January 22nd, 2007 | Category: General
NEW YEAR, NEW PRODUCT, NEW GIANT COW?
Posted by: Turkey Hill Team
Every now and then something entirely new comes along in the world of ice cream and we’re happy to share with you that Turkey Hill has developed one of those “entirely new” products.
It’s called Duetto, and technically it’s not even an ice cream (at least not in the traditional sense). To be more specific, Duetto is a combination of vanilla soft serve and swirls of smooth, scoopable Venice ice. It is in select stores now (and more stores later on) and available in mango, raspberry, lemon, and cherry flavors.
So what makes Duetto something entirely new? Well, until now no major ice cream manufacturer has been able to package a soft-serve easy-scoop ice cream and smooth, scoopable water ice product like ours. That’s because Turkey Hill has found a method and recipe to keep the composition of both treats scoopable and soft at normal freezer temperatures.
Although some of the details of the Duetto recipe and manufacturing process are a secret, we can tell you that it has taken us more than a year of trial and error to perfect the recipe we’re using today. That’s a lot of tasting and scientific “analysis” by our research & development team, but we know you’ll be pleased with the results.
In fact, we’re so proud of our new product, we’ve painted one of our Giant Cows to resemble Cherry Duetto’s signature red and white swirl. That cow was featured at the 91st Annual PA Farm Show earlier this month and our team gave away 23,000 samples of Duetto on the opening weekend ALONE. We’ll take that as a good sign of things to come!
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83 Comments
I tried it and it was amazing…will keep trying all the flavors. Can not wait so “YUMMY.” Thank you
July 1st, 2007 at 10:07 amTRICIA - Glad you like the Duetto. The softness of the soft serve and the Venice ice is due to our special recipe. Kudos to our R&D team for that!
As for the size of the container, some of our ice creams use ingredients or processes that cost a bit more. Instead of packaging the ice cream in the standard container and charging a bit more for it, we decided to make the package slightly smaller in order to keep the price down. We talked to many of our customers about both options and most agree that the second is better. In the end, we hope that the quality of the what’s inside is all that matters!
SUSAN - Glad you liked the Duetto. The amount of cherry or other Venice ice flavors might vary from container to container. As for packaging pure soft serve, we’ll keep that in mind for our next flavor development meeting. Thanks for the suggestion!
February 21st, 2007 at 11:58 amFinally got to taste this Duetto. One thing I have to comment on…there was way more cherry ice than ice cream. I had to get a box of vanilla to add to the cherry ice to finish the box off. I think you should make it half and half. It was absolutely delicious when I got the mix of ice and ice cream just right. You should make vanilla soft serve in a container all by itself,,and chocolate too. Now that would be heaven!!
February 20th, 2007 at 11:58 amMy husband and I picked up the cherry/vanilla Duetto at our local store to try it out since “1/2 gallons” were on sale AND we had a coupon (thanks Turkey Hill!). We can’t get over how soft and creamy the gelati-type soft-serve ice cream is.. paired with the soft cherry ice that is suprizingly not rock hard.. absolutely amazing! We do have a question, though — why are there only 1.5 quarts in a Duetto container compared to the 1.75 quarts in other Turkey Hill containers? Does it have anything to do with the flavor or the newness of a product? What ever happened to a true half-gallon (2 QT) container of ice cream??
February 18th, 2007 at 11:57 amYou must be the 1st to distribute soft serve ice cream….Definately an answer to weight loss as I can satisfy my thurst for ice cream at home….
February 4th, 2007 at 11:57 amIs this anything like the Gelati? That was fabulous but our store doesn’t carry it anymore. Do you still make it and why can’t I find all the flavors in our local store? Can’t wait until we get the Duetto in our local grocery store. Sounds wonderful!
January 31st, 2007 at 9:49 pmHey, I only live in Newville which is only an hour and a half from Lancaster. Where is Duetto?? We need Duetto in our local store, Saylors Market. I keep checking and its not there yet. Please send them a bunch of flavors. Can’t wait to try it!!!!
January 31st, 2007 at 9:45 pmThanks!!
How does this compare to the Turkey Hill Gelati? I’ve been buying (and enjoying!) the Cherry Gelati here in Massachusetts for the last few months, long before ya’ll officially announced Duetto.
The complementary flavors and contrasting textures combine to make a really unique and delicious frozen dessert experience.
