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Products & Launches

Eclipse Foods Launches Plant-Based Ice Cream Bonbons in US, “eclipseco” Debuts in Japan

Plant-based ice cream brand Eclipse Foods has announced the launch of a new product line, Eclipse Bonbons. This new addition to its portfolio introduces a series of non-dairy ice cream bonbons, developed by an award-winning chef to mimic the creamy texture and rich flavors traditionally associated with dairy-based ice cream. These bonbons combine ultra-creamy non-dairy ice cream with a velvety chocolate shell and a variety of crunchy toppings, designed to provide a luxurious taste experience. The launch will feature three flavors: Chocolate Hazelnut Truffle, Peanut Butter Pretzel, and Coffee Almond Crunch, which are scheduled for release in March 2024 in select US grocery stores. Thomas Bowman, the co-founder and CTO of Eclipse Foods, commented on the company’s dedication to producing plant-based alternatives that replicate the …

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Fairs & Events

Discover the Next Generation of Plant-Based Food

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Eclipse Ice Cream

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Investments & Finance

Eclipse Foods Secures $40M in Series B to “Completely Transform” the Dairy Industry

Eclipse Foods, a leader in plant-based dairy, announces it has raised over $40M in Series B funding led by Sozo Ventures, with participation from Khaled bin Alwaleed’s KBW Ventures. The latest round brings the startup’s total fundraising amount to more than $60M. Eclipse says the funds will accelerate the brand’s retail and food service growth, increase plant-based dairy R&D, build out a top team, and expand marketing. Founded in 2019, Eclipse produces plant-based ice cream said to be indistinguishable from real dairy. Using a blend of non-GMO ingredients, including cassava, corn, and potato, the company says it is capable of recreating virtually any milk product – from ice cream to cheese to spreads – with the same taste, texture and functionality as animal-based dairy.  The …

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Eclipse Milkshakes

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Fast Food

Eclipse Foods Partners with Smashburger to Launch Chain’s First Plant-Based Milkshakes

Plant-based dairy brand Eclipse Foods announces it is partnering with burger chain Smashburger to release the QSR industry’s first nationally available plant-based milkshakes. Offered in six flavors for $6.19 each, customers can now enjoy the Eclipse milkshakes at all US Smashburger locations, as well as order through mobile delivery apps.  Months in the making Available in Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry, Peanut Butter, Tangerine Dream and Oreo flavors, the milkshakes are the first plant-based offering for Smashburger, a leading “better burger” chain with more than 200 locations in 35 states. To create the milkshake innovations, Smashburger’s corporate chef, Ty Goerke, worked closely with Eclipse co-founder and James Beard-nominated chef Thomas Bowman for months to perfect the recipes.  “As part of Smashburger’s aggressive approach to menu innovation and …

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Food & Beverage

KLIMON Debuts Decadent Line of Almond-Based Ice Cream at Walmart

KLIMON, a maker of frozen dairy-free dessert pints, is launching its debut line of almond-based ice creams at select US Walmart stores, with a national release in the works.  Available in five decadent flavors, KLIMON says its products use a proprietary almond-based blend to deliver the same richness and texture of dairy ice cream.  The five flavors include:  Morning Brew – Coffee flavored ice cream with real almonds and fudge swirl. Caramel Brûlée: Salted caramel flavored dessert with chocolate cookie crumbs and a caramelized sugar swirl. Mint Condition: Mint ice cream with mini chocolate chips and a fudge swirl. Cherry Bomb: Cherry flavored ice cream with real bordeaux cherry chunks and cherry swirl. Sunrise Bang: Creamy orange flavor with cream flavored swirl. Dairy-free ice creams …

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Eclipse Dairy-Free Ice Cream

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Food & Beverage

Eclipse Foods to Grow Retail Footprint by 35% With Expansion Into 130+ Stores

Eclipse Foods, creators of dairy-like plant-based ice cream, announces the brand will expand to over 130 US stores, increasing its retail presence by 35% in March.  Building on last year’s expansion, which saw Eclipse debut in Whole Foods Markets throughout Northern California, the new rollout will bring Eclipse’s acclaimed ice cream to new stores including: Safeway Albertsons, Safeway Vons, and Safeway Pavilions (Southern California), Nugget Market (Northern California), and Harmon’s (Utah.) Best-selling flavors such as Cookie Butter, Dark Side of the Spoon, Mint Chip and Caramel Butter Pecan will be sold at all of the new locations, the company says. “Impossible Foods of Ice Cream” The rollout continues a path of rapid growth for Eclipse,  which makes premium plant-based ice cream that is indistinguishable from …

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Eclipse Dairy-Free Ice Cream

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Products & Launches

Eclipse Foods Expands Retail Footprint With Whole Foods Market Rollout in Northern California

Eclipse Foods, the US vegan ice cream producer, has announced a retail rollout in Whole Foods Market locations throughout Northern California. The move marks a significant milestone for the brand as it continues to expand its retail footprint and scale operations for its functional plant-based dairy platform.  Eclipse’s signature ice cream is made using its proprietary dairy platform that replicates micelles from plants to create alt dairy products using 100% plant-based ingredients. The brand claims its products mimic the exact taste, texture, and functionality found in conventional dairy, with 73% of blind taste participants finding Eclipse to be creamier than the bestselling conventional dairy ice cream equivalent.    Launched in 2019, Eclipse products are gluten-free and made without the use of soy, coconut, nuts, or stabilizers. …

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Food & Beverage

Eclipse Kicks Off the Summer Season With Limited Edition Plant-Based Flavors & Michelin Chef Collaborations

Eclipse Foods, creator of the first 100% plant-based dairy products that are indistinguishable from conventional dairy, recently announced the launch of its new chef-created exclusive plant-based ice cream flavors. The notable US chefs range from Michelin-rated to rising-star talents with 100% of the proceeds going to charity. 

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