420 – the numerical codename for marijuana – has long been a way for people to identify with cannabis. But it doubles as a reference to April 20th, which has become something of a smoker's holiday. And Ben and Jerry’s is banking on heightened snacking; its latest product launches on that day.

'Tomato Cherry' and 'Carrot Orange' don't sound like conventional ice cream flavours, but they're what Häagen-Dazs has planned for Japan as part of the 'Spoon Vege' series. Flavours are set to hit shelves in May 2014, though there's no word of a release outside of Japan.

Australians are the world's third biggest consumers of ice cream, eating 18 litres per year. Specialised retailer Gelato Messina has reported 60% year-on-year growth. Can stores like this “Aussie ice cream Mecca” beat the big franchises and redefine the nation’s food habits?

After releasing the world's strongest beer, punk Scottish brewer BrewDog reacted to criticism from regulators by releasing an even stronger beer, and packaging it in roadkill. This personality is exactly what keeps fans coming back for more.