Ice Cream News Roundup - September 1, 2025

OKINAWA, Japan (Sept. 1, 2025) - Yop Poolside Yogurt, a new specialty shop in Onna Village, Okinawa, officially opened its doors today. The shop, which began pre-opening service on August 15, features a lineup of yogurt ice creams made with fresh raw milk from pasture-raised cows, emphasizing natural sweetness and a light, refreshing texture. Precision-controlled ice cream machines ensure an immediately aromatic milk flavor followed by a clean finish. Plant-based options blended with Finnish oat milk “AVENATUR” are also available, alongside Tokyo-style rice flour hotcakes crafted by the Togoshi Ginza shop “Pedra Branca,” including Okinawa-exclusive offerings such as Bacon Egg Hotcakes and Fruit Platters³.

TOKYO, Japan (Sept. 1, 2025) - Lotte Co., Ltd. released its seasonal chestnut-flavored “Nama Choco Pie” today, expanding the chilled dessert series nationwide in supermarkets and drugstore refrigerated sections. Priced around ¥200 per single-serve piece, the confection features a moist sponge infused with chestnut purée, whipped cream, and a chestnut-colored chocolate coating. With a five-day shelf life under refrigeration, the autumn-themed treat aims to provide a convenient, utensil-free option for busy consumers seeking seasonal flavors⁴.