Kudos to Turkey Hill for another winner (though I really wish I could get more of your feature flavors up this way, I love that Coconut Cream Pie!)
January 29th, 2007 at 11:57 amI will look everywhere this week for this product. It sound wonderful. Tutkey Hill is the BEST and surprisingly enough keeps getting even better!
January 28th, 2007 at 11:56 amIf Ernie ever decides to retire, I would be very happy to replace him. I volunteer gladly!
Thanks
I think this is going to be another of your big hits with our family, and there are so many! My 6 year old son saw the picture and got excited. I’m so glad I live in P.A., and get easy access to all the flavors. Keep up the good work, and let me know if there is ever an opening in your taste testers dept.!
January 27th, 2007 at 1:56 pmYour new product sounds yummy, have not seen it at our local shop rite.
As always love your ice cream its the best, oh can’t forget to mention your superior green tea as well you other flavored drinks. Even put vending machine at our HomeDepot what a hit.
January 27th, 2007 at 12:15 pmsure beats soda any day.
Great work Turkey Hill
Can’t wait to get back to PA to try some.
January 26th, 2007 at 11:56 amI luv Turkey Hill products! I have 3 children and we luv “Partycake”:-) Uhhmmmm good!! Recently I tried the cherry Duetto and I think I like it better then the “Partycake”….I think:) It a really nice blend of icey & soft icecream…..I prefer Turkeyhill icecream because it always taste fresh…no matter what flavor!! Keep up the good work!!
January 25th, 2007 at 10:55 pmilove ice cream!
January 25th, 2007 at 7:55 pmJAVA & BARB - Thanks for your health-conscious suggestions. We’re always anxious to hear new ways to expand our low-carb or low-sugar lines.
KIM - Sorry you didn’t like the Cherry Duetto, but thank you very much for your comment. Hopefully the mango, raspberry or lemon Duetto flavors will suit you better. (Everyone seems to like the “exotic-ness” of the mango.)
AMANDA - Thanks for adding us to your blog list! We had talked about doing a blog for awhile and have been pleased with the reception it’s gotten so far.
NAT - If you’re living in Massachusetts, you might be in luck. Turkey Hill has already expanded into the Boston market, so depending on which part of the state you’re in, you might be able to find us!
PAMELA - As for Chicago, all we can say at this point is “definitely maybe.” Keep an eye on the blog for future updates about Turkey Hill’s Westward expansion.
JOAN - We’ll pass your suggestion for strawberry on to our research & development team. They meet on a regular basis to discuss new flavors and definitely take customer requests into consideration.
LEONA - Stay tuned to the Ice Cream Journal for updates about new flavors. This will be one of the first places we go to announce new products.
And to everyone else, thanks for your comments. We love hearing from so many fellow ice cream lovers!
January 25th, 2007 at 5:55 pmDuetto sounds great! I can’t wait to try it.
January 25th, 2007 at 1:55 pmI would like to be informed when a new flavor goes on sale, so that I can try it.
January 25th, 2007 at 11:32 amI saw the cow at the Farm Show and was puzzled at first as to the color of the cow, until I tasted duetto and it was really a nice taste. It balances well. This will be great over Summer too.
January 25th, 2007 at 7:54 amYummy…..
As an ex-Philadelphian, through contact with east coast friends, they’ve told me how wonderful Turkey Hill ice cream is. I have never heard of it while living in Philly 30 years ago. I can’t believe all the wonderful flavors you have come up with! I now live outside of Chicago, Illinois, and would like to see some “specialty” stores, like Whole Foods, carry your ice cream!!!! Please, will you ever be able to distribute some of your wonderful frozen treats out here!!!! I’m tired of the same old big name ice cream products.
January 24th, 2007 at 8:54 pmSounds delicious!! I’ll be sure to look for it on my next shopping trip. My family just loves your ice cream, we eat it all the time, even on vacation (at Knoebels amusement park)!
Deb Dawson
January 24th, 2007 at 6:54 pmDowningtown, PA
I don’t know if this is available where I live (I’m from Lancaster, but living in Mass. these days!) I hope to find it!
January 24th, 2007 at 5:54 pmI L…O…V…E soft ice-cream. I will always leave ice-cream out for a few minutes prior to eating. I cannot wait to sample it. By the sounds of it is a “hit” already.
January 24th, 2007 at 11:53 amDuetto is simply delicious.
