Texans Not Happy As Beloved Blue Bell Ice Cream Suffers From HUGE Inflation
Found in an Aldi store freezer just outside of Houston, a half gallon of Blue Bell now costs a whopping $8.32. Even just one year ago, in 2022, you could find this ice cream priced at anywhere from around $4-$7, which was already not too cheap when compared to other brands. Although Blue Bell is a fairly high quality ice cream and has a lot of unique flavours, so this is to be expected.
Not exclusvie to just Texas, Blue Bell is actually sold in 22 different states, but locals are obviously more fond of it due to where it is produced. However, not everyone is sold on the quality, with some Texas residents claiming that HEB branded “Creamy Creations” ice cream is both superior in taste, as well as being less expensive. Those on a very tight budget can always find a bargain with Aldi branded ice cream as well.
With that being said, even Creamy Creations has been cursed by the virus of inflation too, now costing $7.26 per half gallon. Currently, the inflation rate sits officially at just over 4% per year, however, the dairy industry has been hit harder than average, which has caused prices of ice cream to soar.
If we go back further in time, some 20 years ago, it was possible to pick up 2 half gallons of Blue Bell for $5 if there happened to be a sale on. The chances of this happening now are about as slim as finding a needle in a haystack.
For those not familiar with the brand, Blue Bell Creameries presents a huge variety of timeless ice cream flavors, including their signature Homemade Vanilla, Natural Vanilla Bean, Dutch Chocolate, Milk Chocolate, Strawberry, Ultimate Neapolitan, Great Divide, Strawberries and Coffee. Among these delectable choices, it’s worth noting that the most popular flavor is Homemade Vanilla with its distinctive hand-cranked essence and texture.
I stopped buying Blue Bell it’s too expensive
I stopped buying it when I discovered it has high fructose corn syrup in it several years ago!
Miss. Texas sheet Cake. Now I have to do without my Blue Bell unless I find a sale. Still expensive on sale. I just eat less
We love their ice cream but being on social security, we just can’t afford it anymore. Our favorites were Homemade Vanilla, Butter pecan, & Pistachio Nut.
It’s the way of the world. If you love Blue Bell as much as my husband and I do we will continue to buy the best ice cream around and enjoy it as much as ever.
At least it’s still a .5 gallon. Other companies kept their price and changed their packaging to 1.50 qts… an entire pint less each container…
I still buy it but when it’s on sale. I stock up. I won’t quit buying Blue Bell.
Texan all the way.
I’m loving Blue Bell Peach currently, but I purchased a mere pint due to the price.
Really wish it was cheaper.
I was just at the store and Blue Bell ice cream is now $9.49.
Buying it by the pint is more expensive. Just go ahead and buy the half gallon for a few dollars more than the pint.
Blue Bell is okay, but Kroger private Selection Chocolate Ganache is for serious chocolate lovers!
I love ❤️ Blue Bell Cherry Vanilla and will continue to buy it no matter the price!
Gotta have it !
Sorry just had to comment
I love this comment! My husband is the same way, he doesn’t get any other flavor. He got our son into also, probably 2 years ago. Now he wishes he never had, he’s now forced to share his Cherry Vanilla. ☠️☠️
Pints are still $5
Blue Bell keeps coming out with new flavors. I tried the Doctor Pepper ad the Java. Not impressed with either.Now we have a version of Cookie Dough.If I wanted to eat cookie dough I would but the Pillsbury ready to bake cookies. Quality has gone down hill.HEB is much more creamy. Two many different flavors.
I love Blue Bell. My all-time seasonal favorite was Chocolate Moolinnium Crunch. I am not able to purchase it without a sale.
I wish they would bring back Nutty Chocolate. It was the best B.B. with all the nuts. If I could find it , there is no price too high. Come on Blue Bell bring back Nutty Chocolate
I love Blue Bell but only buy it when on sale. I don’t buy any other brand.
Yeah, buying Blue Bell Homemade Vanilla less often but enjoying it more.
Blue Bell rang the bell for me. I can’t afford my half gallon a week habit at my house. SOrry. Switching to Kroger brand, or whatever comes on sale, from now on.
When y’all start back making the pineapple sherber, then maybe I will pay that. The ingredients are the same, so why increase the price. Your customers will buy even more if the price is lowered and stay at that price. When I buy it ,I buy in large quantities, but nit at these prices. Give your customers a break
Bluebell Homemade Vanilla is our favorite! I’ve only purchased it twice this past year because we cannot afford to pay today’s inflated price. We love it and miss it. We pray for Trump to get back into office so we can afford gasoline, groceries, and Bluebell.
I am with you there.
We need Trump back in office, so he can fix things back to normal. Also ti finish that wall.
Blue Bell is and always is Number 1.
I’ve grown up with it since my first Birthday cause we always had cake and ice cream to celebrate our special day. So with this Please Blue Bell can you bring down the prices, it’s Summertime and we gotta have it. Love Love My Blue Bell. It’s also great in the winter time. We just can’t live without it
My favorite Bluebell ice cream is Black Walnut. Can’t beat it
It’s Bluebell, not even Biden can make it too expensive.
Exactly, just now having to pay close to what it is worth.
I stop buying it. It got too expensive and they did away with the banana split flavor.
Wish they would bring back the chocolate sheet cake………was absolutely the best if you are a chocaholic !!!!!! Homemade vanilla as the primary backup with Hersey’s Chocolate’s Syrup