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Founder and CEO When Alex Kotrabiwat was brainstorming a name for his dairy-free ice cream brand, an ingredient he wanted to avoid came to mind: milk.
Klimon, which means “no milk” when read backwards, is launching five plant-based frozen dessert flavors in select Walmart stores in June 2022.
Now the company is expanding its retail footprint, signing a deal with 7-Eleven on Sept. 2.
The distribution agreement will see the company's products and new products initially launch in approximately 400 stores in Southern California, with a potential nationwide rollout soon thereafter.
“The KLIMON motto is ‘No Dairy. No Difference,’” Kotrabiwat said in a statement. “We’re meeting the needs of those who want a plant-based option, but our product is so creamy and delicious that any ice cream lover on the go will be happy with the treat they get at any 7-Eleven.”
Items available at 7-Eleven include individually wrapped Climon Dairy-Free Ultra Creamy Ice Cream Sandwiches (Vanilla Goldie Luxe and Horchata Churro Chata) and four flavors of ice cream: Cherry Bomb, Choco PB Cup, Banana Unana, and Ooi Gooi, which is a salted chocolate topped with walnuts, marshmallows, and caramel swirls.
Demand for our products is increasing as consumers increasingly shift from dairy to non-dairy frozen products.
that Global Non-dairy Frozen Desserts Market According to data from Grand View Research, it was valued at USD 5.4 billion in 2021 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.7% from 2022 to 2030.
In August, the company also Signed with competitive foodie Takeru Kobayashi. This highlights the growing trend toward plant-based products in the United States. In the summer, Kobayashi's competitors Joey Chestnut sparks controversy He takes a stand in the competitive world of eating out, particularly with regards to his deal with plant-based meat maker Impossible Foods.
