Organic Frozen Treats: A Hit With Children And Parents

Parents rejoice! There is now a healthy frozen treat available that you can feel good about serving to your kids! Toronto-based company Fressy Bessie Foods Inc. has developed an organic popsicle known as an “ice lolly” that uses all-natural fruits and vegetables in place of artificial sugars, preservatives, and additives. The result is a healthy, and very tasty, frozen treat that kids adore.

Organic Frozen Treat: A Hit With Children And Parents

About Fressy Bessie

Operating under the tagline, “Fruit is nature’s candy,” Fressy Bessie has grown exponentially since it was first launched in 2014 and sold exclusively at farmer’s markets. Today, these popular ice lollies can be found at over 100 grocery stores throughout the Greater Toronto Area and will soon be coming to Ottawa!

“Canadians today are more health-conscious than ever before, and I think this is reflected in the food they choose to purchase and consume,” says Jackie Kwitko, founder and chief executive officer of Fressy Bessie Foods Inc., who uses only fresh, certified-organic ingredients in her products. “Parents want to give their children healthy snacks and ice lollies are a healthy and delicious alternative to things like ice cream and popsicles. Our products contain zero artificial ingredients or added sweeteners, and they are gluten free and 100 per cent vegan.”

The apple, mango, tropical or blueberry mango ice lollies are also ideal for people suffering from diabetes as they are low in carbohydrates and contain no artificial sugars. 

Frozen Treat Statistics

Canadians love their frozen treats. Data from market research firm Statista shows that Canadian consumers spent $3.7 billion on frozen desserts and treats in 2019, including ice cream, frozen yogurt, gelato and popsicles. However, sales of ice cream are in steady decline as people search out healthier alternatives that contain less sugar and lower fat content. Statista data shows that Canadians’ consumption of ice cream has fallen 45% over the past 15 years, dropping from a peak reached in 2005. At the same time, the market for healthy frozen alternatives has boomed during the same period.

Still, according to a study conducted by Public Health Ontario, 30% of Canadian children today are overweight or obese. And parents remain the single biggest influence on their kids current and future eating habits.

“Many products that appeal to children are often ones that parents do not feel good about serving to their growing families,” says Danielle Binns, CNP, a family nutritionist. “A child’s exposure to foods today can positively, or negatively, influence their eating habits as they mature.” 

Available Locations

With the support of her husband and daughter, Jackie Kwitko has managed to capitalize on the growing popularity of Fressy Bessie’s ice lollies, establishing agreements to sell the frozen treats in national grocery store chains such as Metro and Longo’s, as well as health-focused retailers such as Fiesta Farms, The Healthy Butcher, Nature’s Emporium, and Sweet Potato.

The popularity and demand for the popular Fressy Bessie ice lolly products continues to grow, and they will soon be available in new markets throughout Ontario, including Ottawa, as well as in Alberta, British Columbia, and Quebec.

Wholesome Frozen Treat

The end goal, says Ms. Kwitko, is to provide Canadians in every region of the country with a wholesome product that they can enjoy with their family.

“This isn’t just a business for me,” she says. “This is my passion. I started making organic ice lollies because I thought it was the right thing to do for my own daughter. To be able to share a product that I am proud of with other families is an honour.”

Click HERE to learn more about Fressy Bessie’s line of healthy frozen products! You can also connect with them on their Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages!

This article is sponsored by Fressy Bessie.

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