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USA Today
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Winner of Blue Bell's discontinued ice cream flavor tournament hits stores May 1
Winner of Blue Bell's discontinued ice cream flavor tournament hits stores May 1 Show Caption Hide Caption How to make fried ice cream without frying it Make fried ice cream without actually frying it. Problem Solved, USA TODAY Blue Bell Creameries announced Thursday it is bringing back a discontinued flavor that has not been available in stores since 2018. The company's Groom's Cake ice cream flavor won its Great Scoop Revival Flavor Tournament last year and will be available in stores beginning May 1, the ice cream maker said in a news release. The tournament was held via the company's social media accounts and website and gave Blue Bell fans a chance to bring back one retired flavor. It began with 16 flavors "carefully chosen from the many consumer requests the company receives," the company said. Fans voted on flavors in a bracket-style tournament until it was down to the final two flavors: Groom's Cake vs. Cookie Cake. Groom's Cake is back! 'We are excited to have Groom's Cake back in stores this year,' said Kelli Remmert, Blue Bell marketing communications manager, in the news release. 'It is always difficult to say goodbye to an ice cream flavor that you love. Being able to interact with our fans and hear directly from them is always fun. We plan to have another flavor tournament in the future, and we know the competition will be just as sweet,' Remmert added. The company introduced the Groom's Cake flavor in 2009. The flavor combines Blue Bell Milk Chocolate ice cream with chocolate cake pieces and chocolate-coated strawberry hearts, surrounded by swirls of strawberry sauce and chocolate icing. "For a limited time, Groom's Cake will be sold in the pint and half gallon sizes," according to Blue Bell. More food news: Panera unveils insulated and bready new fashion accessory: the Croissant Clutch Blue Bell also releasing runner-up flavor Additionally, due to overwhelming response from Cookie Cake fans, Blue Bell is also releasing the runner-up flavor later this month. The flavor pairs sweet cream ice cream with chocolate chip cookie cake pieces and swirls of chocolate and vanilla icing. It will also be available in the pint and half-gallon sizes. 'The competition was fierce because our fans are very passionate about Blue Bell Ice Cream,' Remmert said in the news release. 'We are happy to be able to bring back not one, but two favorite flavors.' Contributing: Ahjané Forbes Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@
USA Today
30-04-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Panera unveils insulated and bready new fashion accessory: the Croissant Clutch
Panera unveils insulated and bready new fashion accessory: the Croissant Clutch Have you ever wanted to carry your belongings in a croissant? If your answer to that question was yes, Panera is offering you the perfect accessory. The company on April 30 unveiled the Croissant Clutch, which the company describes as "the bread experts' take on the it-bag of the season." The clutch, inspired by the company's new Croissant Toast Sandwiches, is a limited-edition croissant-shaped bag that it says is "equal parts style and function." "Unlike runway croissant clutches, the Panera Croissant Clutch is perfectly sized to fit an actual Croissant Toast Sandwich and insulated to keep it warm for a delicious meal on-the-go," the restaurant chain said in a news release. The clutch is available starting on April 30 at for $39.50 while supplies last, according to Panera, and each clutch comes with a $15 Panera gift card. While customers can order the bag now, Panera's website says the product is expected to ship in August 2025. "The on-trend brown clutch is constructed with a pleated design reminiscent of the flaky layers of a croissant, a gusset with accordion sides and kiss-lock closure with a gold frame," Panera described the accessory in the news release. "The stylish structured accessory also features a detachable gold chain shoulder strap, a custom metal Panera 'P' emblem, and an insulated lining." Panera unveiled Croissant Toast Sandwiches earlier this month The company unveiled its new Croissant Toast Sandwiches on April 16 that featured a new-to-menu sliced bread made from croissant dough. The sandwich is available in two limited-time varieties, including: Croque Monsieur Croissant Toast: Features Black Forest ham, melty provolone and asiago cheeses, and a caramelized onion and gruyere spread. Features Black Forest ham, melty provolone and asiago cheeses, and a caramelized onion and gruyere spread. Fromage Croissant Toast: Features melty provolone and American cheeses, caramelized onions, arugula, and garlic aioli. 'Our new Croissant Toasts are an innovative gamechanger for our sandwich menu," said Scott Uehlein, Vice President of Culinary, Panera Bread, in a news release on April 16. "These unique sandwiches are curated with an all-butter, flaky croissant sliced bread, delivering a truly delicious product and experience like nothing Panera has had on its menu before." Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Panera unveils insulated and bready new fashion accessory: the Croissant Clutch
