Planet Based Foods to debut hemp-based vegan ice cream line

Planet Based Foods has expanded into the non-dairy frozen dessert category with a new line of hemp-based, organic vegan ice cream.

The produce line, which will be unveiled at this week”™s Natural Products Expo West, consists of four allergen-free ice cream flavors ”” butter pecan, chocolate, coffee chip and vanilla ”“ and are made with an organic hemp milk base and premium plant-based ingredients.

“With a sumptuous mouthfeel and creamy flavor, Planet Based Foods’ new organic vegan ice creams are a mouthwatering option for those with a dairy-free lifestyle, and for traditional ice cream lovers who want a conscious luxury that’s as good for the planet as it is for their taste buds,” said Robert Davis, chief innovation officer at Planet Based Foods. “We used our favorite dairy ice cream as inspiration because we want to appeal to as many people as possible. Our goal is to wow mainstream consumers with the taste and quality of our desserts, while also building awareness for hemp as a sustainable choice.”

The products have a suggested retail price of $7.99 per 14-ounce pint. The San Diego-based company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Planet Based Foods Global Inc., which is publicly traded on the U.S.-based OTCQB (OTCQB: PBFFF).