LAKELAND, Fla. – In response to the lingering 90‑degree temperatures, Publix announced the arrival of its limited‑edition fall ice‑cream lineup at local stores. The grocery chain is offering the seasonal selections in both half‑gallon cartons and pint‑size containers, giving families a chance to enjoy autumn‑inspired treats while the summer heat persists.
Half‑gallon flavors
Bananas Foster: Banana‑flavored ice cream swirled with a brown‑sugar rum‑flavored ribbon.
Cinnamon Streusel Praline: Brown‑sugar ice cream with a cinnamon streusel swirl, sticky‑bun dough pieces and praline‑coated pecans.
Deep Dish Apple Pie: Apple‑flavored ice cream blended with brown‑sugar‑cinnamon sauce, real apple chunks and sugar‑rolled pie crust.
Eggnog: Rich eggnog‑flavored ice cream finished with a hint of nutmeg.
Peppermint Stick: Vanilla ice cream studded with festive peppermint candy bits.
Pumpkin Pie: Pumpkin‑pie flavored ice cream swirled with whipped‑cream ribbons and buttery pie‑crust pieces.
Rum Nut Bread Pudding: Vanilla‑rum raisin ice cream with cinnamon‑crème swirls, praline pecans and blondie brownie chunks.
Santa’s White Christmas: A blend of Barnie’s Santa’s White Christmas coffee mixed with cocoa espresso flakes.
Pint‑size flavors
Banana Nut Bread: Banana‑bread flavored ice cream with walnut pieces and banana‑sauce ribbons.
Bourbon Eggnog: Rich bourbon eggnog ice cream accented with nutmeg.
Candy Bar: Vanilla ice cream loaded with peanut‑butter cups, milk‑chocolate gems, baked chocolate truffles, pretzel bark and honey‑caramel swirls.
Chantilly Cake: White‑cake flavored ice cream with berry ribbons and almond‑flavored cake pieces.
Maple Chocolate Chip Pancake: Buttermilk‑maple ice cream with chocolate flakes, cake pieces and salty maple‑caramel swirls.
Peanut Butter & Jelly: Peanut‑butter ice cream with grape‑flavored swirls and PB&J cups.
Raspberry Elegance: White‑chocolate ice cream with raspberry‑sauce ribbons and white‑chocolate raspberry cups.
The company has not disclosed an exact end date for the seasonal offerings, nor have they confirmed which flavors will be stocked at each individual store. Customers are encouraged to visit their nearest Publix location soon to sample the new selections while supplies last.
Publix’s fall line arrives at a time when many Floridians are still coping with summer heat, offering a sweet way for families to welcome the cooler months ahead. The launch underscores the retailer’s ongoing strategy to refresh its grocery aisles with timely, themed products that appeal to local shoppers.
Original reporting: Tampa Bay Florida News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