Have you ever wanted to carry your belongings in a croissant? If your answer to that question was yes, Panera is offering you the perfect accessory. The company on April 30 unveiled the Croissant Clutch, which the company describes as "the bread experts' take on the it-bag of the season." The clutch, inspired by the company's new Croissant Toast Sandwiches, is a limited-edition croissant-shaped bag that it says is "equal parts style and function." "Unlike runway croissant clutches, the Panera Croissant Clutch is perfectly sized to fit an actual Croissant Toast Sandwich and insulated to keep it warm for a delicious meal on-the-go," the restaurant chain said in a news release. The clutch is available starting on April 30 at for $39.50 while supplies last, according to Panera, and each clutch comes with a $15 Panera gift card. While customers can order the bag now, Panera's website says the product is expected to ship in August 2025. "The on-trend brown clutch is constructed with a pleated design reminiscent of the flaky layers of a croissant, a gusset with accordion sides and kiss-lock closure with a gold frame," Panera described the accessory in the news release. "The stylish structured accessory also features a detachable gold chain shoulder strap, a custom metal Panera 'P' emblem, and an insulated lining." The company unveiled its new Croissant Toast Sandwiches on April 16 that featured a new-to-menu sliced bread made from croissant dough. The sandwich is available in two limited-time varieties, including: Croque Monsieur Croissant Toast: Features Black Forest ham, melty provolone and asiago cheeses, and a caramelized onion and gruyere spread. Fromage Croissant Toast: Features melty provolone and American cheeses, caramelized onions, arugula, and garlic aioli. 'Our new Croissant Toasts are an innovative gamechanger for our sandwich menu," said Scott Uehlein, Vice President of Culinary, Panera Bread, in a news release on April 16. "These unique sandwiches are curated with an all-butter, flaky croissant sliced bread, delivering a truly delicious product and experience like nothing Panera has had on its menu before." Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Panera unveils the Croissant Clutch, an insulated fashion accessory
Associated Press
30-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
PANERA BREAD SERVES UP FLAKY FASHION STATEMENT WITH DEBUT OF NEW 'CROISSANT CLUTCH'
The expert in all things bread returns with the latest in carb couture; a limited-edition clutch inspired by its new Croissant Toast Sandwiches that serves up both style and function ST. LOUIS, April 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Panera, the brand that brought you the viral Baguette Bag, is back with more carb couture for the spring season. Enter the Croissant Clutch: Panera's take on the it-bag of the season, inspired by the buttery, flaky perfection of Panera's new Croissant Toast Sandwiches. As croissant-shaped accessories take center stage on the runway this year, Panera debuts a limited-edition bag that's equal parts style and function. Unlike runway croissant clutches, the Panera Croissant Clutch is perfectly sized to fit an actual Croissant Toast Sandwich and insulated to keep it warm for a delicious meal on-the-go. The Panera Croissant Clutch is all about serving looks and savoring flavor, as it celebrates the launch of Panera's latest menu innovation, which has quickly become one of its top selling sandwiches. The on-trend brown clutch is constructed with a pleated design reminiscent of the flaky layers of a croissant, a gusset with accordion sides and kiss-lock closure with a gold frame. The stylish structured accessory also features a detachable gold chain shoulder strap, a custom metal Panera 'P' emblem, and an insulated lining. 'Just as our new Croissant Toast Sandwiches bring an exciting twist to mealtime, the Croissant Clutch celebrates the innovative flavors of our spring menu in signature Panera style,' said Mark Shambura, Chief Marketing Officer at Panera Bread. 'We are always exploring new ways to connect with our guests, from craveable meals to playful expressions of our brand – including this unique fusion of food, function and fashion.' Panera's new Croissant Toast Sandwiches launched earlier this month and feature a new-to-menu sliced bread made from buttery, flaky croissant dough. This crave-worthy, first-of-its-kind Panera sandwich offering is available in two limited-time varieties that have quickly become guest favorites: The special-edition Croissant Clutch is available starting today at for $39.50 (plus tax) while supplies last. Each clutch purchase comes with a $15 Panera Bread® gift card, so you can order your next meal at your local Panera® Cafe and enjoy it in style. To order your next Panera meal, visit or download the Panera app today. About Panera Bread Our first cafe opened in 1987, founded with a secret sourdough starter and the belief that the best part of bread is sharing it. That vision led to the invention of the Fast Casual category with Panera at the forefront, serving as America's kitchen table centered around our delicious menu of chef-curated recipes that are crafted with care by our team members. We make food that we are proud to serve our own families, from crave-worthy soups, salads and sandwiches to mac & cheese and sweets. Each recipe is filled with ingredients we feel good about and none of those we don't because we are committed to serving our guests food that feels good in the moment and long after. While our company is now more than 2,200 cafes strong, our values and belief in the lasting power of a great meal remain as strong as ever. We spend each day filling bellies, building empowered teams and inspiring communities. Nothing beats breaking bread together. As of April 1, 2025 there were 2,223 cafes, company and franchise, in 48 states and Washington D.C., and in Ontario, Canada, operating under the Panera Bread® or Saint Louis Bread Co.® names. Panera Bread is part of Panera Brands, one of the largest fast casual restaurant companies in the U.S., comprised of Panera Bread®, Caribou Coffee® and Einstein Bros.® Bagels. For more information, visit or find us on X (@panerabread), Facebook ( Instagram (@panerabread) or TikTok (@panerabread). Media Contact Panera PR [email protected] View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Panera Bread
