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{{Short description|Ice cream flavor with peanut butter cups}}
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'''Moose Tracks''' is a branded flavor of [[ice cream]] owned and licensed by Denali Flavors Inc.<ref name="Holden 2013">{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Fgi6_euy6_UC&pg=PT40|title=Starting an Online Business For Dummies|publisher=[[John Wiley & Sons]]|date=2013|author=Holden, Greg|page=pt40}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=O3EnAQAAIAAJ|title=U.S. News & World Report|publisher=|date=2007|page=pt76}}</ref> that is manufactured by different companies under various brands. The Original Moose Tracks product description is as follows, "vanilla ice cream with peanut butter cups and famous Moose Tracks fudge".<ref name="nashvillescene.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.nashvillescene.com/bites/archives/2015/06/29/help-yourself-to-free-moose-tracks-ice-cream-and-help-house-veterans|title=Help Yourself to Free Moose Tracks Ice Cream and Help House Veterans|work=Nashville Scene|accessdate=5 February 2016|last=Lassiter|first=Lesley|date=29 June 2015}}</ref><ref name="moosetracks.com">{{cite web|url=https://moosetracks.com/products/moose-tracks-ice-cream/|title=Moose Tracks Ice Cream|last=|first=|date=|work=Denali Moose Tracks|accessdate=21 September 2017}}</ref>
'''Moose Tracks''' is a branded flavor of [[ice cream]] owned and licensed by Denali Flavors Inc.<ref name="Holden 2013">{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Fgi6_euy6_UC&pg=PT40|title=Starting an Online Business For Dummies|publisher=[[John Wiley & Sons]]|date=2013|author=Holden, Greg|page=pt40|isbn=9781118652015 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=O3EnAQAAIAAJ|title=U.S. News & World Report|publisher=|date=2007|page=pt76}}</ref> that is manufactured by different companies under various brands. The Original Moose Tracks product description is: "vanilla ice cream with peanut butter cups and famous Moose Tracks fudge".<ref name="nashvillescene.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.nashvillescene.com/bites/archives/2015/06/29/help-yourself-to-free-moose-tracks-ice-cream-and-help-house-veterans|title=Help Yourself to Free Moose Tracks Ice Cream and Help House Veterans|work=Nashville Scene|accessdate=5 February 2016|last=Lassiter|first=Lesley|date=29 June 2015|archive-date=9 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909060235/http://www.nashvillescene.com/bites/archives/2015/06/29/help-yourself-to-free-moose-tracks-ice-cream-and-help-house-veterans|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="moosetracks.com">{{cite web|url=https://moosetracks.com/products/moose-tracks-ice-cream/|title=Moose Tracks Ice Cream|last=|first=|date=|work=Denali Moose Tracks|accessdate=21 September 2017}}</ref>


There are many iterations of Moose Tracks, including chocolate, mint, and brownie. Light varieties of the ice cream are produced, which have fewer calories compared to full-calorie versions.<ref name="nashvillescene.com" /> Additionally, a frozen yogurt variety is produced.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.kemps.com/freezer/frozen-yogurt/moose-tracks-frozen-yogurt-48-oz/|title=Kemps|website=www.kemps.com|access-date=2017-09-21}}</ref> The brand's mascot is the Moose Tracks moose.<ref name="Holden 2013" />
There are many iterations of Moose Tracks, including chocolate, mint, and brownie. Light varieties of the ice cream are produced, which have fewer calories compared to full-calorie versions.<ref name="nashvillescene.com" /> Additionally, a frozen yogurt variety is produced.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.kemps.com/freezer/frozen-yogurt/moose-tracks-frozen-yogurt-48-oz/|title=Kemps|website=www.kemps.com|access-date=2017-09-21|archive-date=2017-09-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170922003643/http://www.kemps.com/freezer/frozen-yogurt/moose-tracks-frozen-yogurt-48-oz/|url-status=dead}}</ref> The brand's mascot is the Moose Tracks moose.<ref name="Holden 2013" />


