Jeni's Ice Cream taps Raleigh coffee company for its new menu item

Why it matters: Jeni's ice cream shops are located across the country and provides a large platform for Slingshot, which was founded in 2011 and can be found in grocery stores like Whole Foods and Wegmans.

• "While Slingshot is nationwide at this point, Jeni's is a much bigger company," Bonchak said in an email. "And they are quite admired and respected among consumers and industry folks alike."

Flashback: Bonchak said she has wanted to work with Jeni's since she started the company, even sending samples of its coffee to Jeni's more than a decade ago.

• In 2018, Jeni's used Slingshot Coffee to make its cold brew with coconut cream flavor.

What they're saying: So far, Jeni's said demand has been strong for its affogato offering, with salty caramel being the most popular flavor for the dessert.