Blue Bell revives patriotic flavor to celebrate America’s 250th birthday

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Blue Bell is bringing back a patriotic favorite to celebrate the 250th birthday of America.

What we know:

Red, White & Blue Bell is three flavors of ice cream – strawberry, vanilla and blueberry – in a half-gallon size carton that features the American flag.

Blue Bell's Red, White & Blue Bell flavor is returning for the summer of 2026 to celebrate America's 250th birthday. (Blue Bell Creameries / FOX Local)

What they're saying:

"It was a unanimous decision to have Red, White & Blue Bell return this year," said Carl Breed, the company’s vice president of sales and marketing. "That patriotic carton and colorful ice cream are prefect to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary."

The backstory:

Blue Bell was founded in Brenham, Texas, in 1907. It also has facilities in Oklahoma and Alabama.

The Source: Information in this story came from Blue Bell Creameries.

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