The first scoop of Moose Tracks was tasted in July of 1988. The name “Moose Tracks” came from a mini golf course in Marquette, Michigan located in the [[Upper Peninsula of Michigan]], which was right down the street from Jilbert's Dairy, the first ice cream shop to carry Original Moose Tracks.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://moosetracks.com/blog/general/moose-tracks-is-30|title=Moose Tracks is 30!|date=2018-07-25|website=Moose Tracks|language=en-US|access-date=2019-08-23}}</ref>
The first scoop of Moose Tracks was tasted in July 1988. The name “Moose Tracks” came from a mini golf course in [[Marquette, Michigan]] located in the [[Upper Peninsula of Michigan]], which was right down the street from Jilbert's Dairy,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://jilbertdairy.com/ |title=Jibert's Dairy}}</ref> the first ice cream shop to carry Original Moose Tracks.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://moosetracks.com/blog/general/moose-tracks-is-30|title=Moose Tracks is 30!|date=2018-07-25|website=Moose Tracks|language=en-US|access-date=2019-08-23|archive-date=2019-08-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190823215527/https://moosetracks.com/blog/general/moose-tracks-is-30|url-status=dead}}</ref>


== Brands ==
== Brands ==
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* Glacier Mint Moose Tracks
* Glacier Mint Moose Tracks
* Chocolate Peanut Butter Moose Tracks
* Chocolate Peanut Butter Moose Tracks
Denali Flavors also licenses several other flavors:<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://moosetracks.com/products/caramel-caribou-other-classics/|title=Caramel Caribou and Other Classic Ice Creams|work=Denali Moose Tracks|access-date=2017-09-21|language=en-US}}</ref>
Denali Flavors also licenses several other flavors:<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://moosetracks.com/products/caramel-caribou-other-classics/|title=Caramel Caribou and Other Classic Ice Creams|work=Denali Moose Tracks|access-date=2017-09-21|language=en-US|archive-date=2017-09-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170922050531/https://moosetracks.com/products/caramel-caribou-other-classics/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* Caramel Caribou
* Caramel Caribou
* Salty Caramel Caribou
* Salty Caramel Caribou
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==Snack mix==
==Snack mix==
Denali Flavors and Georgia Nut Company in Skokie, Illinois collaborated to create a [[trail mix]] brand based upon the Moose Tracks flavor.<ref name="grbj.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.grbj.com/articles/82381-ice-cream-brand-partners-on-snack-line|title=Ice cream brand partners on snack line|publisher=|accessdate=5 February 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180921051520if_/https://www.grbj.com/articles/82381-ice-cream-brand-partners-on-snack-line?v=preview|last=Dewey|first=Charlsie|archive-date=21 September 2018|date=15 May 2015|website= Grand Rapids Business Journal}}</ref> Moose Tracks Snack mix is available at Walgreens in the Nice! brand.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://pushupspastapinot.com/2016/04/29/friday-favorites-20/|title=Friday Favorites Number 20|author=Jamie|date=29 April 2016|website=Pushups, Pasta, & Pinot Grigio|access-date=}}</ref>
Denali Flavors and Georgia Nut Company in Skokie, Illinois collaborated to create a [[trail mix]] brand based upon the Moose Tracks flavor.<ref name="grbj.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.grbj.com/articles/82381-ice-cream-brand-partners-on-snack-line|title=Ice cream brand partners on snack line|publisher=|accessdate=5 February 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180921051520if_/https://www.grbj.com/articles/82381-ice-cream-brand-partners-on-snack-line?v=preview|last=Dewey|first=Charlsie|archive-date=21 September 2018|date=15 May 2015|website= Grand Rapids Business Journal}}</ref> Moose Tracks Snack mix is available at Walgreens in the Nice! brand.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://pushupspastapinot.com/2016/04/29/friday-favorites-20/|title=Friday Favorites Number 20|author=Jamie|date=29 April 2016|website=Pushups, Pasta, & Pinot Grigio|access-date=|archive-date=22 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170922002145/https://pushupspastapinot.com/2016/04/29/friday-favorites-20/|url-status=dead}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
