Ice cream aficionados, get ready to share your favorite summertime treat with your furry friends. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, renowned for its innovative flavor combinations, has teamed up with Ollie, a human-grade dog food brand, to introduce a delectable new ice cream designed specifically for dogs.
Featuring the beloved flavor combination of peanut butter and banana, this non-dairy delight promises to satisfy canine cravings with its sweet and salty swirls of premium ingredients. Co-founder and CEO of Van Leeuwen, Ben Van Leeuwen, expressed excitement about the collaboration, emphasizing its appeal to both dogs and their owners.
“We’re excited to partner with Ollie to create an extra special treat for pups. It’s the perfect flavor combo – my dog Hachi and our office dogs taste-tested it and could not get enough of it. We hope yours will love it too,” remarked Ben Van Leeuwen.
Notably, the ice cream uses all dog-safe, premium ingredients, meeting the rigorous quality standards of both Ollie and Van Leeuwen. While designed with canine companions in mind, the indulgent flavor profile makes it technically edible for humans as well, although separate pints are advised.
Ollie’s CEO, Nick Stafford, echoed the sentiment, emphasizing the commitment to quality and the well-being of dogs. “At Ollie, quality is always top of mind. Not just when it comes to sourcing our fresh ingredients, but also the quality of our dogs’ lives,” said Stafford. “We want dogs to live long, healthy lives filled with the joy and adoration they deserve, fueled by the nutrition they need.”
To celebrate the launch, Van Leeuwen and Ollie are hosting a series of ice cream truck events across the East and West Coasts, where dogs can sample the new flavor alongside their human companions. Dates include stops in New York City and Venice, California, offering free scoops for both pups and their owners.
For those eager to indulge their four-legged friends at home, the new ice cream is available at Van Leeuwen scoop shops nationwide, most physical Petco locations, and online at petco.com. Ollie subscribers can also add it to their orders, with a special promotion offering a free pint for new sign-ups between June 3-13.
So treat your faithful companion to a scoop of happiness this summer – after all, your very best friend deserves nothing but the best.