Congratulations to Turkey Hill.
The Best Ice Cream this side of Heaven
January 24th, 2007 at 11:53 amIf anyone has not tried the Party Cake flavor of Turkey Hill you are in for a surpise to your taste buds. It is so delicious that I have actually eaten the whole container in a day. You take just one spoonful and then it is one spoonful after the other till it is gone. I cannot put into words just how wonderful this flavor it. Hey just have this at your next birthday party and forget the cake. This flavor has it all the icing the cake and the ice cream !!Yum Yum!
January 24th, 2007 at 11:53 amThe cherry is out of this world!!!!!It is very hard to find. But when I do look out because I stock up.
January 24th, 2007 at 7:53 amI have tried your Cherry Duetto and it is delicious. It’s great for an after-dinner dessert because of its cool,light texture and taste. Cherry is the only flavor that has been available in our area and that was several months ago. I have not seen it available in my area since then.
January 24th, 2007 at 1:52 amHope the stores I shop in carry your new Duetto so I can try it.
January 23rd, 2007 at 9:52 pmTERRIFIC!
January 23rd, 2007 at 8:49 pmThe New Duetto is the best yet ! there are 2 boxes in my freezer right now of the cherry / soft serve vanilla !
January 23rd, 2007 at 7:48 pm” OH its so good “
Jackie
Well, I just want to say that I think Turkey Hill Ice Cream is the best. I love it. My favorite flavor is Phidelphia vanilla. YES, plain old vanilla. Love it. It has the greatest old fasion ice cream shop taste. I just ooohhh and aaahhh the whole time I’m eating it!!!!!!
January 23rd, 2007 at 7:20 pmHi Turkey Hill, Whenever I scream for ice cream it must be Turkey Hill or nothing. Its the best darn ice cream around, How about ice cream with dried cherries or cranberries? When I have vanilla I put a hand ful of dried cherries in it. Yummy Thanks for a wonderful product
January 23rd, 2007 at 7:15 pmSounds great! Can you let us know what areas are going to be stocking it?
January 23rd, 2007 at 3:47 pmJust had some Mango Duetto today….loved it!!
Thanks TH for the IC!!!
January 23rd, 2007 at 3:19 pmI have tried this-cherry sorbet with vanilla soft serve. I though YUM, but ….. the cherry is similar to cough syrup - way too powerful!!!! YUCK. I have not seen the other flavors, will try them if I do though!
January 23rd, 2007 at 1:47 pmSounds great but as a weight watcher need to know the contents and calories…I keep hoping for Turkey Hill to come out with a sherbert made with Splenda….It would be great
January 23rd, 2007 at 1:18 pmIf only more flavors could be added that are low carb. There are only three that I know of … make more! Thanks.
January 23rd, 2007 at 12:47 pmDuettos! Sounds like a musical treat!
January 23rd, 2007 at 12:07 pmBut you are describing an edible treat,
and I feel left out! You handed out samples at the fair, and I wasn’t there! Sure would love to have had a sample! Sounds great!
TURDEY IS THE BEST, WITHOUT DOUBT! My son-in-law is diabetic, but craves ice cream. He loves the carb control product.
January 23rd, 2007 at 11:25 amthanks for meeting the need so deliciously!
I just can’t wait to find the duetto in my grocery store !! Imagine the possibilities! The summertime with blueberries swirlled in it, 4th of July, Valentines Day desserts, George Washington B-day dessert. I’ll be watching for it at Giant and Weis’s. Thanks for a new item. Jean R.
January 23rd, 2007 at 11:11 ami think party cake ice cream is the best!
January 23rd, 2007 at 11:07 amWe can’t say enough how happy we are too see so many of you on the Ice Cream Journal. Thanks for reading and commenting!
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Many of you seem very anxious to buy Duetto in your local stores (who can blame you?). We’ll talk about where you can buy Duetto in greater detail in our next entry, which will be posted in a few days.
January 23rd, 2007 at 10:59 amYou have my mouth watering for Duetto
January 23rd, 2007 at 10:41 amIf it wasn’t so darn cold out (18 degrees) I’d run out & buy it right now!!
Sounds like something worth trying…can’t wait to find it in the store!!