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==Further reading==
==Further reading==
* {{cite web|url=http://www.masslive.com/food/2014/09/sams_club_ice_cream_review.html|title=Sam's Choice Denali Moose Tracks ice cream review: The mix-ins elevate this treat|work=masslive.com|accessdate=5 February 2016}}
* {{cite web|url=http://www.masslive.com/food/2014/09/sams_club_ice_cream_review.html|title=Sam's Choice Denali Moose Tracks ice cream review: The mix-ins elevate this treat|work=masslive.com|date=9 September 2014 |accessdate=5 February 2016}}
* {{cite web|url=http://www.boiseweekly.com/boise/denali-delivers-10000-scoops-of-moose-tracks-ice-cream-to-boise-patrons/Content?oid=3535299|title=Denali Delivers 10,000 Scoops of Moose Tracks Ice Cream to Boise Patrons|work=Boise Weekly|accessdate=5 February 2016}}
* {{cite web|url=http://www.boiseweekly.com/boise/denali-delivers-10000-scoops-of-moose-tracks-ice-cream-to-boise-patrons/Content?oid=3535299|title=Denali Delivers 10,000 Scoops of Moose Tracks Ice Cream to Boise Patrons|work=Boise Weekly|accessdate=5 February 2016|archive-date=8 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150908223612/http://www.boiseweekly.com/boise/denali-delivers-10000-scoops-of-moose-tracks-ice-cream-to-boise-patrons/Content?oid=3535299|url-status=dead}}
* {{cite web|url=http://www.mlive.com/news/index.ssf/2011/10/kroger_recalls_extreme_moose_t.html|title=Kroger recalls Extreme Moose Tracks ice cream because the label fails to mention it contains nuts|work=MLive.com|accessdate=5 February 2016}}
* {{cite web|url=http://www.mlive.com/news/index.ssf/2011/10/kroger_recalls_extreme_moose_t.html|title=Kroger recalls Extreme Moose Tracks ice cream because the label fails to mention it contains nuts|work=MLive.com|date=18 October 2011 |accessdate=5 February 2016}}
* {{cite web|url=http://www.cbs46.com/story/14904583/salvation-army-offers-10000-free-scoops-of-ice-cream|title=Salvation Army Offers 10,000 Free Scoops of Ice Cream|date=14 June 2011|publisher=|accessdate=5 February 2016}}
* {{cite web|url=http://www.cbs46.com/story/14904583/salvation-army-offers-10000-free-scoops-of-ice-cream|title=Salvation Army Offers 10,000 Free Scoops of Ice Cream|date=14 June 2011|publisher=|accessdate=5 February 2016}}{{Dead link|date=March 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
* {{cite web|url=http://m.deseretnews.com/photo/865605794|title=We all scream for charity: Ice cream scoops benefit Salvation Army efforts|work=DeseretNews.com|accessdate=5 February 2016}}
* {{cite web|url=http://m.deseretnews.com/photo/865605794|title=We all scream for charity: Ice cream scoops benefit Salvation Army efforts|work=DeseretNews.com|accessdate=5 February 2016}}{{dead link|date=November 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}
* {{cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=-eUgAQAAMAAJ|title=Food Business News|publisher=Food Business News|accessdate=5 February 2016|quote=Nutty Moose Tracks features vanilla ice cream with a blend of chocolate peanuts and peanut butter cups with Moose Tracks ....}}
* {{cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=-eUgAQAAMAAJ|title=Food Business News|year=2007 |publisher=Food Business News|accessdate=5 February 2016|quote=Nutty Moose Tracks features vanilla ice cream with a blend of chocolate peanuts and peanut butter cups with Moose Tracks ....}}
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Latest revision as of 00:00, 8 November 2024

Moose Tracks is a branded flavor of ice cream owned and licensed by Denali Flavors Inc.[1][2] that is manufactured by different companies under various brands. The Original Moose Tracks product description is: "vanilla ice cream with peanut butter cups and famous Moose Tracks fudge".[3][4]

There are many iterations of Moose Tracks, including chocolate, mint, and brownie. Light varieties of the ice cream are produced, which have fewer calories compared to full-calorie versions.[3] Additionally, a frozen yogurt variety is produced.[5] The brand's mascot is the Moose Tracks moose.[1]

