Baskin-Robbins Retires Five Famous Flavors

According to Baskin-Robbins, as a celebration for 65 years of 31 flavors they will make room for new flavors on July 15, 2010 by retiring five of its signature flavors to the Deep Freeze.

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The five retiring flavors consist of: French Vanilla (1945), Apple Pie a La Mode (1976), Superfudge Truffle (2007), Campfire S'mores (1975), and Caramel Praline Cheesecake (2007). These retiring flavors will only be available until the end of July.

In the upcoming months, Baskin-Robbins flavor creators will conduct many sweet initiatives to honor Baskin-Robbins 65th birthday. Also, this fall they will hold a new flavor contest where voters will be able to select their favorite new flavors for Baskin-Robbins.

Since 1945, Baskin-Robbins has created more than 1,000 distinctive and tasty ice cream flavors. Currently, there are more than 5,800 Baskin-Robbins locations around the world, with more than 2,700 nationwide. Their top selling ice cream flavors include: Vanilla, Chocolate, Mint Chocolate Chip, Pralines 'n Cream, and Chocolate Chip. All of these are staying.

[pragmatist1]

Too bad about French Vanilla...regular Vanilla just isn't as flavorful or intense...was my only reason for going there...