January 22nd, 2007 at 9:44 pmI ENJOY TURKEY HILL VERY MUCH. I BUY WHEN IT IS ON SALE AND BUY SEVERAL 1/2 GALLONS TO KEEP FOR FUTURE EATING. THE TROUBLE WITH THE LOCAL STORES, IS THAT THEY PUT A DIFFERENT BRAND ON SALE EACH WEEK, SO IF T/H OR BRY IS NOT ON SALE, I HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL. IT DROP AS MUCH AS A $1 TO $1.50. A BIG DIFFERENCE TO CONSIDER IN THESE TIMES. IT WOULD BE NICE TO RECEIVE COUPONS WHERE BUY ONE, GET ANOTHER FREE OR 1/2 PRICE. I GENERALLY BUY 2 1/2 GALLONS AT A TIME, AS MY WIFE ONLY LIKES VANILLA, WHERE I LIKE TO TRY VARIETY. REALLY LIKE THE CHERRY AND BUTTER PECAN.
January 22nd, 2007 at 8:44 pmWe buy only Turkey Hill Icecream and have for quite a few years. None of the other manufacturers of Ice cream measure up. We have tried all of the flavors at one time or another but we have a few select favorites and Eagles Touchdown is one of them. My whole family is anxious to try your new soft serve,Duetto. At our house we all agree: If it’s not Turkey Hill, it’s not icecream.
January 22nd, 2007 at 8:43 pmThe best ever
January 22nd, 2007 at 8:43 pmI love your products, I can’t wait til it comes in my market.
January 22nd, 2007 at 7:43 pmI tried the Cherry Duetto, it is great. I have Turkey Hill Ice Cream almost every night, I love all the flavors as long as its Turkey Hill.Keep the flavors coming.
January 22nd, 2007 at 7:43 pmI love your frozen yougert — hope Wegmen’s in Syracuse will be carrying all the new flavors.
January 22nd, 2007 at 7:42 pmThis one sounds great! How soon can I pick it up at my local Shop Rite at Haldeman Ave & Roosevelt Blvd in Philadelphia?
January 22nd, 2007 at 7:39 pmSounds like the tastes of Philly. can’t wait to try it. Can’t tell my husband about it, ’cause he’ll have me running out to get it.
January 22nd, 2007 at 7:27 pmYou make THE very best “no sugar added” ice cream in the country. I love your Cherry Fudge one, and do wish more stores carried all your “no sugar added” flavors. For those of us who cannot have the–real–thing, you are doing a huge service.
January 22nd, 2007 at 7:20 pmThank You,
Marie B.
It sounds wonderful!! I can’t wait to try it!! Turkey Hill is the absolute BEST in ice creams and frozen desserts.
January 22nd, 2007 at 7:13 pmI have tried the raspberry flavor it is so good. it is rather refreshing and has such a full flavor. looking forward to trying the other flavors.I also am very fond of cowa, i collect them, do you have a small cow that can be purchased thanking you for such a good product lorraine macleod
January 22nd, 2007 at 7:00 pmThe Turkey Hill ‘Duetto’ soft serve/cherry Venice ice is the best ever! I grew up in New York City, and the Italian ices were so smooth and yummy. I can say that your Turkey Hill ‘Duetto’ rivals the NYC ices from the 60’s. I bought it and will buy it again. Delicioso.
January 22nd, 2007 at 6:39 pmThe Duetto rocks! It is the only ice cream that my picky family can agree on. Even better then the gelato in Italy! Are there any future plans in the works for more flavors
January 22nd, 2007 at 6:39 pmAnything from Turkey Hill is just the very best! I have grown up on TH Ice Cream, no matter what season….I think Choc Marshmallow and Mint Choc Chip are my favs! Thanks for keeping such a wonderful product pretty much the same all these years! A TH lvr forever! Cindy
January 22nd, 2007 at 6:38 pmI can’t wait to try the ice-cream. I’m askin to go to the store now!
January 22nd, 2007 at 6:34 pmnow lets see it in low fat yougurt. I absolutley love the mint cookies and cream in the low fat yogurt.
January 22nd, 2007 at 6:29 pmIF DUETTO IS AS GOOD AS YOUR ICE CREAM, I CAN’T WAIT TO TASTE IT. I’M SURE IT WILL BE AS GOOD AS YOUR ICE CREAM PRODUCTS.
January 22nd, 2007 at 6:27 pmYour Duetto sounds great! I’ll look for it tomorrow and hope our area stores have it!
