Crave Better Foods, makers of Chipwich ice cream cookie sandwiches, is pleased to announce the merger of the SOLERO organic fruit bar business from Iris Brands into its operations. The merged businesses will operate out of Crave Better Foods' home base of Connecticut. The transaction will create a partnership between Crave Better Foods and Josh Hochschuler and Steve Gill, the founders of Iris Brands and Talenti Gelato & Sorbetto. The terms of the combination are not being disclosed.

Pierre’s Peppermint Ice Cream and Peppermint Ice Cream Sandwiches are back! Both are available in stores now for all to enjoy. Are these Pierre’s perennial holiday favorites a part of your family’s traditions? Peppermint Stick contains delicious mint ice cream complemented by bits of red and green peppermint candy. It also goes well with mint cookies, a drizzle of hot fudge and a little whipped cream.

Alden’s Organic is launching two limited-edition ice creams, Peppermint Twist and Pumpkin Cheesecake. This year, the brand is pairing rich cheesecake ice cream with their classic pumpkin and adding peppermint candy pieces to their organic peppermint bark ice cream.