A Year to Savour: Looking Back at 2025 with New Forest Ice Cream
A Year to Savour
A Year of Recognition
2025 was a year to celebrate quality. We were proud to receive further recognition for our products, including Great Taste Awards that reaffirm our commitment to exceptional flavour, texture and craftsmanship.
These awards are a reflection of the passion behind every batch, from sourcing the finest ingredients to perfecting recipes that perform beautifully in both retail and hospitality settings.
New Flavours, New Favourites
This year saw the launch of several exciting flavours that quickly became customer favourites. From indulgent classics to more adventurous combinations, our development kitchen has been busier than ever.
Highlights included:
Seasonal favourites that brought nostalgia and comfort
New flavour profiles inspired by customer feedback and emerging trends
Early teasers of our 2026 flavours, designed to excite chefs and consumers alike
New 2026 Flavours:
- Blackcurrant Clotted Cream
- Custard Cream
- Coconut & Pineapple
Each new release is carefully tested to ensure it delivers on flavour, consistency and versatility, whether it’s served by the scoop, paired with desserts, or used as part of a signature dish.
Growing Together with Our Trade Partners
This year also saw us working closely with more cafés, restaurants, pubs and hospitality partners than ever before.
From supporting menu development and seasonal planning to offering freezer-to-table dessert solutions and bespoke menu design, our focus has been on helping our partners succeed, especially during busy periods when reliability and quality matter most.
We’re incredibly grateful for the trust placed in us by our trade customers, and we’re excited to keep building those relationships into the year ahead.
Ice Cream: Not Just for Summer
One of the biggest shifts we’ve seen this year is the continued rise of ice cream as a year-round menu essential. Winter desserts, festive flavours, warm-and-cold pairings and indulgent comfort food have all played a part in keeping ice cream firmly on menus well beyond the summer months.
It’s a trend we’re proud to support with a growing range of flavours and formats designed for every season.
Looking Ahead to 2026
As we step into the new year, we’re excited about what’s to come, from innovative new flavours and plant-based developments to continued investment in sustainability and service.
Thank you to everyone who’s been part of our journey this year – our customers, partners, suppliers and the wider New Forest Ice Cream community.
Here’s to another year of great taste, great partnerships and even more scoops shared.
If you’d like to find out more about our range, upcoming flavours or how we can support your business in 2026, we’d love to hear from you.