January 22nd, 2007 at 5:52 pmThe new product sounds great ! I hope it tastes like gelato from Italy
January 22nd, 2007 at 5:52 pmHaven’t tried it yet,will be waiting for it to come to my area.
January 22nd, 2007 at 5:49 pmJust reading over the comments, ive never tried this brand but i will when i go to the store later today. Can’t wait. anyone have any suggestions, any low fat versions.
January 22nd, 2007 at 5:29 pmHi all! Thanks for reading and thanks for all of your comments. As soon as you all try it, we’d be happy to hear your feedback.
To all of our new readers, you should know that we choose a handful of commenters at random each month to receive various ice cream-related prizes. Just some extra incentive to read and leave a comment or two!
PAUL - The Cherry Duetto has 19 grams of sugar and 7 percent carbs per serving size.
January 22nd, 2007 at 5:26 pmThe thought of ice cream in the winter just turns me off. But my mouth is just watering reading about your new soft serve and water ice treat! Sure hope my store is one of the lucky ones to carry this new product. Yummy!
Edie
January 22nd, 2007 at 5:17 pmThe very Best ice cream ever!!
January 22nd, 2007 at 5:09 pmWe always have it on hand for our 6 grandchildren!!
what is the sugar content of this marvelous treat? I am a diabetic who loves Turkey Hill.I also only allow my twins to eat it too.
January 22nd, 2007 at 4:36 pmYour new product sounds delicious. Can’t wait to try it. I love your icecream and I think Tin Roof Sundae is my favorite. Do you have any coupons to share?
January 22nd, 2007 at 4:36 pmthis must be similar to the Gelato type of ice cream you had over the summertime - that was delish…can’t wait to try this new combination.
January 22nd, 2007 at 4:36 pmThis sounds absolutely delicious. Can’t wait to go to the local store and see if its there. I sure hope so!!!
January 22nd, 2007 at 4:35 pmIt looks good be glad when it is in my area. Sure I am going to like it. Smile
January 22nd, 2007 at 4:21 pmTried it at the Farm Show! It was great! Will definitely buy and recommend!!!!
January 22nd, 2007 at 4:16 pmI can’t wait to try this. Sounds like a great idea. I hope to see it in my local grocer soon!
January 22nd, 2007 at 4:12 pmi have loved coming onto your site before, and my grandkids play your games all the time. this will just add to the enjoyment. i usually eat a bowl of ice cream when doing my sweepstaking entries. right now i have turkey hill butter pecan in my dish. keep coming up with the best flavors(except 1 or 2 exotic ones from nameless other companies)around !
January 22nd, 2007 at 11:52 amI CANT WAIT TO TRY DUETTO HOWEVER THE STORE I ALWAYS SHOP IN DOESNT HAVE IT BUT I WILL KEEP LOOKING LOVE TURKEY HILL!!!
January 22nd, 2007 at 11:26 amI sincerely hope Duetto is in my area,Holyoke, Ma. If not, really soon. It sounds like an exciting product to try. My dad was an ice cream maker by trade, so I know pretty much, how important a good product is to the maker. I saw first hand how specialties were made in molds. Extrodinary, to say the least. Best wishes on your new venture.
January 22nd, 2007 at 11:21 amI love any product you make…..
I can’t wait to eat it! You guys have the creamiest, richest ice cream - HOOD who? Breyers HUH
Turkey Hill 4 eva!
January 22nd, 2007 at 11:12 amI once had an individual size Turkey hill cup like a hoodsie but so much better! I wish they’d market those in my area!
January 22nd, 2007 at 10:08 amTried your duetto cherry ice cream at the Farm Show and it was great. Thank you for a new great taste.
January 22nd, 2007 at 10:03 amwhy can’t we get just plain strawberry ice cream like what is in the neopolitan ice cream? I can only find strawberries and cream.
January 22nd, 2007 at 9:54 amJust when you’d thought you’d seen it all…an ice cream blog. When I got the TH email I was a little skeptical, but after reading these posts, I’m impressed! What a well-thought-out undertaking. I love reading blogs in my down time and the Ice Cream Journal just got added to my bookmarks. Good work guys, from a former Lancaster County resident (I grew up about 15 mins from the “real” Turkey Hill!).
January 22nd, 2007 at 8:53 amSounds delicious, can’t wait to find it at my local store, will try all favors.
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