here's the Bee Sting
buzz: a swirl of two different flavors -- sweet honey and sour
lemon. Will you taste sweet honey or will your tongue get stung by
super sour lemon? Every lick is a surprise. PINK PRINCESS FLUFF
(Abri-Elle P., 7 years old, Lawrenceville, GA) -- Let them eat
frozen pops. You'll feel like royalty each time you bite into this
pop's rich strawberry flavor, whipped cream and fanciful sparkles.
It's better than having your own tiara. VERY CHERRY SODA FLOAT
(William B., 12 years old, Tucson, AZ) -- If the super taste of
cherry is what floats your boat, then set sail with this frozen pop
treat. Made with cherry soda, vanilla and bits of real cherry ...
it's a wave of cherry-licious flavor. LEMON MERINGUE O TANG (Steven
S., 10 years old, Lebanon, TN) -- You'll go ape for the wild taste
of this frozen pop. Yellow like a lemon meringue pie with bits of
pie crust, it has a super tangy flavor that'll have you swinging
from the rafters. KETTLE CORN POP (Rachael S., 8 years old, New
York, NY) -- Forget the greasy bucket of popcorn. Enjoy a special
treat that will make your taste buds pop with excitement. Inside is
a mystery mix of yellowy goodness that tastes buttery, salty and
sweet ... outside is a thick layer of brown caramel. PIZZA POP
(Bradley H., 10 years old, Denham Springs, LA) -- Want a treat that
delivers? This pepperoni and cheese-flavored frozen pop combines
your favorite meal with your favorite dessert. Have your friends
over for a Pizza Pop Party. SNICKERDOODLE DANDY (Alexis B., 7 years
old, Virginia Beach, VA) -- Uncle Sam wants you ... to enjoy the
fun taste of this All-American creation. Made with creamy vanilla,
bursts of swirled cinnamon and bits of homemade snickerdoodle, it's
a star-spangled treat. SUPER S'MORE ON A STICK (Hailey M.,
Arlington, TX, 8 years old) -- You don't need to pitch a tent to
enjoy this tasty treat. Inside you'll find marshmallow swirled in
rich vanilla with graham cracker pieces. On the outside, rich,
creamy chocolate. The super s'more is inside out! "Our pint-sized
flavorologists froze out the competition and licked the other
contestants by coming up with a unique combination of clever names
and imaginative flavors," said John Harrison, Official Taster for
Nestle ice cream. "It will be a pleasure to tempt my million dollar
taste buds on such a mouth-watering assortment of frozen pops this
October." In addition to creating one-of-a-kind frozen pops, each
child will scoop up a $1000 U.S. Savings Bond and a year's supply
of Nestle kids frozen snacks. They will also receive a special box
of their winning frozen pops (made especially for them in the
Nestle flavor lab) to share with family and friends after the
event. Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream Holdings, Inc., and its
subsidiaries manufacture and distribute a full spectrum of ice
cream and frozen dessert products. Brands of frozen dessert
products currently manufactured or distributed by Dreyer's in the
United States include Grand, Slow Churned(R), Dibs(R),
Haagen-Dazs(R), Nestle(R) Drumstick(R), Nestle Crunch(R), Nestle(R)
Butterfinger(R), Nestle(R) Toll House(R), Nestle(R) Carnation(R),
Nestle(R) Push-Up(R), Frosty Paws(R), Fruit Bars, Starbucks(R) and
The Skinny Cow(R). The company's premium products are marketed
under the Dreyer's brand name throughout the Western states and
Texas, and under the Edy's(R) brand name throughout the remainder
of the United States. Internationally, the Dreyer's brand extends
to select markets in the Far East and the Edy's brand extends to
the Caribbean and South America. For more information on the
company, please visit http://www.dreyersinc.com/ . NOTE: The
Starbucks trademark is owned by Starbucks U.S. Brands, LLC and is
licensed to the Starbucks Ice Cream Partnership, a joint venture
partnership between Dreyer's and Starbucks Holding Company. In the
U.S. the Haagen-Dazs trademark is sub-licensed to Dreyer's by
Nestle. Kettle Corn, Tang, Snickerdoodles, and S'mores are the
property of their respective owners. All other trademarks are owned
by Societe des Produits Nestle S.A., Vevey, Switzerland.
DATASOURCE: Nestle Ice Cream CONTACT: Kim Goeller-Johnson of Nestle
Ice Cream, +1-510-601-4211, or Web site: http://www.dreyersinc.com/
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