Halo Top® Urges You to Indulge Screen-Free with
The “Silent (à la) Mode” Spoon

The new tech-accessory-meets-utensil sets the golden standard for putting screens down and spoons up.

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LE MARS, Iowa (May 11, 2026) -- This summer, Halo Top invites ice cream lovers and digital enthusiasts alike to unplug and indulge like never before with its latest innovation that gives your sweet treat time a golden upgrade. Introducing: Halo Top’s Silent (à la) Mode Spoon, a limited-edition, tricked-out utensil designed to turn your phone on “Do Not Disturb” (DND) to enjoy sweet summer freedom notification-free. The Silent (à la) Mode Spoon helps you quietly savor spoonfuls of your favorite Halo Top flavors that offer mix-ins in every bite with half the calories of leading brands.

Blending technology with indulgence, the Silent (à la) Mode Spoon is a typical food-safe spoon that doubles as a tool that silences your phone and delivers the perfect bite-sized scoop for enjoying Halo Top ice cream, uninterrupted. The enhanced utensil features a discreet NFC (Near Field Communication) chip that simply and safely connects to your device. The chip is compatible with most smartphones, including iPhone and Android devices.

Using the Silent (à la) Mode Spoon just requires a one-time setup with a few quick steps to achieve notification-free delight. Following the short guide provided with each spoon, add the NFC chip, which is permanently embedded in an attachment on the top of the spoon, to your phone's shortcuts list. Then, tap the spoon to your smartphone, connect, and toggle on DND mode in device settings. Feel free to dig into your Halo Top pint and enjoy a seamless “phones down, spoons up” experience.

“We know summertime is when our fans seek moments of indulgence through simple pleasures,” said Tiffany Palermo, Senior Brand Manager, Halo Top. “A pint of Halo Top can offer that moment that satisfies your cravings, all for half the calories of the other guys and a good source of protein. The Silent (à la) Mode Spoon serves as an important reminder for us all to disconnect for a moment to indulge freely.”

Starting May 15 at 9 a.m. ET, consumers craving the sweet summer freedom to indulge on DND can purchase their very own Silent (à la) Mode Spoon on shop.ilovewells.com for $4.90 (an homage to the 490-calorie count, by the pint, in Halo Top with Mix-Ins flavors), while supplies last. This spoon is primed to pair with your favorite pint of Halo Top. Discover where to find the ice cream that’s half the calories of leading brands near you at www.halotop.com.

For even more time spent sans-screen, Halo Top will be popping up this summer for fans to experience golden hour as intended—carefree evenings without distraction. Consumers are invited to visit our Halo Top sampling truck along its tour, starting on the east coast, to sunset unwanted alerts to spend less time scrolling and more time indulging. Stay tuned for announcements on where you can join Halo Top for free Halo Top ice cream samples with indulgent mix-ins in every bite and half the calories of competitors.

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About Halo Top

Halo Top was founded in 2011 on delivering premium desserts people can feel good about eating. Named in Nielsen's 2018 Top 25 Breakthrough Innovation Awards for the U.S. market, Halo Top has disrupted the frozen category and influenced the growth of the industry, leading to an acquisition by Wells Enterprises in September 2019. Halo Top is available nationwide in the freezer aisle. For more information, please visit www.halotop.com or follow Halo Top® on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.

 

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