Ice cream maker scoops Co-op listing

A LEEDS-based ice cream brand has won a contract to supply more than 83 Co-op stores across the North.
 
Northern Bloc, which launched in 2015, is supplying three new flavours to the retailer – Chocolate and Sea Salt, Ginger Caramel and Hazelnut with Tonka Bean, which are all gluten and additive free, suitable for vegetarians and made with natural products.  

Dirk Mischendahl, director of Northern Bloc, said: “We’re thrilled to be working with the Co-op, which is well-known for championing artisan and local producers. As a proud Yorkshire brand we know that the North has always been a melting pot of innovation which has inspired us to create indulgent, cutting-edge flavours that pay homage to the traditional, whilst adding a fresh modern twist.”

Caroline Thompson, Co-op’s senior buyer for frozen, added: “Northern Bloc is a really exciting new urban ice-cream brand that is fanatical about creating decadent and delicious deserts that people can enjoy all year round. Made in the heart of Yorkshire, we’re confident that our customers right across the North are going to enjoy it.”