Ice cream brand Ben & Jerry's announced Wednesday an entirely new collection of treats made with almond milk, a dairy-free line targeted toward vegans and those with dietary restrictions.
Introducing our #nondairy line - certified #vegan, made with almond milk, and oh so creamy! https://t.co/P3coMEmA0T pic.twitter.com/akvBYrFp1x— Ben & Jerry's (@benandjerrys) February 3, 2016
Flavor creator Kirsten Schimoler experimented for 12 months to get the ice cream right.
The products launched after what the company describes as years of "fans begging."
"There’s been a clear demand for a non-dairy line from Ben & Jerry’s," Erin Beglin, Ben & Jerry’s global marketing representative, said in a statement to Mashable. "Fans wanted all the fun flavors, chunks and swirls, just without the dairy — and that’s exactly what we’ve delivered.”
Flavors include non-dairy versions of Ben & Jerry's famous "Chunky Monkey" and "Chocolate Fudge Brownie," as well as some exclusive flavors, like "Coffee Caramel Fudge" and "Peanut Butter and Cookies."
The company, known for its dedication to social causes, partnered with the organization Vegan Action to make sure these treats are vegan certified as well. They source brownies from Greyston Bakery in Yonkers, New York, which has a policy of giving employment to anyone who asks for a job. Finally, Ben & Jerry's sources most of their ingredients through fair trade organizations.