![]() With the advent of animal-free dairy proteins developed using precision fermentation, it is somewhat surprising that HumanCo didn’t choose this route, which would have allowed it to develop vegan-friendly and dairy-identical ice creams with a very low carbon footprint. But while HumanCo claims its grass-fed, organic ice cream is a sustainable alternative for those who don’t want to give up dairy, studies suggest that products from grass-fed cattle still have a far greater environmental impact than plant-based options. Lochmead has encouraged the shift towards dairy, believing there is unmet demand for more ethical dairy products. Check out the illustrated Story of Coconut Bliss here.When HumanCo acquired a majority stake in Coconut Bliss in 2020, previous owner Lochmead Dairy retained a minority stake. Luna & Larry's Coconut Bliss is a supporter of the GMO Inside campaign and based in Eugene, Oregon. For more information about Coconut Bliss® products and where to buy it, visit. It is privately owned and based in Eugene, Oregon, and has been operating since February 2005. The company values ecological and social sustainability, and strives to use the highest quality and most ethically produced organic ingredients it can find. USDA-certified organic and Non-GMO verified, Coconut Bliss® is based on cholesterol-free coconut milk that is packed with lauric acid and medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), and sweetened with naturally low-glycemic agave syrup. Coconut Bliss® is the evolution of ice cream. Carrying on the tradition of quality and integrity, we continue to source ingredients that are certified organic, Non-GMO verified, certified Kosher, and fairly traded.īliss Unlimited, LLC was founded to create a satisfying ice cream without the health and ecological impacts associated with dairy, soy, or gluten. To this day Luna & Larryʼs Coconut Bliss is committed to creating the finest coconut milk-based ice cream products on the planet. Coconut Bliss can be found in most natural food stores and a growing number of conventional grocers, as well as scoop shops and smoothie bars. In 2005 Luna & Larryʼs Coconut Bliss began selling hand-packed pints to local natural food stores.īased in Eugene, Oregon, Luna and Larry have transformed their idea into a successful business with products available throughout the U.S. It was time to expand on the idea and share it with the world. With their new dairy-free, soy-free, gluten-free ice cream base, they began to experiment with many unique flavor combinations.Īfter months of tasting parties for friends and neighbors, they saw great potential in the product. Working with a simple, hand-crank ice cream maker purchased from Goodwill for $1.50, they came up with the perfect recipe: organic coconut milk sweetened only with agave. Inspired by the many uses of coconut milk in other cuisines, Luna and Larry decided to try it as a base for ice cream. The soy and rice-based ice creams left them wanting more, both in texture and integrity of ingredients. After giving up dairy, they found themselves unsatisfied with the ice cream alternatives that were available at the time. They found an inspiring social environment dedicated to sustainable lifestyle practices. Luna and Larryʼs Coconut Bliss® is a coconut milk-based ice cream available in seventeen flavors: Cappuccino, Cherry Amaretto, Chocolate Hazelnut Fudge, Chocolate Peanut Butter, Chocolate Walnut Brownie, Dark Chocolate, Ginger Cookie Caramel, Lunaberry Swirl, Mint Galactica, Mocha Maca Crunch, Naked Almond Fudge, Naked Coconut, Pineapple Coconut, Salted Caramel & Chocolate and Vanilla Island. Coconut Bliss also produces Naked Coconut, Strawberry Love, Café Latte and Dark Chocolate Bars.Ĭreators Luna Marcus and Larry Kaplowitz met at a permaculture educational center in Oregonʼs Willamette Valley.
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