The first scoop of Moose Tracks was tasted in July 1988. The name “Moose Tracks” came from a mini golf course in Marquette, Michigan located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, which was right down the street from Jilbert's Dairy,[6] the first ice cream shop to carry Original Moose Tracks.[7]

Brands

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Many different brands license the Moose Tracks flavor including Strohs, Belmont (ALDI), Market Pantry (Target),[8] Private Selection (Kroger Co.),[9] Dean's,[10] Signature Select (Safeway/Albertsons),[11] Mayfield,[12] Kawartha Dairy Company,[13] and Publix.[14]

Variations

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In addition to the Original Moose Tracks flavor, there are over a dozen other varieties of Moose Tracks:[4][15]

  • Chocolate Moose Tracks
  • Caramel Brownie Moose Tracks
  • Mint Moose Tracks
  • Extreme! Maximum Fudge Moose Tracks
  • Brownie Moose Tracks
  • Peppermint Bark Moose Tracks
  • Black Raspberry Moose Tracks
  • Cherry Moose Tracks
  • Maximum Fudge Moose Tracks
  • Extreme! Moose Tracks
  • Original Moose Tracks No Sugar Added
  • Glacier Mint Moose Tracks
  • Chocolate Peanut Butter Moose Tracks

Denali Flavors also licenses several other flavors:[16]

  • Caramel Caribou
  • Salty Caramel Caribou
  • Bear Claw
  • Bear Foot Brownie
  • Kodiak Island Fudge
  • Otter Paws

Snack mix

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Denali Flavors and Georgia Nut Company in Skokie, Illinois collaborated to create a trail mix brand based upon the Moose Tracks flavor.[17] Moose Tracks Snack mix is available at Walgreens in the Nice! brand.[18]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Holden, Greg (2013). Starting an Online Business For Dummies. John Wiley & Sons. p. pt40. ISBN 9781118652015.
  2. ^ "U.S. News & World Report". 2007. p. pt76.
  3. ^ a b Lassiter, Lesley (29 June 2015). "Help Yourself to Free Moose Tracks Ice Cream and Help House Veterans". Nashville Scene. Archived from the original on 9 September 2015. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
  4. ^ a b "Moose Tracks Ice Cream". Denali Moose Tracks. Retrieved 21 September 2017.
  5. ^ "Kemps". www.kemps.com. Archived from the original on 2017-09-22. Retrieved 2017-09-21.
  6. ^ "Jibert's Dairy".
  7. ^ "Moose Tracks is 30!". Moose Tracks. 2018-07-25. Archived from the original on 2019-08-23. Retrieved 2019-08-23.
  8. ^ "Moose Tracks Ice Cream Market Pantry". Archived from the original on 2017-03-15.
  9. ^ "Private Selection Denali Moose Tracks Ice Cream". Archived from the original on 2017-09-22.
  10. ^ "Dean's Premium Moose Tracks Ice Cream". Dean Foods. Archived from the original on 11 November 2018. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
  11. ^ "Acquisition and Integration of Haggen into Albertsons".
  12. ^ "Mayfield Select Moose Tracks® Ice Cream". Archived from the original on 2012-06-22. Retrieved 2012-01-24.
  13. ^ "Moose Tracks". Kawartha Dairy. Retrieved 2019-11-25.
  14. ^ "Publix Premium Chocolate Moose Tracks Ice Cream". Publix. Archived from the original on 2012-02-05. Retrieved 2012-01-24.
  15. ^ "About Moose Tracks". Denali Moose Tracks. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
  16. ^ "Caramel Caribou and Other Classic Ice Creams". Denali Moose Tracks. Archived from the original on 2017-09-22. Retrieved 2017-09-21.
  17. ^ Dewey, Charlsie (15 May 2015). "Ice cream brand partners on snack line". Grand Rapids Business Journal. Archived from the original on 21 September 2018. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
  18. ^ Jamie (29 April 2016). "Friday Favorites Number 20". Pushups, Pasta, & Pinot Grigio. Archived from the original on 22 September 2017.

Further reading

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