Irn-Bru ice cream unveiled in Glasgow

The makers of Scottish favourite Irn-Bru have unveiled a new ice-cream lolly made from the soft drink.

By The Newsroom Tuesday, 28th January 2014, 9:11 pm

Nadia Stefanowicz, 22, was the first customer to try Irn-Bru's new ice cream. Picture: Hemedia

A hundred ice creams were dished out to fans in Glasgow’s George Square as AG Barr launched the new product.

Head of marketing Adrian Troy said: “We worked hard to get it right and all of our taste testers have given it top marks.”

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Irn-Bru has been made to a secret recipe containing 32 flavours since 1901.

Carolyn Mooney, 26, gets a taste of Irn-Bru's new ice cream, launched today in Glasgow's George Square. Picture: Hemedia

The orange soft drink hit the headlines last week after reports it had been banned in Canada, which were later discounted by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

The ice-cream will be rolled out in Scottish shops from March.