Food: Jeni's to offer banana bread ice cream

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Jeni's is offering banana bread ice cream.
Jeni's
Betsey Guzior
By Betsey Guzior – Bizwomen Editor, The Business Journals

It's the latest limited offering from the ice cream brand.

Jeni's Ice Cream is offering a new flavor — banana bread.

Founder Jeni Britton incorporated the flavors from her homemade banana bread recipe in the ice cream, containing ultra creamy banana bread custard, chocolate chip banana bread pieces and walnuts.

The flavor, available to reward members earlier this month, will be available in shops and on its website beginning April 27.

Wendy's brings its chili to grocery shelves

Wendy's homestyle chili will be available on grocery shelves later this year, in a partnership with Conagra Brands (NYSE: CAG).

Chili has been offered by Wendy's since its beginning in 1969.

"We worked closely with Wendy's culinary team to ensure we brought through the indulgent flavors and delicious ingredients of the Chili that has been a long-time staple on the Wendy's menu," said Juliette van de Walle, prepared chili brand lead at Conagra Brands.

Just Spices products come to U.S.

Kraft Heinz is bringing a European brand of spices to the U.S. this year.

Just Spices seasoning blends is part of Kraft Heinz' Taste Elevation line, first developed in Germany to raise the profile of spices. Kraft Heinz took an 85% stake a year ago.

More than 170 products make up Just Spice in five flavor profiles. Their mixes can be used to spice up breakfast, dinners and everything in between.

Gourmet brownies to expand in U.S.

Killer Brownie Co. has partnered with Nextbite to provide consumers across the U.S. with the Dayton-made gourmet brownies, reports The Dayton Business Journal.

The Killer Brownie desserts available through Nextbite include the Original Killer Brownie with layers of rich, fudgy brownie and folded with crunchy pecans that hug a layer of caramel sprinkled with chocolate chips. In addition to the Original Killer Brownie, the Nextbite offering for its partners includes many other unique dessert flavors: Cookie Dough Killer Brownie, Triple Chocolate Killer Brownie, Confetti Killer Brownie, Cookies and Cream Killer Brownie, Salted Caramel Killer Brownie and Peanut Butter Killer Brownie.

“We are honored and excited to be partnering with the innovative and creative team at Nextbite as a premium dessert for delivery,” said Chimene Mayne Ross, president and CCO of Killer Brownie Co. “Now even more fans across the U.S. will be able to enjoy a Killer Brownie as the dessert of choice, thanks to this partnership.”