Sales contributed to strong financial performance at parent company J&J Snack Foods Corp.

The cookie-themed product will become available for customer purchase later this year.

Growth in ice cream dollar sales is not only about higher shelf tags, it’s also about consumers splurging.

President and CEO Dan Fachner said the company is looking at a new product concept.

J&J Snack Foods entered into an agreement to acquire Dippin’ Dots for $222 million.